Once the frontier between western British-occupied territories and tribal Nguni grazing grounds, the rolling hills of the Eastern Cape sit within easy reach of Cape Town. Tucked away in lush private reserves, these Eastern Cape hideaways offer malaria-free Big Five safaris that are the perfect complement to any Cape Town holiday.
Ideal for first-timers, families and honeymooners alike, an outstanding selection of award-winning luxury accommodation gets you close to nature without compromising on any of life’s creature comforts. And they’re all in easy-breezy reach of Port Elizabeth’s international airport – the gateway to your Eastern Cape safari.
Grand old estates and restored manor houses give a nod to the area’s rehabilitated farmlands, now teeming with wildlife – but belie their ballsy predator action. The world-famous Addo Elephant Park is every elephant-lover’s dream, while the slick seclusion of private reserves like Kwandwe and Shamwari will leave you transfixed and transformed.
