City: Eastern Cape
Top Things to do in Eastern Cape
10 Things to do Adventurous 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.
Restaurants in Eastern Cape
1. Raggy Charters
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5.0 based on 736 reviews
Raggy Charters has won more national marine tourism awards for the best marine visitor experience than any other operator in South Africa. We have the latest and most spacious catamaran operating along the coast. We are the oldest privately funded marine conservation project in Africa.
2. Face Adrenalin
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5.0 based on 1,418 reviews
THE BLOUKRANS BUNGY EXPERIENCE The bungy jump takes place from the top of the arch of Africa’s biggest bridge. To get out to the jump point we send you out on a zipline from the bank to the arch. From there, it’s time for your bungy jump - the worlds best bungy! Bloukrans Bungy is the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump from a bridge, in the world.Bloukrans utilizes pendulum bungy technology ensuring you the smoothest, most comfortable bungy jump possible.
3. Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve
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5.0 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By TheWarrens123 - County Durham, United Kingdom
Took the afternoon and evening option worked really well for us Carl our guide picked us up from Port Elizabeth promptly, we saw so much on our visit due to Carls knowledge, experience and great timing him having all the expertise neded to allow our short tour to be full, informative and funny, great dinner after the afternoon drive, camp fire drinks and food a treat, thanks so much for making our brief visit so great.
4. Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park
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5.0 based on 458 reviews
Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park is an Outdoor Adventure Park that has fun activities in Addo for the whole family.
5. Shamwari Private Game Reserve
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5.0 based on 434 reviews
Please visit the official Shamwari Game Reserve Lodges page on TripAdvisor for more info, images, video & slideshow. Search "Shamwari Game Reserve lodges".Shamwari is the best private game reserve situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape,South Africa.This privately owned 25 000 hectares of prime natural terrain has received numerous international awards.Shamwari is an exploration of nature with close encounters of free roaming wildlife and the coveted big five with a choice of unique luxury lodges, an exclusive private villa and the adventurous Explorer Camp.Luxury accommodation is offered in 7 different game lodges at Shamwari Game Reserve, all of which are 5 Star graded. Choose a game lodge that perfectly compliments your ideal African experience
Reviewed By laurdan - London, United Kingdom
Hey guys you stole a part of my heart that will stay with you forever! From the moment we drove onto Shamwari land I was in heaven I couldn't believe after all the years waiting that I was going on Safari and would enter what to me is sacred land "Born Free Foundation" We stayed at Bayethe lodge and loved every minute of it, the sounds in the morning were amazing of the animals waking up and we would stand on our terrace to breathe in the bush and just look out at the reserve and say hello to the little monkeys that would stop by on the off chance of something to eat. The food is amazing from breakfast to dinner and nothing is too much trouble, the staff really looked after us and treated us like royalty. They always greeted us with a smile. Our spa treatments were relaxing and listening to the animals outside at the same time was just perfect. Our ranger was JB who was so much fun and made the four day trip so enjoyable sharing his experiences and knowledge with us, we adopted him as our South African son and we were so sad to leave him when our time came to go. He really enjoys his work and I can honestly say he loves driving that jeep! He made sure we saw so much on Safari, all of the big 5 and more. We had cocktails in the bush one afternoon and then a picnic another day and the most fabulous coffee and hot chocolate one cold morning. Many thanks for all of the little special surprises JB x On our last day we went to the Born Free Foundation within Shamwari, which is a bitter sweet experience.....but not to be missed. I loved everything about my trip to Shamwari and it will stay in my heart forever. I often think of them all there and hope one day I can return xx
6. Beachcomber Horse Trails
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Helma_Smit - Cape Town Central, South Africa
What an unforgettable bucket-lust adventure. Sure-footed, enthusiastic horses who cantered, swam , climbed steep hills and were consistently steady during the beach rides, river trails and game viewing. Even though I am still a novice when it comes to horse riding, Jono paired me with first Hazel and later Abby - and both of them were a perfect fit. I never felt unsafe through out this amazing adventure and both of them carried me with the utmost care. We experienced breathtaking views, enjoyed and enjoyed exceptional home-made food. I loved the tented camp, the farm dogs, wildlife and the interaction with Jono and his team (Edain our trail guide, Catherine the wonderful cook and Thulane who helped with the horses, the swims and trekking us around). Jono also went out of his way to add to our adventure and we enjoyed late afternoon sunsets on the beach and end off with an excillerating boat ride on the Kariega river. I met the most wonderful and exceptional group of people that made this adventure unforgettable. I would most defintely recommend Beachcomber Horse Trails to anyone who loves to experience the outdoors on horseback.
7. Hogsback Adventures
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
The one and only way to experience Hogsback - Bicycle Rental, Abseiling and Archery. Mountain Biking: Our scenic bike route takes you past numerous waterfalls to hidden viewpoints off the beaten track. Take in the breathtaking scenery and enjoy a refreshing swim in the rock pools. Picnic at Robinson Dam and meander through pine plantations along the old jeep tracks. Abseiling: Abseil down a 35m waterfall into the indigenous forests below - an exhilarating alternative to reaching the bottom of the famous Madonna & Child Waterfall. Archery: Looking for something safe, easy and fun for the whole family, then try your hand at the age old tradition of Archery.
Reviewed By Chukimajola01
We had the best time ever for my son's 14th birthday. Many thanks for yo kindness and adventure. We coming back for sure
8. Otter Trail
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By belindas731 - Durban, South Africa
Amazing, challenging, adventurous, beautiful! Don’t think you can just get up off the couch and hike the Otter trail - it requires cardio fitness and strong legs and arms to carry the backpack and you up those steep ascents! However, don’t not try if you haven’t had time to train - just take lots of Deep Heat/ Arnica ice and anti-inflamm tabs because you will feel muscles you never thought you had! It’s absolutely worth the effort and worse comes to worse, you take one of the escape routes... you tried! You’ll also need a head for heights as there are a couple of rock climbs that take you up high... all the better to see dear. This was our first Otter Hike for the whole group so we found ourselves chasing low tides on day 3 (Lottering 10:50) and day 4 (Bloukrans 11:30). In the end it was the Kleinbos river (!) which gave us the biggest challenge as the flow of water from upstream was quite strong due to previous days rain. We laughed our way through the other 2 biggies. Every day of the year is going to offer up a different set of weather conditions for river crossings and hiking - be prepared and try reach the big rivers round low tide (it helps take the stress out of the event). But worse comes to worse, take the escape... hey - you’re on the Otter, it’s part of the adventure!! Practical tips: We all had different priorities when it came to luxury ‘necessities’ - some had a small pillow, some binoculars, some whiskey, some goggles & snorkels (or small swimming goggles) - take what will add to the enjoyment of your experience.... just don’t overpack! Don’t share toothpaste or Vaseline with someone sleeping in the other cabin - it’s a schlep. 2 thumbs up for water bladder, but take an empty water bottle for practical use around camp Trek pole - some of the group swore by them and a few put them away. Suggest you take one (safe) and decide on route. Some of us drank the water without purification drops (we only filled up at the huts) and were fine. If in doubt, rather use them. If you like taking photos, carry a pouch around your neck to store your phone in for easy access (but remember to cover it in plastic if it rains or water crossings) Red survival bags for river crossings are so big - we tested 2 backpacks in 1 surv bag across the Bloukrans and it worked fine. Share between 2 and save weight and space on the hike. Bloubaai (Blue Bay) turnoff is now clearly sign marked. Leave your bags on the trail, put your lunch in a small bag and carry it down to the beach. Lovely spot. It’s not a bad thing if you get to the huts early on a few days - you can chill, wash & recover in a beautiful setting. By the way, crows can open your top zipper, open your marshmallow packet and fly off with your booty. Did I mention we saw an Otter?? Day 3 Elandsbos River. JUST DO IT!!
9. Tootabi Hunting Safaris
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Tootabi means "land of sweet honey" in Xhosa, and this is where humans and wildlife live off the "sweet" land for a brief moment in time. As one of South Africa's most promising and upcoming Safari Outfits this 8 648 acres of wilderness comprises an interesting combination of 5 of South Africa's 7 biomes. With 4 generations and their experiences in the continent of Africa, we'd like to invite you along for an overview on our hunting business and would love to show you some of our accommodation, facilities and hunting areas. At Tootabi Hunting Safaris we consider the needs and wishes of every guest, and customize the safari to your preferences, to ensure a memorable and unforgettable South African hunting experience.
10. Afroventures Tours & Safaris
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5.0 based on 178 reviews
Afroventures Tours and Safaris is an adventure tour operator that conducts a variety of single and multi day tours & safaris in the Eastern and Western Cape regions of South Africa. We specialise in Malaria Free Big 5 safaris and adventure based tours. Along with our expertly trained local guides we aim to highlight the very best of South Africa and its warm friendly people. We pride ourselves in our personalised service and off the beaten track experiences. The company was founded in 2014 by two passionate adventurers with a deep love for South Africa and heaps of experience in the South African travel industry. As adventure tour operators we are committed to sustainable tourism practices and aim to deliver on each adventurers desire!
