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Embark on an extraordinary journey of love and adventure with our specially crafted anniversary safaris in the heart of Africa. Our goal is to transform your celebration into an experience of a lifetime, combining the untamed beauty of the African wilderness with the magic of romance. Picture yourself on a romantic sunset game drive, hand in hand, as you witness the mesmerising African sunset painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Indulge in the tranquillity of the savannah, and let the symphony of wildlife be the soundtrack to your special day. Our exclusive lodges offer not only luxurious accommodations but also an intimate setting for you to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. From private bush dinners to stargazing beneath the vast African sky, our anniversary safaris redefine celebration, ensuring that your special day is as unique as your love.

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Nestled above Boulders Beach, Tintswalo at Boulders is an exquisite retreat enveloped by Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected area. Embracing the golden sands, the villa finds tranquillity amidst the embrace of granite boulders, creating a sanctuary away from the untamed fury of the Indian Ocean’s waves and winds.

Elevating coastal elegance, the villa offers nine luxurious suites spread across three levels, each with generous en-suite bathrooms, while select suites boast private balconies. These suites, lovingly named after famous ships, pay homage to maritime history and the villa’s idyllic location near Simon’s Town.

The stay at Tintswalo Boulders is a delightful bed and breakfast experience, treating guests to sunrise views over the vast Indian Ocean, followed by a delectable Tintswalo signature breakfast. Relaxation beckons by the pool, offering sweeping views of the sea, or guests can embark on a leisurely stroll along the enchanting boardwalk leading to Boulders Beach.

Children of all ages are welcomed at Tintswalo Boulders. Positioned as an ideal starting point, the villa serves as a gateway to explore the enchanting Cape Peninsula and its plethora of attractions, including the renowned Cape Point, which is easily accessible within a mere 20-minute drive.

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Day 6-7 – Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa

Summerfields is a family-owned & managed agri-tourism business in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, close to the famous Kruger National Park and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon. The owners have integrated farming of macadamia nuts, litchis and passion fruit with the natural beauty of the Sabie River Valley, and created a small boutique lodge, spa and restaurants with the aim of providing the ultimate romantic getaway experience to guests that represents excellent value for money.

Summerfields is more than a convenient springboard to big five game viewing or a daytrip around the Panorama route with its waterfalls, escarpment views and historic sites such as Pilgrims Rest. It is a place to rest, recover and rejuvenate your senses.

Summerfields is a food destination with top Cape Town chefs in attendance – magnificent breakfast spreads, tapas for lazy lunches on the Sabie River, and beautifully crafted fine dinners in a romantic setting in the Kitchen. Service is first world, with internationally trained sommeliers and a speciality wine list.

The spa at Summerfields is unlike any other – adorned with roses, and making use of natural products, such as macadamia oils, avo facials and banana wraps in open-air pavilions where birdsong and the sounds of nature are the background music.

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Day 8-11 – Kapama Karula Lodge

Kapama Private Game Reserve

Kapama Karula is Kapama Game Reserve’s flagship five-star lodge, with a unique setting on the Klaserie River. The exclusive safari lodge boasts unmatched views of the African bush, with an overwhelming sense of peace and serenity. The ten superior suites exude luxury and class, with stunning furnishings and ample space. Each suite features an en-suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower, a mini bar with a fantastic wine and champagne collection, and a Nespresso coffee machine. The suites have a range of convenient amenities, including air conditioning. With spectacular glass sliding doors, the suites have awe-inspiring views of the Klaserie River. Guests can enjoy all that Kapama Game Reserve has to offer, including game drives, bush walks and photographic safaris. The game reserve’s unique elephant interaction allows for guests to enjoy up-close encounters with African Elephants.

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• Scheduled Flight from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP]
• Scheduled Flight from Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS] to OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]
• Transfer from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to Tintswalo at Boulders
• Transfer from Tintswalo at Boulders to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]
• Transfer from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP] to Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa
• Transfer from Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa to Kapama Karula Lodge
• Transfer from Kapama Karula Lodge to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS]
• 5 nights in Simon's Town - Tintswalo at Boulders
• Accommodation in 1 x Premier Suite
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• 2 nights in Hazyview - Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa
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The Eastern Cape Tourist Attractions: A Complete Guide

The Eastern Cape Province in South Africa offers unspoiled beaches, dense bush, and lush forests. Nelson Mandela called this province home. This province has many attractions for visitors to choose from. If you’ve wondered about the best things to do in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, you can find a complete guide to the Eastern Cape’s tourist attractions in this article! 

Where is the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa?

South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province is located in the southern central part of the country. It borders several South African provinces , with the Western Cape Province bordering it on the west, the Northern Cape Province on the northwest, the Free State Province and the small country of Lesotho in the North and the KwaZulu-Natal province to the northeast. The Indian Ocean borders it on the southeastern and southern sides. 

Here is a map showing the location of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa:

The Complete List of The Eastern Cape’s Tourist Attractions

This map shows the location of the best places to visit in the Eastern Cape Province:

Let’s discover the best tourist attractions in the Eastern Cape:

See Elephants in Their Natural Habitat at The Addo Elephant Park

The  Addo Elephant National Park  is approximately 72 kilometres north of Port Elizabeth . It is the third largest of South Africa’s national parks and boasts the densest elephant population in the world. 

The Park was established in 1931 to save the South African bush elephants from extinction. Currently, the Park is a habitat not only for elephants but also for a wide variety of other animals, including Cape gannets, antelope, zebras, bush pigs and African penguins. A unique feature of the Park is that it is the only Park globally where you can see the Big 7! 

Did you know? The Big 7 refers to the Big 5 animals, plus the great white shark and the southern right whale. The Big 5 include elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions and Cape Buffaloes.

Some of the visitors’ favourite activities at the Park include horseback riding, hiking trails and guided day and nighttime game drives. You can also be a day visitor and explore the Park in your own vehicle or through a guided tour. The Park offers accommodation in campsites, chalets and cottages. 

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Read here about a unique interaction with elephants at an Elephant Sanctuary .

See Zebras in The Mountain Zebra National Park 

The Mountain Zebra National Park is approximately 24 kilometres from the small town of Cradock . The  Mountain Zebra National Park  was established in 1937 to protect the habitat of the Cape Mountain zebra. It currently hosts many other animal species, including cheetahs, rhinos, buffaloes and lions. Visitors can enjoy 4×4 trails or hike in this national Park. The Park offers cottages or camping as accommodation options. 

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Visit the Port St John’s Lighthouse 

When you visit Port St Johns , definitely visit the Hermes Lighthouse . This lighthouse was built from stone in 1903. It was named after the HMS Hermes that monitored the Pondoland coastal waters to warn passing ships of the rugged rocks in the bay of danger on the East Coast of South Africa. Other attractions in Port St John include the Umzimvubu River , the mountains, gorges and forests. 

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Experience the Wild Coast of South Africa

If you’re looking for adventure, the Wild Coast is the place to visit! The Wild Coast is an area of exceptional natural beauty. It features rolling green hills, countless beaches with isolated bays and waterfalls flowing into the ocean. 

The Wild Coast is the ancestral home of the Xhosa people. During apartheid, it was part of the Transkei, a territory independent of South Africa. It became part of the Eastern Cape Province in 1994 when apartheid ended.

You need a four-wheeled drive vehicle to explore the Wild Coast fully. The region offers hiking tracks connecting the local villages, but you can also explore the trails on horseback. 

Some famous attractions in the Wild Coast are the Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and the Hole in the Wall , an arch carved naturally by thrashing surf.

Coffee Bay , Morgan Bay or Port St. Johns is the best base town for exploring the Wild Coast. 

Visit the Idyllic Hogsback – one of The Eastern Cape’s Tourist Attractions 

You can find the Hogsback in the Amathole Mountains with lush forests surrounding them. The Hogsback has three scenic peaks overlooking the village. This charming place is popular with local and international visitors because of its beautiful gardens and cosy cottages. There are many hiking trails to explore in the forests and the mountains here, several offering stunning panoramas of the Amathole Mountains.

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Have a Safari Adventure at The Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve

The Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve houses a fantastic array of wildlife, including Cape Buffalo, lions, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, and antelope. There is a separate 150-hectare reserve for white lions. It also has an abundance of birdlife, with over 285 different species. 

Day visitors can do a self-drive tour or take a guided tour in an open-topped 4WD vehicle. Other activities here include a forest walk, canoeing and quad bike tours.

Click here to see the accommodation options near the Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve . 

Explore the Tsitsikamma National Park

At the end of South Africa’s Garden Route , you can find the Tsitsikamma National Park, with its beautiful coastlines, dense forests and glistening rivers leading to the ocean. Nature lovers can hike, kayak, snorkel or mountain bike here.

One of the famous attractions in the Tsitsikamma National Park is the Storms River Suspension Bridge. This bridge is 77 meters long and crosses the foaming waters of the Storms River mouth. Visitors hike through forests rich with bird life, waterfalls and viewpoints to get to the bridge. 

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Staying in Storms River Village allows you to explore the Tsitsikamma National Park and surrounding attractions. Here is a sample Garden Route itinerary to use for inspiration.

Bungee Jump at The Bloukrans Bridge

Visitors can find the Bloukrans Bridge in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa near Nature’s Valley on the Garden Route. It is the highest single-span arch bridge and commercially operated bungee jump globally. For those not interested in jumping, walk to the top of the bridge’s arch for panoramic views of the area. You will feel the adrenaline flowing when you jump off this 216-metre-high bridge.

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See old cars at the St Croix Motor Museum

Car lovers must visit the St Croix Motor Museum in Newton Park, Port Elizabeth . They can view vintage and classic vehicles from as early as the 1900s. There are more than 80 cars on display from the early 1920s to the late 1960s. The museum also displays other motor-industry artefacts. This museum is only open on Saturday afternoons. If you want to visit during the week, make an appointment at +27 83 463-5285. 

Here are accommodation options near the St Croix Motor Museum .

Visit One of South Africa’s Oldest Towns: Graaff-Reinet 

Graaff-Reinet is one of South Africa’s oldest towns . The Dutch East India Company established the town in 1786. A visit to Graaff-Reinet takes you to many historic buildings and cultural landmarks. Here, you can see the restored Karoo-style homes and buildings, such as the Reinet House in the Cape Dutch style. The Reinet House is a museum with furniture and farming equipment from the 18th and 19th centuries. It also houses a doll collection from World War I. 

Another must-see destination near Graaff-Reinet is the  Camdeboo National Park . The views and landscapes in this national Park can be jaw-dropping and include sights such as the Valley of Desolation and the Cathedral of Mountains . You can also mountain bike or hike here. For something different, try windsurfing at the Nqweba Dam . 

Here are some accommodation options near Graaff-Reinet .

Eastern Cape Tourist Attraction: See the Sculptures at The Owl House

You can find the  Owl House  in the small town of Nieu-Bethesda , near Graaff-Reinet. The Owl House is a quirky museum that attracts many visitors to the village each year to see the sculptures of the eccentric sculptor and recluse Helen Martins . Helen lived on the property between 1945 and 1976. She created hundreds of sculptures of owls, mermaids, camels, pilgrims and other characters using old bottles, cement pieces, glass, mirrors, and wires. 

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Learn About the Settlers’ History in Grahamstown

Grahamstown ‘s name changed in June 2018 to Makhanda, a legendary Xhosa warrior and prophet. It is a historic university town where the white settlers and Xhosa battled in the early 19th century. The town is known as the “city of saints” because it has more than 40 churches. The best-known church is the impressive Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George’s Cathedral , with the tallest spire in South Africa.

Visitors can learn about the town’s history at the Observatory Museum , which boasts a Victorian-style interior with displays of antique telescopes and old furniture. It also has the only camera obscura in South Africa, showing an image of the town and its surroundings in clear weather.

What is a camera obscura? According to Wikipedia, a camera obscura is a darkened room with a small hole or lens on one side, through which an image is projected onto a wall or table opposite the hole.

The Settlers Monument is another popular tourist attraction. It is a cultural centre that opened in 1974 and is the venue of the annual Arts Festival. The National Arts Festival is the largest on the content of Africa. There is a bronze monument at the entrance that depicts a settler family in the dress of the early 19th century. 

Learn here about the accommodation options in Grahamstown .

Learn About Khoisan History at The East London Museum

To learn more about the region’s history, visit the East London Museum . Here, you can gain an understanding of the Khoisan people and the battles between the Xhosa and the British during the 19th-century Frontier Wars.

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Explore the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area with A 4 Wheel Drive

The  Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area  is approximately 90 kilometres from Port Elizabeth . It is the perfect destination for a 4WD adventure and is one of South Africa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites . Furthermore, it is the third-largest inland conservancy in the world. You can spot mountain zebras, Cape buffalo, mongoose, vervet monkeys and many species of birds, such as fish-eagles, here. 

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Ski at The Tiffindell Ski & Alpine Resort

South Africa only has one (snow) ski resort,  Tiffindell Ski & Alpine  Resort. The resort is located on the Ben McDhui mountain peak of the Drakensberg Mountains . It is open year-round and has facilities for skiing & snowboarding. 

Here are the accommodation options near Tiffendell Ski Resort .

Visit the Nelson Mandela Museum

The Eastern Cape is where the late President Nelson Mandela was born. He was born in Mvezo on the Wild Coast in 1918. The  Nelson Mandela Museum  is in the town of Mthatha . The museum has two main sites: the Nelson Mandela Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu and the Bhunga Building in Mthatha . A third site, Mvezo, is not operated by the museum. It gives visitors a cultural experience with insights into Nelson Mandela’s life. Visitors can do guided tours and a heritage trail following in his footsteps.

Here are accommodation options near the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha.

Surfing in The Eastern Cape Province

The Eastern Cape is a haven for surfers and swimmers. It offers several excellent spots for surfing, such as:

Surf or Swim in Jeffrey’s Bay

Jeffrey’s Bay , or J-Bay, is known internationally for the best right-hand surf break in the world! Every year many international renown surfers come to Jeffrey’s Bay to try its challenging Surf Break. Apart from surfing, Jeffreys’ bay offers beautiful blue flag beaches, reefs and views of dolphins. You will find many craft shops near the surf shops and beaches. 

Here are Jeffrey’s Bay’s accommodation options.

Surf at St Francis Bay

St Francis Bay is a popular surfing destination for experienced surfers. Many consider St Francis Bay the place for the best waves in South Africa. The waves at Seal Point, near the Seal Point Lighthouse , start from ground swells but have an angle from the South Easterly direction, producing the best swell.

Here are St Francis Bay’s accommodation options.

See a Flower Wonderland at Van Staden’s Wild Flower Reserve

The Van Staden’s Wild Flower Reserve is a 500-hectare reserve approximately 40 kilometres from Port Elizabeth . It offers a combination of natural vegetation and cultivated floral areas where the reserve propagates indigenous plants and flowers. Visitors can do bird-watching, hiking, biking or have picnics here. 

Here are the accommodation options near Van Staden’s Wild Flower Reserve.

Enjoy Watersports at Port Elizabeth’s Beaches

Port Elizabeth has over 40 kilometres of safe blue-flag beaches, such as Kings Beach , Wells Estate Beach and Humewood Beach . Pollock Beach is perfect for surfing, while Sardinia Bay is an excellent spot for diving and snorkelling. Bluewater Bay and Brighton are each well-liked by anglers, while Hobie Beach is popular with windsurfers.

Here are the accommodation options in Port Elizabeth.

Read here about the best beaches in Cape Town .

Explore Route 67 – One of The Eastern Cape Tourist Attractions

Route 67 in Port Elizabeth celebrates Mandela’s legacy with several attractions dedicated to him. It is a self-guided walking route of 67 pieces of art inspired by Mandela. The number 67 represents the 67 years Mandela served the public (including his 27 years in prison). 

Route 67 starts at the Campanile on Strand Street and ends at the Great Flag in the Donkin Reserve . The most impressive art piece is the 38-metre-high Voting Line Sculpture in the Donkin Reserve. It is a steel cut-out of Mandela with a raised fist.

Here are the accommodation options in Port Elizabeth.  

Go Hiking in The Eastern Cape Province

There are several hikes you can choose to do in the Eastern Cape Province:

Hike the Donkin Heritage Trail

The Donkin Heritage Trail is a short, easy 5-kilometre hiking trail in Port Elizabeth . You can follow in the footsteps of the 1820 settlers to the area and pass over 47 historical sites in Port Elizabeth, such as the Donkin Lighthouse , Donkin Pyramid , Port Elizabeth City Hall , market square and Fort Frederick . Get a map of the trail at the tourist office at the Donkin Lighthouse. 

Hike the Sacramento Trail

The Sacramento Trail is in the Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve . It is 8 kilometres long and follows the coastline between Schoenmakerskop and Sardinia Bay. From the trail, you can see dolphins and gannets in the ocean. 

Hike the Otter Trail

The Otter Trail is one of the Eastern Cape’s tourist attractions. It is a well-known hiking trail in the Tsitsikamma National Park from where hikers can see porpoises, whales and dolphins swimming in the nearby ocean.

Go Diving in The Eastern Cape Province

One of Nelson Mandela Bay’s most popular diving spots is Bell Buoy Reef near Hobie Beach . The Bell Buoy Reef has a depth of 20 meters. 

Tours to Explore the Eastern Cape’s Tourist Attractions

Here are some of the exciting tour options to explore South Africa’s Eastern Cape tourist attractions:

• Wild Coast 5 Day Hike – Port St Johns to Coffee bay, Lubanzi and Bulungula
• Tsitsikamma National Park Day Tour
• Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari
• Tsitsikamma: Bungee Jump with Zipline and Sky Walk
• Garden Route 5-Day Tour and Addo Elephant Park Safari
• Sandboarding Jeffreys Bay

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"With gorgeous beaches, superb vineyards, starry deserts, soaring mountains, lively cities and national parks filled with wildlife, South Africa makes it hard to leave."

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Go on a private safari in Kruger National Park

Experience the wonders of Kruger on a private safari with Trafalgar. We’ll take you through one of the largest national parks in Africa, home to 135 mammal species including the iconic Big Five. See elephants chewing on mopane trees, wildebeest running through open savanna, and big cats lurking in the grass.

Take in the cosmopolitan spirit of Cape Town

From the slopes of Table Mountain to the rocky Atlantic shoreline, a tour of Cape Town is one of the best things to do in South Africa. Our Local Specialists will show you the sprawling City Bowl, the golden vineyards of the Cape Winelands, and the spectacular Cape Peninsula.

Enjoy the views of the Drakensberg Mountains

The Drakensberg Mountains are the highest peaks in South Africa, towering up to 1,422 feet. We’ll explore this UNESCO-listed Site, with magnificent views and rock art dating back several thousand years. You’ll also have the chance to join a 4x4 Sani Pass drive, for lunch at Africa's highest pub in Lesotho.

Connect with Swazi culture in a local Chief's village

We’ll travel to beautiful eSwatini, where your South Africa guide will show you around a Swazi Chief's village. You’ll see their traditional crimson dress, sample some local cuisine such as pap (cornmeal porridge) and meat and vegetable stew, and gain a deeper understanding of the community's way of life.

Go up the Table Mountain by Cable Car

Soaring 3,558 feet to form a flat-topped peak, Table Mountain is one of the most iconic South Africa attractions. We’ll take you to the top in a cableway, where you’ll discover bright Cape fynbos, the curious rock hyrax, and panoramic views of the City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard.

Our top 5 things to do in South Africa

We’ll show you what to do in South Africa, from searching for the Big Five in Kruger National Park, to ascending Table Mountain for breathtaking views over Cape Town.

Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town

Founded in 1825 in the historic Company’s Gardens, the South African Museum houses extensive collections of natural history, zoology and archaeology. There are more than 1.5 million specimens in the museum, ranging from 700-million year old fossils, to stone tools made 120,000 years ago.

Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg

The Apartheid Museum commemorates the era of racial segregation in South America, providing a chilling insight into the apartheid system and sharing moving stories of the fight for democracy. You can easily spend a few hours here, taking in the wealth of information on this dark period.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, Port Elizabeth

Originally opened in 1956, this museum was renamed in 2002 in honor of Nelson Mandela. It houses a fantastic collection of South African art, along with international pieces. You can see artworks from the Eastern Cape, British art, Chinese textiles, Indian miniatures and international printmaking.

Best museums in South Africa

Our South Africa travel experiences take you to the country’s superb museums, from the moving Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, to the vast historic collections of the Iziko South African Museum.

As South Africa’s favorite snack, you’ll find biltong throughout the country, from markets to restaurants. Biltong is made from cured meat, usually beef and game, and is served in dried slices, spiced with herbs. In South Africa, game refers to the animals of the bush like ostrich, kudu, impala and wildebeest.

South African biryani is a traditional dish originating from the Cape Malay culture. It’s made with lentils, meat like goat or chicken, vegetables like tomatoes and potatoes, and seasonings like garam masala, turmeric and chilli powder. It’s served with parboiled rice for a hearty meal.

Amasi is a popular dairy snack in South Africa, made from unpasteurised cow's milk stored in a calabash container to allow it to ferment. The thick liquid that remains tastes like plain yoghurt and is traditionally served in a clay pot, or poured over pap porridge.

Best Food in South Africa

South Africa food is wonderfully diverse and our Local Specialists will show you all the best places to taste the classics, from dried biltong to warm biryani.

What to pack for South Africa

Pack for sustainable travel

Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.

Adaptor plug

In South Africa, the standard voltage is 230 V and the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and N. The standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Bring your binoculars for wildlife spotting when we take you on a private safari through Kruger National Park, one of the best destinations for wildlife viewing in all of Africa.

Sunscreen & sunglasses

You’ll be much closer to the equator when you travel to South Africa, so you’ll need to protect your skin and eyes with strong sunscreen and UV protected sunglasses.

South Africa is known for its spectacular beaches, so pack a swimsuit if you’d like to take a dip in the Indian or Atlantic Oceans that border the country.

Versatile clothing

From the dusty savannah and sunny vineyards, to the chilly mountains and windy coastline, you’ll need a range of versatile clothing when you visit South Africa.

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Here are five more frozen spots to see snow in South Africa. Image: canva

Five MORE spots in South Africa where you can see snow

Looking for MORE places where you can see snow in South Africa? Here are five more icy locations to explore this winter…

If our previous list  of snowy locations wasn’t enough, here are six MORE places around South Africa where you can see snow…

1. OUTENIQUA MOUNTAINS

The Western Cape’s Outeniqua Mountains can experience snowfall on its higher peaks during the winter months, particularly around the Outeniqua Pass. The Pass, which lies just north of George on the national highway that connects George and the Garden Route with Oudtshoorn and the Little Karoo, is a must if you yearn for breathtaking views and photographs, especially when it’s snowed up!

The Outeniqua Pass gets an occasional dusting of snow during winter. Image: canva

2. STORMBERG MOUNTAINS

Located in the Eastern Cape, the cold Stormberg mountain range occasionally receives snow, particularly around the towns of Dordrecht and Barkly East, which in recent winters have seen some epic snowfall.

Extreme weather: Snow in Barkly East, South Africa ❄️❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/LKNGWd1JjR — My Opinion (@MyOpini91495421) July 17, 2023

3. NIEU-BETHESDA

Situated in the Eastern Cape, the quaint village of Nieu-Bethesda at the foot of the Sneeuberge Mountains can sometimes experience a snowy blizzard, and when it does, the little town is transformed into a winter wonderland. Quite mesmerizing to see!

It's a winter wonderland in Compassberg Nieu-Bethesda this moring. Thanks for the photo Melodie Heinse #easterncape pic.twitter.com/eEjKSDt4De — Snow Report Southern Africa (@SnowReportSA) June 13, 2016

4. HEX RIVER MOUNTAINS

Also in the Western Cape, the Hex River Mountain range, particularly around the Hex River Valley, can see snow on the higher elevations and sometimes even lower down close to the town of De Doorns.

5. GOLDEN GATE HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK

A three-hour drive from Bloemfontein sits the  Golden Gate Highlands National Park  in the Free State and wintertime sees it get pretty snowed-up! Temperatures in the national park can drop to between an icy -9 and -15 degrees Celcius, creating perfect conditions for snowfall.

Moenie laat die 5G's van winter gevare jou onkant vang nie. Kliek hier!!

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Getting Around East And South Africa: Transportation Options

A frica is a wild and diverse continent that promises nothing short of adventure. It’s the second largest continent, made up of 54 countries, and presents travelers with a host of wonderful experiences, as well as a few challenges.

One of the biggest challenges about traveling in Africa is knowing how to get around.

We explored East and South Africa on a five-month backpacking adventure, and found there were many forms of transport to explore the continent with.

Getting around East and South Africa is rough, but it’s cheap, and it will provide you with some of your most entertaining stories.

In this guide, we share how to get around East and South Africa and the different modes of transport you can take.

There are many transportation options to suit each travellers budget, desired experiences and comfort levels, which we’ll go into below.

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Below are the main ways to get around Africa.

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For those travellers who feels a little intimidated about backpacking Africa independently, or a short on time and want to be spared the hassle, there are organized overland safari tours that make traveling in Africa easy.

Craig, and I decided not to travel Africa in this way, although we ran into a lot of these overlander trucks through Africa and were given quite an insight into how they operated.

We wanted to travel slower through each area, and have a lot more contact with the local people, but we can see the appeal for a tour – Africa can feel huge and overwhelming.

Overland safari tours will be more expensive than independent travel,  but costs usually cover meals, transport, and accommodation.

Travelling Africa independently for 5 months cost us $7,000 tota l, and we visited several countries.

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The Baz Bus is a hop on, hop off style transportation company organized to help backpackers and travelers get around South Africa in comfort.

It has designated travel route that follows the backpacking trail, taking you to the most popular destinations and popular things to do in South Africa .

You can choose the route you want, and the bust will pick you up and drop you off at your selected hostel.

Tickets can be purchased for a specific number of days, or more open-ended fleixible tickets are available.

Prices for the Baz Bus range from USD $200 to $500.

After 4 months of traveling around Africa using public transport, I welcomed the Baz Bus ‘luxury’ experience with open arms.

I used it for the last two weeks in South Africa to travel from Durban to Johannesburg via Zululand, Swaziland and Kruger National Park.

Getting picked up and dropped off at my hostel door, spreading myself out on my own spacious seat while I watched videos and swapped stories with other travelers, was pure bliss and so worth the extra expense.

It’s also a safer way to travel for solo travelers in South Africa who don’t want to take a group tour.

There wasn’t a bus journey we went on in Africa that did not involve a laughter and conversation with the locals, having a child thrown on your lap, a neighboring rooster dangerously pecking around your head, a protective mother figure curing your motion sickness with matchsticks, or dramas such as punctured tires, highway roadside ablutions and bus drivers leaving behind those who did not get back from the toilet quick enough.

This is Africa and what better way to experience it.

Public buses (USD$3-$32) are usually taken for longer journeys and across borders where there is a good network of sealed roads.

The buses are generally comfortable, safe and spacious.

When traveling around East African countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, you’ll find there are fewer public buses available than there are in North African countries such as Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt.

This is because they are less developed and have fewer vehicles on the road in general.

These places have fewer or no sealed roads and will have ancient buses that frequently break down, and are crowded.

A step up from the local public buses is the Intercape , the largest privately owned intercity bus service in Southern Africa.

Think modern coach service with reclining seats and restrooms. We experienced the comfort of this from Cape Town to Durban…ahhh!

I thought Asians knew how to fill a mini-van, but then I went to Africa. The mini vans in Asia are quite spacious in comparison to mini vans in Africa.

Africa is the place that sets the outer limits as to how many people can be transported at once in a vehicle. 

Just when you think they couldn’t possibly fit another person in, they have them stand on the window sill outside the van.

I questioned my sanity, every time I rode in a mini-van, and spent the majority of the journey eyes closed to avoid seeing the drivers careen around mountainous corners at speeds of over 80km/h, overtaking anything from bikes to livestock trucks.

Travel in Africa, like this, is not for the faint hearted. Africa is poor; the drivers want to overfill the beat-up, rusty van and go as fast as they can in order to make more money.

Mini-vans are a very cheap way to get around, and are usually taken for up to 6 hour journeys within a country (usually around USD$1-$10) .

They don’t leave until they are full, so jump on one that looks ready to go and avoid sitting in the front seat, commonly referred to as the ‘death seat.’

Of course there is more room!

Pickups are cheap (usually not much more than USD$2) and tend to go a lot slower, traveling more on the smaller rural or village roads. I appreciated pickup travel a lot more than mini vans.

Even though I was hanging out in the pickup tray with bags of rice and potatoes, bicycles, and generally the whole village, I still felt a lot safer.

Traveling Africa in this way is extremely uncomfortable, but the communal aspect of it makes up for this.

A local African took me under his wing, as his muzungu (white person), on an 8 hour, 97km pickup trip to see the gorillas in Uganda.

No one was to touch me or make me uncomfortable; he even threatened to beat two handcuffed prisoners for accidentally sitting on my shoulder.

We sat under a blue tarp as rain pelted down on our drive through treacherous mountain passes.

Benson rescued me several times from sliding off the side of the truck to certain death below. You can always count on African pickups to give you memories like this.

We share more about this experience in this podcast on Amazing adventures to have in Uganda.

Hitchhiking is something that would turn most people’s blood to ice, especially with the thought of doing it in Africa.

It can be a relatively safe and cheap way to get around East and South Africa, and it can also be incredibly dangerous.

More people tend to hitchhike through Namibia and South Africa than any other East African country, but we wouldn’t recommend it unless there is no other way .

Hitchhiking can be free, although many times you will be expected to leave a small tip, and you have to be able to judge each situation. It is always a good idea to ask how much up front.

Accommodations and internet message boards often have notices for those seeking rides, in return for the sharing of fuel costs. This is much safer than flagging someone down on the side of the road.

If you hitch from the side of the road it’s best to wave your hand up and down to flag a lift, as sticking out your thumb is considered a rude gesture in Africa.

Craig and I hitchhiked from Namibia to South Africa, only because other transport options were limited.

A Namibian trucker, for a small tip, drove us halfway, sharing stories with Craig about Namibian life while I slept comfortably in his bed.

Chinese students drove us the remainder of the way to Cape Town, for the sharing of fuel prices and stories of life in South Africa as a Chinese student.

Although not a common form of transportation in East and South Africa, there will be times when the opportunity for train travel should be taken as it is a pleasantly relaxing, cultural experience.

You can travel most of Zimbabwe by train, using the National Railways of Zimbabwe . There is also a famous route from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, but this is a luxury train and quite expensive.

Cruising through game reserves and seeing giraffe, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, wildebeest and zebra from my sleeper class cabin window was a surreal experience.

It was a treat to pick up passengers from small African towns and have goods hawked at our windows while children raced up to smile broadly and wave at the passing Muzungus.

Usually with travel in Africa you are squashed in like sardines, but if you pay for the higher class ticket (USD$20-$30) you will have your own sleeping cabin, giving you the space and freedom to walk around and appreciate African travel.

If you are not doing game drives in the Game Reserves, then leave room in your Africa travel budget for car hire.

There is no other way to view the wildlife and the natural wonders of Africa, and let’s face it this is one of your main reasons for coming to this beautiful continent.

Be clear on where the best viewing areas and safari camps are for your chosen game parks and plan accordingly so you can cut down on mileage and fuel expenses.

Car hire can be expensive but can work out to be a more cost-effective way to go on safari and tour certain regions of Africa. Check out DiscoverCars.com for the best competitive rates and excellent customer service.

We hired cars for safaris in Namibia and South Africa and to experience the beautiful Garden Route, a popular and scenic stretch off the coast of South Africa.

Car hire in South Africa can be found for as cheap as $30 a day, especially if you book online in advance.

In other parts of Africa it ranges from $75- $100 a day. Be careful of where you have to pick up your vehicle from.

If it is too far from the safari park you will have to allow for extra mileage and fuel expenses.

If you are planning on long term travel in Africa you may even consider buying your own 4WD to tour the continent in.

South Africa would be the best option for purchase, or a departing traveler ready to sell up.

Getting around East and South Africa can be done really cheaply if planned well. Carefully consider your budget and safety interests for getting around Africa.

While public transport is cheap and authentic, it is uncomfortable and less safe. Hiring or buying a car is the more expensive option, but will give you greater freedom.

Overland Safari tours will be expensive and less authentic but will give you an all inclusive package and a greater sense of safety.

So there you have it, those are the ways to travel around Africa, and as you can see there’s a lot of transportation options.

Before you go, we highly recommend you take out travel insurance to protect yourself ahead of your trip.

This will protect you should you come into any unforeseen circumstances.

Don’t forget to get your travel vaccinations too and talk to your doctor about medications!

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