Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations

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The migration of different groups of
people to this beautiful part of Africa
has resulted in a fascinating mix of
cultures and in the tangible
architectural, historical and cultural
evidence left behind in the form of
San rock art, the remains of Xhosa
villages and other artefacts, British,
Scottish and German Settler houses,
churches and town names, as well
as Anglo-Boer War sites and the
distinctive culture and cuisine of the
Indian, Malay, Greek and
Portuguese settlers.
The inconsistencies in the Eastern Cape’s topography are echoed by the
variety of climatic conditions experienced in the province. However, the
weather is generally kind to visitors and rarely reaches extremes except
during the hot Karoo summers. As one travels north towards the Free State,
the increase in altitude also means lower temperatures and conditions more
favourable to skiing than to sunbathing.
Although the towns in the heart of the Karoo experience long, hot summer
months and moderate winters, the towns in the north-east, along the Wild
Coast, experience moderate winters and long summers, with hot, balmy
conditions and a high rainfall.