Located on the southeastern coast of South Africa the Eastern Cape enjoys a diverse and spectacular landscape.

The coastline is rugged, unspoiled and lapped by the mild Indian Ocean, the interior ranges from the semi-arid Karoo to the lush forests of the wild coast and the temperate rainforest in the Tsitsikamma region.

The province is bordered by the popular Garden Route and is perhaps best known for Addo Elephant Park and the neighbouring malaria-free game reserves. Addo Elephant Park is one of the great success stories of conservation in South Africa, created in 1931 as a sanctuary for the last 11 elephants that had survived the hunters, extermination efforts of citrus farmers and poachers, today there are more than 450 Elephants living in Addo. The intention is to ultimately expand the park to reach the coast and protect 400,000 hectares.

Following the success of Addo, the area has benefitted from a movement to return wildlife to the area, the conversion of farmland to the bush has been made viable due to the wildlife tourism the area now enjoys. There are now a number of private game reserves located in the region which offer excellent safari experiences, conveniently located as an extension of a holiday to the Garden Route, and are particularly popular with families as the area is Malaria free.

Beyond the Game reserves Port Elizabeth, located on Algoa Bay with its safe beaches, offering a range of water sports, is an ideal family resort. Known as the 'Friendly City' Port Elizabeth records more sunshine hours than any other coastal city in South Africa and the city offers a wide range of attractions from museums and galleries to the Oceanarium featuring dolphin shows.

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Shamwari's Bayethe Lodge is a tented paradise with twelve luxurious and seductive tented suites shrouded by rich vegetat...

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A family friendly safari lodge on the world renowned Shamwari Game Reserve. Family safari's are available to those with ...

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Set in 30,000 hectares of private wilderness, Kwandwe is one of the largest private Big Five game viewing areas in South...

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Pumba Private Game Reserve
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Home to 2 separate lodges, Water Lodge and Msenge Bush Lodge, Pumba Private Game Reserve is situated in the malaria-free...

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Shamwari Eagles Crag
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Nine luxurious glass and stone suites with private plunge pools set at the foot of imposing mountain cliffs. Eagles Crag...

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One&Only Cape Town and Eastern Cape Luxury Safari Itinerary

Cape Town's only city centre resort style hotel, One&Only Cape Town boasts the largest resort pool in the city, hotel ro...

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Cape Town, Plettenberg and Shamwari Luxury Safari Family Escape

Arrive at one of Cape Town's most iconic hotels, the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, locally known as 'The Nellie'. This ...

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South Africa travel information

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  • Time zone: +2 GMT
  • Flight time: 11-12 hours
  • Recommended airlines: Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways
  • Currency: South African Rand
  • Tipping guideline: 10-15%
  • Health considerations: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas of South Africa, including the Kruger National Park. However, transmission occurs typically between the months of September and May only. In June, July and August, the risk is considered to be very low. There is a low to very low risk of malaria in the rest of South Africa throughout the year.There is no risk of yellow fever in South Africa, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
  • Population: 6.10202e+007
  • National languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Xhosa
  • Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, M, N, 230V
  • Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
  • UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for South Africa if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days

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