City: Eastern Cape
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10 Sights & Landmarks in Eastern Cape That You Shouldn't Miss
The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers, the central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people.
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1. The Shipwreck Coast
2. Cathedral of St Michael and St George
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
This stately cathedral’s prominent tower dominates High Street.
Reviewed By Wendles542 - Cape Town, South Africa
Went to listen to a choral recital by the Kwantu choir during the Grahamstown festival. Gorgeous stained glass windows and tapestries adorn the church. Lovely sculpture of Reverend Trevor Huddleston, with accompanying info about him and his work against racial prejudice.
3. Storms River Suspension Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,022 reviews
This picturesque suspension bridge is on one of the shorter hikes of this river gorge.
Reviewed By west0909 - Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States
There is an entrance fee to the park, but IMHO it's worth every penny--the park is just another one of the amazing landscapes South Africa has to offer, but is so unlike the rest. The walk to the Storms River Suspension Bridge is lovely, the type of walk you want to have your camera at the ready throughout b/c every turn is more beautiful than the next. The walk to the bridge was 20-30 minutes each way, leisurely, and was quite accessible (it wouldn't be doable with wheels, there are too many stairs, but it is a board-path that makes for pretty easy walking. There are several suspension bridges (the one in all the pictures at the mouth of the river, then a few others right nearby). We only had time to walk tot he bridge and back, but you can continue onto other paths to make the journey as long as you'd like. If the weather is cooperating, the views alone are worth the walk, but the walk itself is a great experience, too.
4. St Patrick's Catholic Church
5. Seal Point
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
World renowned surfing spot!
Reviewed By westcoastcat - Vancouver, Canada
Starting at the white lighthouse one can walk along this wide open beautiful beach for miles. Many surfers can be seen among the waves and it’s fun to watch them surf. This is a popular spot for dog walking too. For refreshments afterwards try Tradewinds which is just up the road.
6. St John's Anglican Church
7. Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
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4.5 based on 175 reviews
SANCCOB is Port Elizabeth's marine bird rehabilitation and education centre situated in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. The centre's purpose isn't just to rescue and rehabilitate, but to also inform and educate the public through their different programs.Tour our marine rehab and education centre and experience nature through sight, sound and touch.Visitors can experience the hospital and see the volunteers in action helping to save our environment, in particular the endangered African Penguin.
Reviewed By Charlane-GW
A place full of passionate and friendly volunteers educating people on a daily basis about how our actions affect the penguins and wildlife.
8. Schreiner House Museum
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By johntN1523HN
We had a wonderful visit to this lovely small house and it very informative exhibits with our very knowledgeable and friendly host/curator
9. Clumber Church
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
A Church built in the 1860 's by the British Settlers of 1820. The third to stand atop a small hill called Mount Mercy where the Nottingham Settlers out spanned after the arduous journey from England. 1820 Settler graves abound . Church has yellowwood floors and pews . Of great historical significance. Services are stii held here despite depopulation of the rural farmland. Of great scenic beauty in its location.
10. Holmeleigh Farmyard
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Duranja - Oslo, Norway
Brought a whole bunch of children to Holmeleigh Farmyard as a day out. Great service from the booking stage to the morning at Holmeleigh. The children loved it and us adults enjoyed it as well. Saw a lot of different farm animals and the kids got to feed most of them. They also enjoyed a tractor ride and they have a wonderful playground where the children spent a lot of time after lunch. We could hardly get them to leave when our transport arrived. We had ordered a hotdog, chips and juice lunch for the children and coffee/tea and cake for the adults. Do you know - coffee and cake meant we could choose from a lot of different cakes and toasties?! For not very mucc!!! Incredible! The little shop was also very nice and I ended up buying a couple of things of course. A wonderful time was had by all and will be remembered. I will certainly keep Holmeleligh Farmyard on my list of outings for the future as well. :-)
