Posted on November 19th, 2009 by Steve
What can be said about Port Elizabeth? Is it the windy city, or the friendly city. Every local will say that it’s both, and they’d be right. Even with the wind whipping your hair into 70’s disco style this is a city that has something from everybody.
And this includes accommodation. If you want a beachfront bungalow, or a five star hotel experience then Port Elizabeth has it all.
Staying in Port Elizabeth means that you’re only minutes from the sea, not matter where you stay.
Make sure to pack the kids arm bands and make sure to pack a rod. Visit the local tackle shop and you’ll find that P.E. as its known locally lives up to its name as the friendly city.
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Posted on November 19th, 2009 by Steve
I spent my formative years in the Eastern Cape. My years at Rhodes University were amongst the most lively in my life.
Grahamstown is one of the most interesting towns in the region. Called the city of a hundred churches it can provide the visitor with new sights around every corner. Aside from the university and the numerous churches the site of the annual South African Arts Festival has a lot to offer for the visitor who wishes to leave the city limits.
After you tire of the botanical gardens (and believe me they’re worth a visit, if only for the Cycads) you can visit the Addo Elephant Park and if you have even a passing interest in nature you can really enjoy yourself.
Eastern Cape tours can really be fun. Just try and tell your tour guide to take you off the beaten track. For myself the Pig and Whistle in Bathurst is worth a visit, it claims to be the oldest pub in South Africa and the locals can give you some local colour that will really be the highlight of your time in the Eastern Cape.
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Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Bronwyn
If you’re looking for a truly Eastern Cape experience, there are a number of heritage sights and museums to visit. With the local unspoilt beaches situated along the Indian Ocean coastline, every sunrise and sunset is sure to leave you breathless.
However, no Eastern Cape experience would be complete without a visit to the Wild Coast region for a glimpse of the rich green forestlands of the Tsitsikama. Here the coastline takes a more rugged shape boasting sharp rocky cliffs for as far as the eye can see. Together all this makes the Eastern Cape ideal for outdoor adventurers and nature lovers alike.
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Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Bronwyn
There is a wide variety of Eastern Cape tourist attractions to suit everyones individual tastes. From a number of outdoor and indoor activities to choose from, as well as the local nightlife, you are sure to enjoy a truly home-grown African experience.
Some of the most popular Eastern Cape tourist attractions include the local beaches, scattered with paddling pools and immense sand dunes. The East London aquarium is also a popular stopover for tourists and families alike as well as the Queens Park Zoo, Botanical Gardens and East London Museum which boasts some of the finest natural science collections in the country.
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Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Bronwyn
Situated in the Eastern Cape, Buffalo City is certainly worth a visit. Known for it’s young, vibrant inhabitants, Buffalo City consists of four smaller cities, they are East London, King Williams Town, Bhisho and Mdantsane. Located in between the Nahoon River and Buffalo River the region also holds the only river port in the country.
In the Eastern Cape, Buffalo City as a whole offers a variety of tourist attractions for all to enjoy. East London is known as the metropolitan part of the city and has plenty of day and night time entertainment activities to choose from.
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