TOURISM ATTRACTION
Whether it’s heart-pounding adventure, immersive cultural heritage, majestic safaris, or authentic agri-tourism, the Eastern Cape has it all.
This category celebrates the incredible experiences that attract visitors from near and far.
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Exceptional Safari & Game Park Experience
Kouga Rhino Sanctuary
The Kouga Rhino Sanctuary is a dedicated conservation initiative located on Lombardini Game Farm in the Greater Garden Route. Established to protect South Africa’s endangered rhino population, the sanctuary provides a secure, environment where rhinos can live and thrive, free from the threat of poaching. Through immersive, educational wildlife experiences, guests are given rare, up-close encounters that foster awareness and advocacy.
The sanctuary is committed not only to preserving rhino populations but also to community involvement and environmental education. Its efforts reflect innovation in sustainable tourism, conservation excellence, and a heartfelt mission to protect one of Africa’s most iconic species.
Pumba Private Game Reserve
Pumba Private Game Reserve offers an unrivalled Big 5 experience in a malaria-free setting just outside Gqeberha. Guests enjoy luxury accommodation, world-class cuisine, and intimate wildlife encounters — including rare white lions — across 6,500 hectares of pristine wilderness.
With expert rangers, conservation-focused practices, and five-star amenities, Pumba seamlessly blends adventure and indulgence. Whether on a sunrise game drive or dining under the stars, guests leave with a deeper connection to nature and a heart full of unforgettable moments.
Ultimate Adventure Attraction
Blackwater Tubing Tsitsikamma
Blackwater Tubing in Storms River is an exciting outdoor adventure in the heart of South Africa’s Tsitsikamma National Park. It involves drifting down the Storms River gorge on specially designed inflatable tubes, passing through crystal-clear pools, rapids, and majestic canyons. Surrounded by lush indigenous forest and towering cliffs, this experience offers both thrill and breathtaking scenery.
Guided tours ensure safety and include optional cliff jumps and swimming in deep rock pools. It's a unique way to explore the rugged beauty of the Garden Route. Perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers, blackwater tubing combines fun, nature, and a splash of adrenaline.
Face Adrenalin – Bloukrans Bungy
We are world-renowned for our 216m Bloukrans Bungy jump, but we are excited to share our SKYWALK TOUR, ZIPLINE & HANG OUT ZONE activity. This is our softer adventure and is perfect for groups, incentives, families and our FIT travellers. With a minimum age of 8 years, it is a great family adventure!
The SkyWalk or Zipline Hangout is an adventure on its own and is an alternative to jumping.
This is Africa’s first and only SkyWalk Tour!
Wild Coast Horse Trails
Wild Coast Horse Trails offers unforgettable horse riding adventures along South Africa’s most rugged and beautiful Wild Coast. Rooted in community, connection, and conservation, our trails blend freedom, authenticity, and heart. Riders from around the world come to immerse themselves in wild, untamed landscapes, form bonds with special horses, and experience local hospitality firsthand.
As proud finalists in the 2025 Eastern Cape Tourism Awards, we champion responsible equine tourism and soulful travel. Whether you're seeking deep reconnection, coastal magic, or the ride of a lifetime—this is where the adventure begins.
Unique Agri-Tourism Experience
Glen Avon Farm
There is something very special about staying at Glen Avon Farm. A sense of timelessness and a magical feeling of serenity that you will experience while relaxing on this unique and historic 7th-generation working farm. The quintessential farm stay holiday.
Guests are invited to join the staff on their daily rounds, moving animals between pastures, helping with the daily hand milking in the byre, watching sheep and angora goat shearing and experiencing lambing time while holding a lamb.
Visit the historic water mill, Boer War era shearing shed, the old graveyard, and stay in Hart Cottage, dating back to 1817.
Karoo Ranching
Karoo Ranching is an agritourism business focused on raising the profile of South African farmers.
Karoo Ranching offers guests the opportunity to participate in real life cattle drives and ranch rides. Their retail shops champion natural fibres produced by South African farmers.
Pabala Private Nature Reserve
Pabala Private Nature Reserve is an eco-tourism destination in the Eastern Cape offering a unique blend of wildlife, farm life, and authentic rural experiences. Accommodation includes luxury suites, a guest house, self-catering units, and a tented bush camp.
We host weddings, conferences, and private events, and offer activities like game drives, nature walks, honey tasting, beekeeping, and small-batch gin and rum experiences. With a focus on sustainability, honey production, local upliftment, and immersive guest service, Pabala delivers memorable, nature-rooted stays for families, couples, and adventurers alike.
Iconic Cultural & Heritage Experience
Hand in Hand Visual Art Studios
Hand in Hand Visual Art Studio offers an immersive Xhosa cultural experience through authentic art workshops, storytelling, and township tours. Based in Motherwell, South Africa, we empower communities using creativity as a tool for healing and expression.
Visitors engage in hands-on recycled art sessions, learn traditional techniques, and explore local life, guided by passionate artists. Our programs celebrate Ubuntu "humanity through unity"while preserving culture and inspiring youth.
Tshaka Tours and Adventures
Tshaka Tours and Adventures is a beacon for authentic rural ecotourism, specialising in Rock Art Tours and sustainable living experiences in Tlokoeng (Mount Fletcher). What sets us apart is our deep, personal connection to the region’s rich history of ancient San (Bushman) rock art, a journey we began in 2006.
With over 20 rock art sites recorded, and expert training from top archaeologists, we are unrivalled specialists in this field.
Tsitsikamma Indigenous Tours
Tsitsikamma Indigenous Tours was established by Eastern Cape Artist, Stanley Grootboom with its goals and objectives to give visitors an authentic and unique cultural heritage experience. We offer rock art and indigenous medicinal plant educational talks, indigenous traditional dance and storytelling, a live art demonstration, a walkabout tour of the unique indigenous book installations and art of Stanley Grootboom as well as a tour of the Indigenous Art Gallery and a Culinary Experience (Traditional food).
We also focus on creating an awareness, education and the preservation on Indigenous cultural heritage. This is an experience not to be missed.
