Top 5 places to visit in Eastern Cape

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Eastern Cape is magnificent, a hidden gem everyone should explore at least once in their life. 

On a recent tour of the province, organised by the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, we got to explore some of the most stunning sceneries and places. 

Here are 5 places to visit in Eastern Cape. 

Who should visit: This makes for a great family getaway.
What it is known for: Windswept cliffs, deserted white-beaches, forests and waves.  
What to see: The area also boasts two nature reserves, Hluleka and Mkhambati, which offers affordable accommodation, game viewing, bird watching, whale viewing and fishing activities.

Sunshine Coast 

Who should visit: Adventure seekers.
What it is known for: It is a great place to explore and perfect for outdoor lovers. 
What to see: One should explore the Jikeleza Route, often labelled the tame area of the Wild Coast. It is made up of a cluster of more than 50 tourism attractions and offers over 28 unique accommodation establishments ranging from five star luxury boutique hotels to backpackers. 
Only 30 km away from East London’s airport, this mild-to-wild bush-to-beach route is perfect for the adrenaline junkie or for those wanting to escape from the beaten.














PORT ST JOHNS

The epitome of the Wild Coast, Port St Johns is a backpackers’ destination at the other end of the R61 from Mtata on one of the most incredible drives on the Wild Coast when it comes to scenery. Rural Eastern Cape is littered with rondavels, forest and grassland, lush hills and the sea.
Town is divided into three parts – First Beach (where, surprisingly, you can’t swim), Second Beach, 5 km west of town (where you can), and Pondoland Bridge (popular amongst fishing fundis). But it’s the river mouth that wins the scenery award.

HOGSBACK

A case of former off-the-beaten-track town made good, Hogsback lies up a fairly taxing pass (although you won’t need a 4×4) in the Amatola Mountains, 145 km from East London. The village gives new meaning to ‘away with the faeries’, and is best described as a little piece of England, not least because of its mists, exotic trees and snowfalls.
This is prime hiking country, with an incredible collection of short and long trails (look out for the hogs painted on trees). Hogsback is also the end point of the daunting 106 km, six-day Amatola Hiking Trail Once here, you might not leave.














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