Tagged as: Eastern Cape
Hogsback Hideaways
Hogsback is a small, enchanted village in the gorgeous Amatola Mountains of the Eastern Cape. It is surrounded by high peaks, plunging valleys, majestic waterfalls and rumbling rivers. The three mountain peaks are believed to be the origin of is intriguing nam...
I wanna go camping! Unique campsites in the Eastern Cape
There is something of the 'wild' South Africa to a weekend spent camping in the Eastern Cape. Little towns up near Barkly East and Rhodes offer inland vastness, undisturbed beauty and snow in winter, whilst game lodges in and around the Baviaanskloof give easy...
I Love Port Elizabeth Because …
Hi, I’m Jonker Fourie (known online as Firefly) from Port Elizabeth Daily Photo in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth IS BEST KNOWN FOR its friendly people, beautiful beaches and coastline, game reserves on our doorstep, diverse history and unfortunately... the...
Nieu Bethesda – why it’s worth a visit
These days, Nieu Bethesda is described as a charming alternative to Graaff-Reinet. But back when I first paid the little town a visit, it was still 'in the middle of nowhere', rather off the beaten track. You went there primarily to visit Helen Martin's Owl Ho...
Explore Wild Mountain Country
Nestled in the tranquil valleys of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg, the remote mountain farms of Wartrail and New England provide the perfect antidote to the stresses of city life. Also known as ‘Wild Mountain Country’ this area offers a safe and relaxing escape ...
Eastern Cape Drakensberg Adventure – High Altitude, High Energy Fun
Eastern Cape Drakensberg Adventure - Exploring the “Wild Side of the Drakensberg” by foot, pedal, hoof and paddle - Are you looking for adventure, exhilaration and variety from your next holiday? Wild Mountain Adventures based in the stunning Eastern Cape High...
The Eight Mountain Passes of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg
The Eastern Cape Drakensberg is a developing and unspoiled area, perfect for 4x4 enthusiasts and currently offering superb value for money. For the ultimate driving adventure combining spectacular mountain views with some of the highest passes in South Africa,...
Discovering the Eastern Cape
For hundreds of years, the Eastern Cape has been the ancestral stronghold of the Xhosa people and while in many ways it has become westernised, remnants of this tribal history remain in the people and some of the unspoilt areas of the province. On enter...
The Wonderful Wild Coast
What most people don’t realise about the Wild Coast is that it only spreads across 300 kilometers of coastline between Port Edward and Port Elizabeth. You don’t have to be a champion rock climber to have a great time here; take time to see things at a laid-bac...
The Grahamstown Festival
It was opening night and adrenalin and lack of sleep were fueling an unhealthy intensity in the house we were staying in. We had arrived in Grahamstown after a ten hour drive which ended with the actors in the back seat trading more elbow jabs and knees to the...