The beauty and abundance that the Eastern Cape offers

The Eastern Cape is the ideal destination no matter what it is your are in the mood for; from informal beach holidays to wildlife encounters or the hustle and bustle of city life the Eastern Cape has it all. This province is diverse in the scenery it offers from the beautiful beaches to the lush evergreen Tsitsikamma forests, slopes of the Drakensburg and the arid Great Karoo; the Eastern Cape has the perfect environment to suit you and your preferences.Situated along the coast of South Africa the Eastern Cape stretches along approximately 800 kilometers of the south-eastern shores of South Africa.

The shoreline of the Eastern Cape extends from Umtamvuna River in the Kwa Zulu Natal to the Storms River mouth on the scenic garden route in the west. It covers a vast stretch of land to the interior bordering on Lesotho in the North. The Ciskei and the Transkei, previously independent during the apartheid era are now part of this province as well. The Eastern Cape is a province that experiences a varied climate but can also be described as a year-round holiday climate. The northern regions are much cooler than the coastal regions and Port Elizabeth experiences an average of 7 hours of sunshine a day.

The Eastern Cape has a well-developed infrastructure with two harbors and three airports which offers direct flights to all the major centers in the province. There is also an excellent road and railway network that facilitates the travel around the province. The bigger centers such as East London and Port Elizabeth are big enough as to cater for all the needs you might have regarding shops and such like but are still small enough to let you feel welcomed.

Game viewing opportunities in the Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape is home to one of the most concentrated elephant reserves in Africa, with a herd of over 450 elephants, the Addo Elephant national Park which allows for close quarter viewing. This park is home to numerous elephants as well as Cape buffalo, black rhino and various antelope species. The Shamwari Game Reserve is a private game reserve that is also located in the Eastern Cape and has received many international awards including World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for five years. At Shamwari Game Reserve is a mere 45 minute drive from Port Elizabeth and boasts five ecosystems therefore being able to sustain many different plant life, animals and bird life. At Shamwari you will be able to see the legendary big five in their natural habitat. There is also the Mountain Zebra Park and with all the different game viewing destinations the Eastern Cape offers game viewing that is unequaled.

Whale watching in the Eastern Cape is a popular activity along the coastal regions; Southern right whales as well as their calves are regularly spotted usually between May and November. Closer to the shore common and bottle nose dolphins can be seen.

Beaches of the Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape as said above stretches along 800 kilometers of pristine coastline and some of the world's best beaches. Port Elizabeth alone has 40 kilometers of magnificent beaches with a combination of warm water calm sea and fair breezes. This is one of the best sailing venues in the world.

All in all the Eastern Cape is a well rounded province that can offer you everything you might need from a sea break to a wildlife getaway. The Eastern Cape is a desirable destination for either your holiday destination or your future home.

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