This vast country is undoubtedly one of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth. Fondly known by locals as the 'Rainbow Nation', South Africa has 11 official languages and its multicultural inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of African, Asian and European cultures. Spend your days discovering the gourmet restaurants, impressive art and nightlife scenes and fine beaches of Cape Town; enjoying a typical braai (barbecue) in the Soweto township; browsing the bustling Indian markets in Durban; or sampling some of the world’s finest wines in the picturesque Cape Winelands.
Due to its rich and turbulent history there are plenty of historical attractions to explore including the Zululand battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg and Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. Above all else, South Africa’s attraction lies in its remarkably untamed wilderness with its astonishing range of wildlife roaming freely across unfenced game reserves. With all of this variety on offer, it is little wonder that South Africa has fast become Africa’s most popular tourist destination.
The coastal city of Port Elizabeth is a laid-back and relaxing destination, incorporating aspects of big city life with the atmosphere of a small seaside town. Known as "The Friendly City" or "The Windy City" because of the notorious wind, Port Elizabeth has glorious blue flag beaches, including the renowned King's Beach, Pollock Beach and Seaview. Port Elizabeth is a very convenient city, with everything being 15 minutes away from each other, and encompasses brilliant world class facilities as well as lush greenery and scenic views.
PE has moderate weather, and is mostly warm and sunny with that famous breeze picking up after noon. The hotels and guesthouses around the beachfront area are stylish and contemporary and the swanky Sun International Boardwalk Casino and entertainment complex is the perfect place to spend an evening. Port Elizabeth is also home to the biggest mall in the Eastern Cape, Baywest, which has an array of high end stores and restaurants.
With the beautiful beach, warm African sun and a little bit of a social buzz, PE can be seen as a mini, more laid-back Cape Town that is a perfect and quiet holiday destination.
Kenton-on-Sea, or simply Kenton as its known, is a cozy seaside town found along the Sunshine Coast between the Bushmans and Kariega Rivers. Kenton is small with only a thousand or so people living there but during the summer months it becomes a hive of activity with many people visiting for a relaxing holiday.
Kenton has beautiful beaches that are excellent for swimming and enjoying various water activities. The waters are warm and the weather is constantly sunny throughout summer. Kenton also has interesting caves, rock formations, and tidal pools that are ideal for exploring - Kariega Beach, the main beach, has blue flag status and is the perfect family beach with an array of activities and shallow tidal pools. The sea is not the only body of water that attracts visitors, Kenton is near the Kariega River which is popular spot for boating, canoeing and swimming and also hosts a number of fantastic birdlife.
Although known for its fantastic beach, Kenton also boasts gorgeous lush surrounds and terrain that have plenty of trails for hiking, walking, mountain biking r horseback riding. The Kariega Game Reserve is nearby where the Big 5 (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo) can be seen, as well as the extended Big 7 (Big 5 including the southern right whale and great white shark).
If you're looking for a quiet holiday destination that's suitable for the whole family, Kenton-on-Sea is the perfect place to go. Small, secluded and filled with great activities it will definitely be a fantastic adventure.
Pumba Private Game Reserve, set against the beautiful Eastern Cape landscape, is the perfect destination for a Big Five African Safari. Experience Africa’s wildlife in their natural habitat, from the rare white lion to hippo, hyena, giraffe, wild dog, and cheetah, as well as 21 antelope species and over 250 bird species. The area provides amazing photographic opportunities of the beautiful Cariega River floodplain, complete with waterholes, as well as of the magnificent Zuurberg Mountains. Activities include fishing, birding safaris, guided bush walks, and stargazing.
