Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations

LANGKLOOF FRUIT ROUTE (SYMBOL: APPLES)
The Langkloof Fruit Route starts west of Humansdorp and follows the R62. It
explores Langkloof (“Long Valley”), which has also been described as “the
valley of a thousand vistas”. This route takes visitors past a thousand different
views from fruit orchards and protea (flower)-bedecked hills in the Kouga and
Baviaanskloof Mountain catchment area to the small towns of Kareedouw and
Joubertina. There are many hiking, mountaineering, mountain-biking and birdwatching
trails in the area, as well as 4x4 routes There are also many other
wildlife and leisure activities to choose from.
SUNSHINE COAST AND COUNTRY ROUTE (SYMBOL:
SUN AND WAVES)
This route explores the spectacular strip of coastline between East London
and Port Elizabeth from the Van Stadens River, via Alexandria and Port
Alfred. Among the route’s many attractions are its magnificent coastline, rivers
and resorts, its fine wildlife, opportunities for dolphin- and whale-viewing and
the world’s first “Big Seven” reserve: the Greater Addo Elephant National Park
in the Sundays River Valley. Adventurers and historians alike will never want
for something new to capture their interest. Hiking, biking and 4x4 trails and
many other adventure sport options abound along this route, and there are
many monuments and places of historical interest, especially in the cities of
Port Elizabeth and East London.
SUNDAYS RIVER VALLEY ROUTE (SYMBOL: ELEPHANT AND ORANGE)
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