City: Eastern Cape
Top Things to do in Eastern Cape
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Eastern Cape, South Africa
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. Mastertons Coffee and Tea Specialists
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
South Africa's oldest operating coffee roastery, first opened in Port Elizabeth in 1924 by Ronald "Jock" Masterton. 95 years and three generations on, this family run business still serves the Port Elizabeth and greater Nelson Mandela Bay communities today, while also supplying coffee to top end grocers, retailers, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and coffee loving individuals across South Africa. Now situated at 92 Main Road, Walmer in Port Elizabeth, the boutique coffee roastery is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Be sure to pop in and enjoy an amazing flat white, Americano or just about any coffee drink you can imagine while your freshly roasted coffee beans are prepared for you to take home.
2. Jan-Paul Barnard Mohair
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Jan-Paul Barnard, Mr. Mohair in South Africa, has been producing hand spun, dyed, hand woven mohair curtains, blankets and clothes for the last 50 years. These are gorgeous, lush textiles that last a lifetime. Many people come into the shop gushing about their curtains and blankets that they bought 40 years ago that they still use! Without a doubt one of the most beautiful shops in Stellenbosch.
3. Afritude
4. Daniell Cheetah Project
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Daniell Cheetah Project offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.
Reviewed By pendred9 - Norwich, United Kingdom
What a great job this place is doing, very informative predator tour with passionate guides....but then to take Zintle for a walk, what an experience!! She is a beautiful animal, not many people can say they have stoked a Cheetah, listened to her purr and then been licked. Just hope they continue to succeed with their program to stabilise the Cheetah population. Thoroughly recommended, you can get souvenirs and have a bite and drink as well.
5. Crystal Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By richardfootman
What a great place! The stunning garden seems endless, with paths to new areas all over, the collection of gems is extensive and the owner is really nice. The kids loved the wonder the garden creates
6. Kleinpoort Pompstal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
7. Dustcovers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Kardoesie - Johannesburg, South Africa
This bookstore is the perfect place to make a detour to in a small Karoo village – paging and browsing through books. Expect shelves filled with treasures and pleasures. Rare finds, fiction, Karoo subjects, Afrikaans, Africana, children books, arts, philosophy, religion, economy, business, travel, cook books, wine, current affairs, great writers of SA, etc. Name it, you will find it here! Ideal for book lovers.
8. The Bookshop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Previously known as Jackie's,The Bookshop is every reader's ultimate dream. We cover all genres and what we don't have we'll find, buy or exchange.
9. The Honesty Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Kardoesie - Johannesburg, South Africa
This shop offers soaps, salves, honey and other lovely products. Located on the “stoep” (porch) of Reinet-huis, it is a self help shop based on honesty. The body products all 100% natural, and are hand-made in Nieu Bethesda with local beeswax and honey. The range includes: soap, shampoo, toner, shower gel, shaving bars, bee bars, natural eczema treatments, lip balm as well as beeswax furniture polish and candles. Other local Karoo products are also for sale: olive oil, tapenade, jams, pickles, etc. Ideal to support local business for gifts and souvenirs.
10. The Chocolate Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Chocolate Shoppe is situated on the main road of this quaint village. We sell handcrafted chocolates made from fine Belgian couverture chocolate as well as delicious Italian style Gelato.
Reviewed By GeneBrand
wickedly delicious! the salted caramel is to die for! I also loved the cappucino - actually every one I tasted was so yummy I couldn't stop eating! Only pity was I had to share my box with my hubby! Unfortunately haven't visited the shop - was given a box of chocolates as a gift from my kids who visited Hogsback last weekend.
