Explore this magnificent province, home to some of the world’s most beautiful – and deserted – beaches, the breathtaking Tsitsikamma Mountains, the matchless beauty of the Wild Coast, the seaside resorts of Port Elizabeth and East London and numerous charming little towns like Grahamstown and historic Graaff Reinet, close to the otherworldly Valley of Desolation. There’s also famous Addo Elephant Park that offers excellent safari options plus numerous outdoor activities including guided walks, horse riding, hiking and 4x4 trails. Or, enjoy a bucket list experience, the Marine Eco-tour, with a possible glimpse of a great white shark and southern right whale.     

Things to do on holiday in the Eastern Cape 

• Visit the Friendly City, Port Elizabeth.  
• Enjoy legendary surfing in beautiful Jeffrey’s Bay.  
• Go on safari in the Addo Elephant National Park.  
• Discover the Wild Coast’s untamed natural beauty.  
• Take a walk along the Storms River Suspension Bridge.  
• Enjoy a four-wheel-drive adventure in the rugged UNESCO-listed Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area.  
• Visit Grahamstown in winter to enjoy the Grahamstown Arts Festival.  
• Explore the quirky museum, Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda, once the home of artist Helen Martins.  
• Go bungee jumping off Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest jump at 216m.  
• See a variety of wildlife in Camdeboo National Park, including Cape Mountain Zebra.  
• Explore the Olive Schreiner House Museum in Cradock, where the author wrote the famous book, “Story of an African Farm.”  
• Visit the 36m-high Big Tree, the 800-year-old yellowwood near Storms River in the Tsitsikamma National Park.  

Unbelievably scenic and almost entirely untouched, the Eastern Cape is a playground for families, honeymooners, and groups of friends. Experience it all on an Eastern Cape holiday package to take in this magical part of the world, where you can laze on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, enjoy exciting activities and visit some of South Africa’s hidden gems.