Eastern Cape Travel

The Eastern Cape is South Africa's second largest province (second only to the Northern Cape) and offers visitors mountain ranges aplenty, the Karoo and her heart-stopping scenery, a coastline lapped by the Indian Ocean and of course those "Big 5" malaria-free game reserves.

The perfect destination for those interested in history, wildlife and birdlife, cultural diversity, hiking and walking trails, the isolation of the Karoo, or just exploring the coastline.

The Eastern Cape and her game reserves are (like the Madikwe Game Reserve) perfect for families as the area is Malaria-Free.

Include the Eastern Cape in your itinerary and you will not be disappointed, just add Cape Town, The Cape Wineland, Overberg and the Garden Route for a superb safari.

Eastern Cape Lodges

The Eastern Cape region of South Africa, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and famed for its Malaria-Free "Big 5" game reserves. One of South Africa's best destination for family-friendly safari options, the Eastern Cape offers visitor so of South Africa's most famous reserves including; Shamwari, Kwandwe, Addo Elephant Park, Amakhala and of course Kariega.

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

Best Spas in the Kruger

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Kwandwe Great Fish River

Great Fish River Lodge overlooks a majestic vista that stretches far into the horizon within the Kwandwe. With expansive viewing decks, every moment offers an opportunity to explore more of the wonders of the bush.

Addo Elephant Safari lodge

Bordering the Greater Addo Elephant National Park a short distance from Port Elizabeth is the Addo Elephant Safari Lodge. Beautifully developed to merge discreetly into their adjoining valley bushveld surroundings the individual and unique suites.

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge offers a breathtaking view onto an escarpment of steep shale cliffs. Expansive wooden viewing decks provide the ideal setting to soak up the bushveld atmosphere with a leisurely lunch or a sundowner drink.

Lalibela Marks Camp

Lalibela Marks Camp sleeps up to 20 guests in four individual chalets and four family chalets (8 chalets in total). Lalibela Game Reserve consists of 7,500 hectares and is home to the "Big 5" (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo & leopard).

Shamwari Lobengula Lodge

Shamwari Lobengula Lodge is a beautiful and tranquil space tucked away in the depths of the valley bushveld; the Villa mirrors a traditional African "kraal" which enclosed by breath-taking views. All six suites can sleep a maximum of 2 adults per suite.

Lalibela Lentaba Lodge

Lalibela Lentaba offers up magnificent wildlife and birdlife sightings in a Game Reserve that is famed for "Big 5". Lalibela is only one hours drive from Port Elizabeth making it the perfect destination for those on a self-drive safari.

Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge

The colonial-style, Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge with nine inter-leading luxury rooms, swimming pool, supervised playroom, spacious green lawns and jungle gym facility ensures entertainment for the whole family.