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Best time to be there

October to May is the best time to visit the Cape. Game viewing is better during the drier months of April to September. The wildflower season is generally from mid August to mid September. The whale watching season runs from June to November.

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Cape Town/Johannesburg

flying time

11 hours 30 minutes/10 hours 30 minutes non-stop

time difference

GMT +2 hours

Visas

Not required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area




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    The private game reserves of the Eastern Cape provide a perfect extension to any Garden Route itinerary. There are a variety of game reserves in the region, all within easy access of Port Elizabeth. Many of the reserves are the result of years of conservation projects. Together, they have now successfully reintroduced many of the species that had been eradicated throughout the hunting years.  Addo National Elephant Park began in 1931 when there were just 11 elephants remaining in the reserve, now there are over 450! The scenery of the Eastern Cape is varied with five different habitat types in the area: fynbos, forest, Karoo desert, grassland and savannah. The coastal region is worth an exploration with waters teeming with marine life.

    An Abercrombie & Kent Eastern Cape safari and Eastern Cape holiday are the perfect ways to explore this vibrant region.

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    Suggested Eastern Cape accommodation

    gorah elephant camp south africa eastern cape 

    Gorah Elephant Camp  

    Gorah Elephant Camp was the first 'Big Five' private concession to be built within a National Park. It is set in the heart of the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park.

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    Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

    Kwandwe means "place of the Blue Crane" in the Xhosa language and is home to a population of these splendid endangered birds. 25,000 hectares of farmland have been restored to pristine wilderness...

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    Samara Karoo Lodge  

    Samara is one of the largest private reserves in South Africa with 70,000 protected acres of the malaria-free Greater Karoo. Located 55km from Graaff-Reinet, the fourth oldest town in South Africa.

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    Shamwari Long Lee Manor  

    Originally built in 1910 and offering a distinctive Colonial experience, this splendidly restored Edwardian Manor House offers guests refined comfort, friendly service and enticing cuisine in the African bush.

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    Shamwari Bayethe Lodge  

    A splendid canvas and thatch roofed lodge with a large deck area overlooking a waterhole. The double volume lounge and dining area spills out onto a deck which is adjacent to the outside boma.

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    Shamwari Eagles Crag Lodge  

    Ultimate luxury personified - Shamwari Eagles Crag is nestled in a valley and provides the epitome of luxury for the most discerning of travellers. Each of the nine superior suites has been built to maximise privacy.

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    Shamwari Riverdene Lodge  

    The new family friendly lodge, Riverdene Lodge comprises of nine inter-leading luxury rooms, rim flow pool, supervised playroom, spacious green lawns and jungle gym facility.