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Province in South Africa
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Eastern Cape is in South Africa and stretches along the Indian Ocean between Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Tsitsikamma has large tracts of indigenous forest and Fynbos with deep river gorges.
A wilderness destination that offers camping, hiking and a serene refuge.
This sun-blessed region has plenty of charm, sun-drenched beaches, warm waters and quaint seaside villages.
The inland region bordering onto the Western Cape Karoo and rest of the Northern Cape Karoo in the Northern Cape.
The inland region bordering onto the Free State and Lesotho.
It offers spectacular coastlines without the tourist crowd.
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By plane
Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth and East London are the main national airports both with several flights daily to other South African destinations, but no international flights.
By train
Spoornet operates regular trains from Johannesburg to Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth and East London.
By bus
The main companies cross the Eastern Cape on their way from Cape Town to Durban. There are other main routes from Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth and East London to Johannesburg.
By train
With the limited range of railways this isn't really a viable option for touring the province. However, the route from Grahamstown to Alicedale is very scenic and well worth doing.
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the largest city in the province, now called Gqeberha, is connected to the rest of the country by flights, freeways and rail.
the second largest city is accessible by plane, car and train and is the starting point for travelling to the former Transkei and Wild Coast.
heart of the Settler Country offering traditional atmosphere.
the main city in the former Transkei
one of the oldest cities in South Africa, it is littered with listed buildings from the Wilhelminian era
backpackers' haven with two famous hostels and a great atmosphere.
high up in the Amathole mountain range, surrounded by indigenous forests with hiking trails and waterfalls.
farming communities in the valleys of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg
at least 400 elephants all sizes, great accommodation, book through parks Board, 30 min by car from Port Elizabeth
it includes some of the most rugged and spectacular Karoo mountain landscapes in the foothills of the Sneeuberge (Snow Mountains)
home to the very rare and endangered mountain zebra
(Book through the Parks Board) +27 21 423 8005. Wonderful coastal scenery with great hikes and walks, nice accommodation, between Plettenberg Bay and Humansdorp including the famous Otter Trail.
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