"EASTERN CAPE SOUTH AFRICA " a Province of Eastern Cape Travel Page by PEE-WEE

Put even more fun into your stay in the Eastern Cape by visiting The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World for round-the-clock action for the whole family.

Your only problem will be deciding what to do first - the choice includes going to a movie, trying to win a million in the casino,dining al fresco, seeing a show, watching the test on a big screen ,looking for something special in selected shops and the craft market, playing adventure golf, testing your reflexes in the Magic Company's games centre, nibbling on take -aways or sipping tea while watching the fish and bird life on the lakes.

Visit the Information Centre at Shop 48 near the Marine Drive Entrance for all your holiday requirements including accommodation , car hire, flights and foreign exchange.

The Eastern Cape national parks and game reserves are home to a wealth of wildlife including the rare mountain zebra. Over 200 elephants inhabit the Addo Elephant Park and most unusual, are the signs erected in the park entreating visitors to yield to the flightless dung beetle found almost exclusively in Addo. In addition, the black rhino, buffalo, eland and warthog have been reintroduced to the park.

There are various hiking trails that traverse the valleys and cliffs of the mountainous regions of the Eastern Cape with breathtaking views. The Eastern Cape also has some of the finest displays of prehistoric art in the form of rock paintings.

The magnificent shimmering Eastern Cape coastline, the Wild Coast offers splendid opportunities for fishing, swimming and sunbathing. Canoeing, rubber ducking and windsurfing are a few of the many water sport attractions while surfers, in search of the perfect wave, frequent the internationally known surfing spots. The cities, known for their friendliness, are ideal for family holidays - beaches, restaurants, theatres, cinemas, museums and summer entertainment programmes are sure winners to make the holiday-maker's stay an enjoyable one.

Scenic diversity of the Eastern Cape is one of the most striking characteristics of the region, ranging from the lush, evergreen Tsitsikamma Forest to the rugged Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, the southern slopes of the Drakensberg and the arid Great Karoo.

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Alternating between sweeping sand, river mouths, rocks and covers, the coastline is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Among them, surfers ride the perfect waves, anglers reel in king-size catches, and board sailors revel in the challenge of the wind. Sunshine all year round, fine leisure resorts and splendid facilities ensure that the great outdoors is always in style.

When pleasures of a more sophisticated kind appeal, you'll find plenty to entertain you in Port Elizabeth and East London. Both are ideal for family holidays, large enough to offer all the amenities of a city, yet small enough to be genuinely welcoming and friendly. They also provide convenient access to unspoiled areas of exceptional natural beauty.