Eastern Cape Holiday Getaways
When holiday travelers like yourself hear of South Africa, you think of desert safaris and jungle elephants. But there's more to this beautiful African country than sand dunes and primitive lifestyle. In fact, South Africa is a bustling economy with rich natural resources and a diverse people - plenty more reason to visit than its history of diamonds and gold. This ancient civilization located at the southern tip of the African continent has historical ties with Europe as French, Flemish, Dutch, German and British settlers have lived here as early as the mid-17th century. If you'd like to see beyond the urban lifestyle in Johannesburg or Cape Town, head further east and experience the serenity of Eastern Cape. Here's sampling of Eastern Cape holiday activities you'd sure want to try:
Family holidays are perfect at Port Elizabeth and East London. With its generally mild climate and beautiful beaches, family fun is plenty as national parks and reserves are generally child-friendly. So whether your family is keen on enjoying a beach vacation or would like to discover nature in South Africa, Eastern Cape holiday activities will delight you and your young ones.
Encounter the South African Big Five. Wander near bodies of water in nearby forests or open spaces with a river in sight. You'd likely glimpse a huge savannah buffalo filling its thirst. Let the African Elephant wow you. The largest land animal on earth definitely finds the Eastern Cape accommodation more than suitable. If you get lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the smartest carnivore, the Leopard or the ancient-looking rhinoceros. And if you're really lucky, you might find yourself in the good graces of King Lion. It would be a shame to miss the Big Five. They're what you come to South Africa for.
Want to enjoy South African marine life? Go watch whales and dolphins in their natural habitat or try deep sea fishing along St. Francis Bay. You may even want to see what Tsitsikamma coastal park has to offer. Now, you can either jump in, join tourist and locals fishing and enjoying nature or you can look at as you enjoy a sampling of local delicacies along the water's edge.
Eastern Cape Accommodation
What makes South Africa an affordable holiday option is the fact that many in its hospitality industry are small businesses eager to show off their place. Unlike in most other destinations, an Eastern Cape accommodation may offer you an array of B&B's, vacation lodges, and holiday flats that cut your hotel room budget in half. You get to enjoy a cozy vacation and have more to spend on various Eastern Cape activities to build more good memories on.
A beachside holiday is perfect when you booked your Eastern Cape accommodation at Summerhill Lodge. The beach is literally a couple of minutes away so you can enjoy the sun and the fun without having to worry about schedules and transportation. And because the lodge is self-catering, you and your family have more freedom to come and go as you please. Or if you want to experience St. Francis fully, you can get a tour package with them and spend the rest of your time lounging on the beach.
