You will love the Mediterranean flavour of Cape Town, but the Eastern Cape is where one can start to experience the real Africa : from the unique bushveld thicket of Addo where elephants and the other big 5 roam freely, to the grasslands of Transkei and the marine reserve in Algoa Bay where whales calve and great white sharks lurk, the Eastern Cape offers great holidays and learning experiences.

It is an area filled with history - from the Frontier Wars of the 19th Century between the Xhosa nation and British and German Settlers,  to the political leaders of the new South Africa, it will reveal its secrets to the eager visitor. It counts as its proudest sons Nelson Mandela and "Steve Biko".

• Go bungee jumping on the worlds highest commercial jump, more...
• Learn to surf on some of the worlds most perfect waves, more...
• Learn about our early colonial history, more...
• Turn your "big 5" viewing into the "big 7" , more...
• Visit a township to get an understanding of how the majority of South Africans live. more...

Addo is situated 60km north of Port Elizabeth. It is the home of the famous Addo Elephant National Park, home to more than 400 elephants, as well as Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard. A history of the Addo elephants shows both the destructive and compassionate nature of man.  In 1919, the Administrator of the Cape Province issued instructions for the "destruction of the entire herd" of elephants.

By the following year only 15 panicstricken and bewildered animals were left. These animals became the backbone of the now protected herd, and their numbers have grown steadily ever since.

Addo is the centre of three thriving industries-  conservation,tourism and farming.  From ourfarms citrus fruits are exported around the world. The tourism sector offers a number of pubs and restaurants as well as a cheetah breeding farm and a wildlife centre.

• Visit the Addo Elephant National Park self-drive/game drives both day and night/ guided horse trails, more...
• Enjoy game drives and a boma meal at Schotia Safaris, more...
• Tired of driving? We can organise a half day or full day excursion into Addo, with pick up and drop off at Rosedale.
• Be thrilled and educated by visiting the Addo Wildlife centre- 5 minutes from Rosedale. more...
• Push your boundaries by allowing an experienced snake handler to curl a snake around your neck! 

• Enjoy a breathtaking zip line ride at Adrenaline Addo, more...
  

• Need to stretch your legs? We can advise on where to go for a beach or mountain walk. 
• Would you like a walk with giraffes? Bellevue safari walks has just the solution.

• Learn about Cheetah breeding at the Daniell Cheetah breeding farm, more...
  

• Experience the excitement of quad bike riding and a river safari with Crisscross Adventures, more...
  

• Explore the Sundays River Valley by rivercruise or sandboarding with Sundays River Adventures, more...