11. Chintsa Community Experience and Beach Escape
· 6 hoursDiscover the vibrant Chintsa community on a meaningful journey that blends culture, connection, and impact. Start with a guided walk through the village, exploring both affluent areas and the township, while learning about local history, schools, and youth projects. Visit Onwaba Drop-In Centre, meet Temi, help prepare and serve meals to children, and spend quality time interacting with them. Later, relax at Crawford's Beach Lodge, enjoy the beach, or try pottery at Hay clay Pottery and Painting Studio. This immersive experience offers a rare chance to connect with the community, make a positive impact, and enjoy the coastal beauty of the region.
22. Addo Elephant Park multi-day Photo Safari
5.0· 6 reviews· 3 daysExperience the unique atmosphere and endless wilderness of the African bush with like-minded people in a small group. On the first day, we will explore some of the famous sights of East London on our way to Addo Elephant Park. In the evening we will have a South African braai. This is a barbeque but carries an important cultural meaning for South Africans. For us, this means that we can’t miss a good braai. We will spend the full second day of the trip in Addo Elephant Park. It is the third-largest National Park in South Africa and has recently become the only park in the world that is home to Africa's “Big 7”: Buffalo, Lion, Elephant, Leopard and Rhinoceros, Great White Sharks and Southern Right Whales. On the third day, we will explore the Sundays River and you will have the opportunity to join a river cruise or do some sandboarding. Your guide will teach you Clicks from our native dialogue IsiXhosa.
33. Private Beach Lodge and Giraffe Interaction for Cruise ship Guest
5.0· 1 reviews· 7 hoursThe incredible Beach lodge is truly beautiful with breathtaking views, great hosts and staff; and a place to unwind and feel at one with nature. Super food and surroundings allow you to really soak up the African Atmosphere and tranquility in peace. If it's swimming in the pool or ocean, walking along the miles of golden beach or just relaxing around the resort, you will feel reenergized at the end of your short stay. After all of this, you get to top it off by meeting ABBY the giraffe. This really puts size into perspective when you are up close and personal with him, as well you being able to appreciate an experience that is unique and that you will talk about for years to come. This is a small intimate tour so that you don't feel like just a number.
44. East London City Tour
4.6· 12 reviews· 4 hoursLet’s explore East London’s city centre and its many historical sites, including City hall, the German settler monument and Hero’s park. You will enjoy the esplanade beach front and the harbour view. Further highlights of the tour include visiting East London museum, Nahoon footprints educational centre, Biko bridge and a visit at a shop of locally made crafts.
55. 3hrs Cruise Experience at Nahoon River
4.5· 2 reviews· 3 hoursA really unique and fun tour. Experience nature as we cruise the Nahoon River Estuary with it's abundance of bird life as well as enjoying local foods, beers, wine and soft drinks before getting to spend time lapping up the sun on the golden beach of Nahoon. With the warm Indian Ocean, you can swim all year round. spend time exploring the area, swimming, bathing or just walking the km's of beach and relaxing in the South African sun.
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