Title: Visit Eastern Cape: 2026 Travel Guide for Eastern Cape, South Africa | Expedia.com [Eastern Cape Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Eastern-Cape.d602120.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Eastern Cape](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Eastern-Cape.d602120.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Eastern Cape Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Eastern-Cape.d602120.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Eastern Cape](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Eastern-Cape.d602120.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Eastern Cape](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Eastern-Cape.d602120.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Eastern Cape Vacations](https://expedia.com/Eastern-Cape.d602120.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Eastern Cape ## South Africa ![Hobie Beach showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090793/6d2b085b-ba30-40b5-b028-1432fde9e4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hobie Beach showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090793/6d2b085b-ba30-40b5-b028-1432fde9e4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bayworld which includes interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090791/3c2f2120-b075-4a23-88d9-d90dbfa138b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Market Square featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090799/bea7f54b-499c-472f-be3d-661892226fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dolphin Beach showing a house, a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089512/324a241a-c41a-419f-a69c-5f50d69c373f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunbathe on the coast of the Indian Ocean, drive through the Karoo Desert and see elephants roaming the plains within the diverse areas of this province. Explore desert, forest, mountain ranges and beach-lined coast, the varied natural landscapes of Eastern Cape, South Africa’s second-largest province. Nature is the province’s biggest draw, especially with the many opportunities to see Africa’s “Big Five” animals: elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard and lion. Eastern Cape’s coastline also features some of South Africa’s largest cities. Begin your exploration in Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s fifth-largest city. Located on a bay of the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast, this beautiful span of well-developed sandy beaches is lined with resorts. Just west of Port Elizabeth is Jeffrey’s Bay, with Paradise Beach, widely considered to be the area’s best beach. Surf or dive off the coast amid colorful coral reefs. While the Sunshine Coast is one of the most developed areas of the Eastern Cape, it offers easy access to wilder regions. Head along the northeast shore to reach the Wild Coast, which features grassy hills, cliffs and small rural villages along the Indian Ocean. Trek inland through the Addo Elephant National Park, to spot plentiful wildlife including over 600 elephants on a 440,000-acre (180,000-hectare) plot of grassland and mountains. In the inland wilderness, find the Great Karoo, a vast desert that prevented early Cape Town settlers from moving into the interior of South Africa. Visit the Valley of Desolation, a picturesque desert valley crowned by the cone-topped Spandou Kop Mountain and striking 390-foot-tall (120-meter) rock formations. In the evening, enjoy some of South Africa’s best stargazing. Eastern Cape encompasses an area long inhabited by the Xhosa people. Xhosa is the most widely spoken language in the province. While most tourist attractions feature resources for English speakers, it may be difficult to communicate with locals if you visit a rural village. Fly into Port Elizabeth from any of South Africa’s major cities to begin your trip to the Eastern Cape. While rural, the province features a good network of roads and railways, so it is easy to get around once you arrive. ### Popular cities in Eastern Cape [Gqeberha Known for Tours, Safaris and Golf ](https://expedia.com/Gqeberha.dx2824) Explore exciting game reserves, historical museums and miles of beaches in “The Friendly City”, a beach-loving city on South Africa’s Sunshine Coast. ## Reasons to visit - Kragga Kamma Game Park - Hobie Beach - King's Beach [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Gqeberha.dx2824)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Gqeberha-Hotels.d2824.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [East London Known for Ports, White sand beaches and Sandy beaches ](https://expedia.com/East-London.dx1131) This Eastern Cape river port city is famous for its European architecture, superb surfing and gorgeous South African Wild Coast beaches. ## Reasons to visit - Nahoon Beach - Eastern Beach [Explore City](https://expedia.com/East-London.dx1131)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/East-London-Hotels.d1131.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Jeffreys Bay Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing ](https://expedia.com/Jeffreys-Bay.dx6054889) J-Bay is a laid-back beach town on South Africa’s Eastern Cape coast, featuring glorious beaches, perfect waves and plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities. ## Reasons to visit - Jeffreys Bay Beach - Noorsekloof Nature Reserve [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Jeffreys-Bay.dx6054889)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Jeffreys-Bay-Hotels.d6054889.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Storms River Known for Small town, Rivers and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Storms-River.dx6069829) Marvel at the stunning waterfalls and gorges along this powerful river that runs through a conservation area with scenic trails. ## Reasons to visit - Tsitsikamma National Park [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Storms-River.dx6069829)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Storms-River-Hotels.d6069829.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Addo Known for Safaris, Nature and Wildlife ](https://expedia.com/Addo.dx6051004) Addo awaits: its hiking, wildlife, horseback riding, and more! [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Addo.dx6051004)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Addo-Hotels.d6051004.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Graaff-Reinet Known for Dining, Friendly people and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Graaff-Reinet.dx6129416) Relaxing Graaff-Reinet awaits: its food, library, gardens, and more! [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Graaff-Reinet.dx6129416)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Graaff-Reinet-Hotels.d6129416.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Eastern Cape ![Hobie Beach featuring a city, a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090793/123b2b33-f1da-4308-98ed-1aa93b297137.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gqeberha Explore exciting game reserves, historical museums and miles of beaches in “The Friendly City”, a beach-loving city on South Africa’s Sunshine Coast. ![Eastern Beach showing general coastal views, modern architecture and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090831/a86817af-0150-40af-b7d7-fdf05d41f672.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### East London This Eastern Cape river port city is famous for its European architecture, superb surfing and gorgeous South African Wild Coast beaches. ![Jeffreys Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054889/299780da-a322-4829-9dc5-02a6d07e34f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jeffreys Bay J-Bay is a laid-back beach town on South Africa’s Eastern Cape coast, featuring glorious beaches, perfect waves and plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities. ![Tsitsikamma National Park which includes a pebble beach and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090905/d7749b0b-2e70-4c97-8f5b-162f38940e45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Storms River Marvel at the stunning waterfalls and gorges along this powerful river that runs through a conservation area with scenic trails. ![Port Alfred showing a coastal town, boating and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180551/284eb2d4-b13b-4618-a269-2d370be7078c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Alfred Find great beaches, charming markets, outdoor adventures and the chance to spot South Africa’s famous wildlife at this Sunshine Coast town. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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