Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations
Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations
Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations
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ADVENTURE AND SPORT<br />
Hiking, biking and mountaineering: Many adventure and sporting activities are<br />
available in the area. The town’s proximity to the nearby Tsitsikamma and<br />
Kouga Mountains and the Langkloof<br />
Valley makes it in ideal spot from<br />
where to participate in most<br />
adventure sports such as hiking,<br />
biking and mountaineering, to name<br />
but a few. Enquire at the local<br />
tourism office for more information.<br />
ENTERTAINMENT AND<br />
SHOPPING<br />
Indigenous Wood Factory: The<br />
yellowwood, blackwood, stinkwood<br />
and imbuia trees growing in the<br />
area are put to good use at the<br />
Indigenous Wood Factory, where<br />
exquisite furniture is made. Visitors<br />
may view and buy the products.<br />
FAUNA AND FLORA<br />
Willow Trees: The willow trees in<br />
the grounds of the Assegaaibosch<br />
Hotel are said to grow from cuttings<br />
taken from the trees at Napoleon’s<br />
grave, on the Island of St Helena.<br />
Many Boer prisoners of war<br />
were sent to this island during the<br />
Anglo-Boer War.<br />
HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE<br />
Dutch Reformed Church: A stately sandstone church was erected here in<br />
1906.<br />
Forester’s Statue: The statue is a monument to those who contributed to the<br />
growth of the area’s timber industry.<br />
KENTON ON SEA<br />
The resort town of Kenton on Sea is one of the most popular holiday<br />
destinations in the country. Scenic trails along the Kariega and Bushman<br />
Rivers are great favourites among nature lovers. The Boesmansriviermond<br />
Resort is the centrepiece of the town.<br />
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