Explore South Africa
Embark on a journey of beauty and adventure in South Africa.
Bordering Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Swaziland, and surrounding the independent kingdom of Lesotho, South Africa offers an incredible variety of experiences. With a coastline that stretches over 2,500 kilometres, the country is uniquely positioned between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, giving you the perfect mix of stunning beaches, scenic landscapes, and ocean adventures.
Whether you’re seeking thrilling activities or a relaxing escape, South Africa caters to all. For the adventurous, there’s bungee jumping, exhilarating safaris to witness the iconic Big 5, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you on your toes. If you prefer to unwind, indulge in the serenity of South Africa’s Blue Flag beaches or relax in luxury at one of the many game lodges nestled within nature’s beauty.
Nature lovers will also be enchanted by South Africa’s diverse plant life, with more than 20,000 species, including the famous Protea, native to the country’s unique fynbos. From its breathtaking landscapes to vibrant culture, South Africa truly is a destination that will captivate you and leave you longing for more. Plan your unforgettable journey today… with Allenio Travel!
Don’t miss out on the Eastern Cape when planning your next holiday to South Africa!
Located on the southeast coast of South Africa, the destination is a little off the beaten track but easily accessible by road or air. It’s an immensely diverse region, offering laid-back and thrilling adventures, first-class safari experiences, wide open spaces, and friendly, welcoming people. It’s an unpretentious region where you will feel the true heartbeat of South Africa. Let Allenio Travel take you there!
The Eastern Cape’s boasting rights include over 800 km of incredible coastline with some of the most amazing beaches in South Africa, jaw-dropping rock formations and landscapes, and a magnificently rich diversity of fauna and flora.
The Baviaanskloof is renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its floristic diversity. Uniquely, the Eastern Cape offers sightings of the Big 7 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, Southern Right whales and Great White sharks) in a malaria-free environment. Experience the warmth of the friendly people and generous hospitality – and the Eastern Cape has more ‘sunshine’ days than any other South African province – more than 300 out of 365 days are sunny! Most significantly, the Eastern Cape is the birthplace of South Africa’s most celebrated leaders, notably the late global icon and humanitarian Nelson Mandela.
BUFFALO CITY
Visit the beautiful Buffalo City and experience a warm and friendly welcome from its diverse and unique people. Be amazed by spectacular natural landscapes and take advantage of the splendid adventure activities.
NELSON MANDELA BAY
Nelson Mandela Bay boasts magnificent golden beaches along the warm water of the Indian Ocean. The city offers many attractions, including history, eco-tourism, beaches, entertainment, shopping, business, wildlife and more. Experience the splendour, beauty, spirit, freedom, wildlife, culture and friendliness.
FRIENDLY N6
Dubbed “the Friendly n6” because of the hospitality of the local people, this route offers natural history, trout fishing, 4×4 trails, a taste of farm life, meetings with living legends, and the pure bliss of driving around the mountain heights.
KAROO HEARTLAND
Vast, flat plains, rocky mountains, and the most significant assortment of succulents in the world dominate the Karoo heartland’s rugged and intense beauty. This beautiful area, subject to red dust, thorny acacias, stunted vegetation, aloes, windmills, sheep and the odd angora goat, boasts some of the quaintest towns in the country.
KOUGA / BAVIAANS
The Kouga Route incorporates the towns of Humansdorp, Patensie and Hankie in the Gamtoos Valley, the Langkloof Valley, the Baviaanskloof Wilderness area and the Coastal Towns of Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay and Jeffrey’s Bay. Enjoy activities from beach horse rides and hiking to calamari tasting and golf.
SUNDAYS RIVER VALLEY
In the Sunday’s River Valley, the Addo Elephant National Park stretches from the Karoo region north of the Zuurberg Mountain Range to the coast and islands of Algoa Bay. One of the most biologically diverse areas in the world, this region boasts five of the country’s seven biomes. It is home to one of the most densely populated elephant herds in the world and to the locally endemic flightless dung beetle.
SUNSHINE COAST
This route explores the spectacular strip of coastline between Port Elizabeth and East London, where you will travel via coastal towns and hamlets like Colchester, Alexandria, Kenton-on-sea, Port Alfred and Kidds Beach. The route’s primary attraction is its magnificent sandy coastline, which has many rivers, resorts and attractions.
TSITSIKAMMA
The Tsitsikamma adventure route stretches from the Bloukrans River in the west to the Tsitsikamma River in the east. It is bordered on the north by the imposing Tsitsikamma Mountains and on the south by the Indian Ocean. Tsitsikamma is a Khoi word meaning “place of abundant or sparkling water”.
WILD COAST
The Wild Coast stretches from East London all the way north to Port Edward. The region is home to some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the world. It is a place of steep green hills atop which sit clusters of traditional Xhosa mud huts, a land of windswept cliffs, deserted white beaches, forests, untamable waves and numerous shipwrecks.
FRONTIER COUNTRY
This route traverses the area that was the scene of 9 frontier wars between the British and the Xhosa and the meeting place of 5 great cultures: San, Khoi-Khoi, Dutch, Xhosa and British. Frontier Country, in its natural state, is one of the most diverse regions on earth. Much of the pristine indigenous flora and fauna is still accessible, making for breathtaking views, experiences and memories.
AMATHOLE MOUNTAINS
This route stretches from Adelaide in the west to Stutterheim in the east, with the majestic Amatola mountains standing as a clear beacon on the horizon. Here, you will discover an area steeped in Xhosa culture and settler history. Experience trout fishing, canoeing, bass fishing, mountain biking, archery and abseiling in this magnificent region.