Eastern Cape Attractions

Remarkably diverse, known as the land of the rolling hills, endless sweeps of rocky covers and stunning beaches, towering mountain ranges and fertile forest.

	World’s Highest Bungee Jump: Experience a freefall of 160 meters daring adrenaline rush located at Bloukrans River Bridge Nelson Mandela Museum in Umtata: Presents the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Tiffindell Ski Resort: South Africa's only ski resort which is situated in the Southern Drakensberg on the slopes of the highest mountain peak in the Eastern Cape.
	The Addo Elephant National Park: Offers sanctuary to 170 elephants, the last Cape buffalo and 21 black rhino of the very scarce Kenyan sub-species The National Arts Festival: Held in Grahamstown every year for 11 days, Africa's largest and most colourful annual cultural event, offering a choice of the very best of both indigenous and imported talent. The town's population almost doubles, as over 50 000 people flock to the region for a feast of arts, crafts and sheer entertainment. Valley of Ancient Voices: Discover the rock art, relics and artefacts as well as the history of a place that has been used as a home, a refuge and a place of spiritual significance.
	The Owl House: The Owl House in Nieu Bethesda, displays the creative talent of the late Helen Martins. Statues of mermaids, wise men, camels, owls and churches create a wonderland in the garden. All the artworks were created with broken bottles, bits of mirror and cement. The Old Library Museum: Houses the Lex Bremner Fossil Collection of Karoo reptile fossils and a collection of Khoi and San art reproductions.
	St Francis Links Golf Course: The shape of the greens comes from the natural movement of the land. The greens have simply been placed on top of the sand, changing shape in construction as the wind changed its mind. The club house overlooks the picturesque St Francis Bay village, with its thatch roofs and quaint white homes. It is a fabulous setting for a late afternoon cup of tea or for a thirst quencher after a round of golf. The East London Aquarium: Houses approximately 400 different marine and freshwater species. The East London Museum: Depicts the natural environment and rich heritage of the region. Best known for the prehistoric coelacanth, the museum also displays reconstructions of the extinct dodo of Mauritius, along with the only extant dodo egg in the world. The Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area: The largest of the inland protected areas and provides opportunities to visit spectacular fynbos-covered mountains on foot or in off-road vehicles.