Posts Tagged Eastern Cape Province

South Africa Tourism – South African Game Reserves

South Africa contains a copious amount of Game and Wildlife reserves both National and Private, which can be found in every province of this amazingly beautiful country. They have an abundance of animal and bird life as well as coastal regions with marine life reserves where dolphins, whales and other sea life can be seen. [...]

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Travel South Africa – South African Tourism – Port St Johns

Port St Johns is situated on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This authentic example of an African village is set on the Umzimvubu River (Xhosa for Hippo) and indisputably the jewel of the Wild Coast.

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Tour South Africa – South African Game Reserves – Addo Elephant National Park

The Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is situated only an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth .It is a malaria free area and one of the country’s top 20 national Parks.

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Places in South Africa – South African Cities and Towns – King Williams Town

King Williams Town is situated along the Banks of the Buffalo River at the foot of the Amathole Mountains in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Named after Britain’s King William IV, it was founded in 1826 and is part of the modern day municipality of Buffalo City.

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South African Vacation – South Africa Cape Guide – East London

In the Eastern Cape Province, on the South East coast of South Africa lies the city of East London. In the early 1800’s there were many battles between the settlers and the Xhosa population and East London was used as a supply base for the military headquarters in the area. Buffalo River on the mouth [...]

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South African Vacation – South Africa Cape Guide – The Frontier Route

The Frontier Route in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is possibly an area that has the richest and varied history in the country.  There are lovely little towns with varied attractions and accommodation etc. all within easy reach of Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth and East London while touring South Africa.

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South African Vacation – Touring South Africa – Grahamstown

In the heart of South Africa’s Frontier Country tourist route of the Eastern Cape Province, lies the historic town of Grahamstown.  At the mention of Grahamstown, for most South Africans two things spring to mind,  the first being Rhodes University and the second is the National Arts Festival.

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South Africa Travel – South African Vacation – Jeffreys Bay

One of the most appealing holiday resorts in South Africa is Jeffreys Bay located in The Eastern Cape Province not far West of Port Elizabeth. Situated on the coast with the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, it is an excellent vacation spot.

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Tour South Africa – South African Travel – Tsitsikamma Forest National Park

Tsitsikamma Forest National Park is found in the top section of the Eastern Cape Province Garden route in South Africa. This national park boundary also extends for around 5 km out to sea defending the magnificence of the myriad wonderland of  marine life found in this stretch of coast enabling the viewing of the lovely [...]

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South African Culture – Tribes of South Africa – Xhosa Nation

The Xhosa tribe of South Africa. Xhosa tribe culture and language. Some of the more well-known South African Xhosa’s.

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