The Ultimate East London, South Africa Trip Itinerary
East London is a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa. It hosts the only river port in the country, and is one of the smaller cities in South Africa. Named after the city of London in England, East London was founded in 1836 around the river port, and was elevated to city status in 1914. The city’s economy is based on the automotive industry, and others including clothing, textiles, pharmaceuticals and food processing. East London is the gateway to some great resorts, including Yellowsands, Glen Eden, Areena, Gonubie, Queensbury Bay, Cintsa West and Cintsa East. East London Zoo, East London Museum, and Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve are among the city’s main attractions.
Here are some of the top places to visit in East London
1. Orient Beach
2. East London Museum
3. Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
4. Apex Predator Park
5. Mpongo Private Game Reserve
6. City Hall
7. Ann Bryant Art Gallery
8. Hemingways Mall
9. Gately House
10. Khaya La Bantu Cultural Village
Things to do in East London
1. Catch some sun on Gonubie beach
2. Watch out for dolphins on the Esplanade
3. Be wowed by the cliffs at Morgan Bay
4. Drop in on Lavender Blue Organic Market for a farmhouse breakfast
5. Visit one of the largest Coca-Cola collections anywhere
6. Gourmet food with a view at Grazia’s Fine Food and Wine
7. Listen to jazz at Imbizo African Cuisine and Jazz Cafe
8. East London claims the last remaining Dodo egg
9. Surf the Nahoon Reef
10. Fish from your tent at Areena River Resort
