East London
City Eastern Cape

East London

South Africa's only river port, with long Indian Ocean beaches, an aquarium, and the gateway to the Wild Coast to the north.

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Our take

The gateway to the Wild Coast with a distinct river-port character.

The gateway to the Wild Coast with a distinct river-port character.

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Why go

As South Africa's only river port, this city offers access to long, undeveloped beaches and serves as the entry point to the Wild Coast. It is a regional industrial center with a more relaxed pace than the major metros.

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