The Eastern Cape
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1. Born Free Centres
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugePart of the reserve has been set aside as the Born Free Centres (there's one in the northern part and one in the southern part of the reserve...Read More
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2. Addo Elephant Back Safaris
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeThis company lets you get up close and personal with a small group of trained African elephants. You get to do a short elephant ride and then...Read More
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3. Addo Elephant National Park
Park (National/State/Provincial)Smack in the middle of a citrus-growing and horse-breeding area, Addo Elephant National Park is home to a staggering 700 elephants not to mention...Read More
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4. Art Route 67
Public Art (Mural/Sculpture/Statue)Consisting of 67 public artworks by the Eastern Cape's local artists, the route symbolizes the 67 years that the late Nelson Mandela dedicated...Read More
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5. Born Free Centres
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugePart of the reserve has been set aside as the Born Free Centres (there's one in the northern part and one in the southern part of the reserve...Read More
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6. Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThis is Grahamstown's most prominent landmark, as much by virtue of its steeple—the highest in South Africa at 176 feet—as the strict geometry...Read More
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7. Drostdy Arch
Building/Architectural SiteWhen Grahamstown was a garrison town, the Drostdy Arch, erected in 1841, was the original entrance to the military parade ground. Now it is...Read More
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8. East London Museum
Museum/GalleryThere's definitely something fishy going on at the East London Museum. In addition to a whole section on the discovery of the coelacanth, the...Read More
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9. Gonubie Beach
Gonubie | Beach–SightGonubie Beach is at the mouth of the Gonubie River, about half an hour north east of the city. The riverbank is covered in dense forest, with...Read More
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10. Hobie Beach
Beach–SightThe pier marks the beginning of Hobie Beach, where sailing catamarans and Jet Skis launch, and where a number of annual events and festivals...Read More
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11. Hole-in-the-Wall
Geological SiteWhat makes Coffee Bay stand out from all the other lovely destinations, though, is its proximity—only 9 km (5½ mi)—to the spectacular Hole-in...Read More
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12. Humewood Beach
Beach–SightHumewood Beach runs from King's Beach to Shark Rock Pier. This beach has fine white sand and is a great place for families, with shaded areas...Read More
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13. International Library of African Music
Library/ArchiveA teaching and research center for indigenous music, the library has a collection of more than 200 traditional African musical instruments,...Read More
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14. King's Beach
Beach–SightWithin the bay and starting closest to the city center and harbor (which is best avoided), the first beach you come to is King's Beach, so named...Read More
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15. Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Park (National/State/Provincial)Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is tucked away in the Eastern Cape, near the quaint, historic cathedral city of Grahamstown. Little more than a...Read More
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16. McArthur Baths
Humewood | Beach–SightThe section of beach near McArthur Baths is great for swimming and very popular. If you'd rather swim in flat water, head for the bath complex...Read More
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17. Nahoon Beach
Nahoon | Beach–SightNahoon Beach, at the mouth of the Nahoon River, is about a 10-minute drive from the city. There's some fantastic surf—but only for people who...Read More
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18. National Arts Festival
Festival–SightThe 10-day National Arts Festival, which takes place in late June and/or early July and is purported to be second in size only to the Edinburgh...Read More
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19. National English Literary Museum
Museum/GalleryThe National English Literary Museum houses a comprehensive collection of books, articles, and press clippings on South African writers in the...Read More
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20. Nelson Mandela Museum
Museum/GalleryThe Nelson Mandela Museum stands as evidence of the love and respect that this awesome statesman inspired in people all over the world, from...Read More
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