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Eastern Cape
Overview
Where else can you surf the world’s biggest waves, ski down the only snow slopes in Africa, go on a `big seven’ safari, visit the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and bungee the highest bridge in the southern hemisphere? The Eastern Cape, of course!
The second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, the diverse Eastern Cape landscape ranges from the dry desolate Great Karoo to the steamy forests of the Wild Coast and the Keiskamma Valley. The shoreline of this province extends from the Umtamvuna River in KwaZulu-Natal, to the Storms River mouth on the scenic Garden Route.
Despite it’s colonial past, the Eastern Cape remains the homeland of the Xhosa speaking nation.
Climate
The Eastern Cape climate varies considerably but has a year-round holiday climate. The Eastern coastal regions enjoy hot summers and moderate winters and the urban capital Port Elizabeth experiences a daily average of 7 hours sunshine. The Northern regions are much cooler. Certain areas receive rain throughout the year, albeit erratic.
The Eastern Cape offers 800km of untouched and pristine coastline along with some of the world’s best beaches. Port Elizabeth, alone, has 40km of magnificent beaches and, with its perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes, it is one of the best sailing venues in the world, and a magnet for all beach and water sports enthusiasts.
Birthplace of Nelson Mandela
The Nelson Mandela Museum was officially opened on the 11 February 2000, to coincide with the tenth anniversary of Mandela’s release from prison. The birthplace/museum is situated at Qunu, along the N2 highway, south of Umtata.
Back to Nature
Whether you are visiting private exclusive game reserves, the Addo Elephant Park, the Mountain Zebra National Park or the Tsitsikamma National Park, the Eastern Cape offers unequalled game viewing.
Valley of Desolation
The product of volcanic and erosive forces of nature over 100 million years, the Valley of Desolation is one of the most spectacular sites in the country. A steep and narrow road leads into the mountains that surround the valley.
Golf in Eastern Cape
There are over 50 golf courses in this province with some truly great international standard layouts. Some of these are:
- East London Golf Club host of the Africa Open
- Fish River Sun Hotel and Country Club
- Humewood Golf Club
- St Francis Links
- St Francis Bay Golf Club
Links:
- Visit the Eastern Cape Tourism Website on: www.ectourism.co.za
- For adventure activities visit the Storms River Adventures website at: www.stormsriver.com
- For information on the gaming areas and national parks in the Eastern Cape visit: www.sanparks.org
- For news and views about the Wild Coast region, go to: www.wildcoast.org.za
- For information on the two main city centres – Port Elizabeth and East London, visit the following sites: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism in Port Elizabeth – www.ibhayi.com or www.eastlondontourism.co.za