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Choose your trip! There’s no better place for short, affordable, more frequent get- aways than the . In this guide to road tripping in the Eastern Cape there’s something for everyone. Choose the trip that appeals most to you and explore the fabulous Eastern Cape more often. Explore at Art heart #ECYours2Explore

Treat yourself to breakfast before feeding your art-loving soul with a visit to the Ann Bryant Art Gallery in East London. Meander along the R72 towards Bathurst. Meet local artists at the Engage Art Centre. Enjoy a light lunch at one of the many eateries and be sure to stop in and browse the many arts and crafts stores in the village. Overnight in Bathurst or Port IPPIN’ Alfred. Then head through to Alexandria. Enjoy R a walk through the Quinn Sculpture Garden T and Gallery and, after a cup of tea, head to for a walking tour of Route 67 - 67 Public Art Works symbolising Nelson Mandela’s D 67 years of work dedicated to the Freedom of A and 67 steps leading up to the

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Karoo lamb, venison, melktert, koeksusters, biltong, slow food and soul food await the food lover in the Karoo. Bedford, , Cradock, Nieu Bethesda and Graaff Reinet are the main towns to visit for sumptuous and home- PP grown fare. A mother and daughter team (from RI IN My Kitchen Rules SA Season 1) offer fabulous T ’ cookery courses.

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Calling all thrill-seekers. Get your fix sky diving over Makhanda or , bungee jumping off the Bloukrantz Bridge, kite surfing big Indian Ocean waves along the 800 km Eastern Cape coastline or ziplining through the treetops or over waterfalls in the Tsitsikamma. For the more IPPIN laidback adventure seeker, there is a great deal TR ’ to do from a kayak and lilo safari to a marine safari, a ferry cruise and sand sledding

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R TSITISKAMMA TOURISM ASSOCIATION www.tsitsikamma.info

NELSON MANDELA BAY TOURISM www.nmbt.co.za

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Where else do you get a beach and bush Big 7 experience? The Eastern Cape’s unique wildlife offering sets the tone for incredibly diverse back to nature experiences in provincial, national and privately-owned game and nature reserves.

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Beach walks, surfing, fishing (with a valid fishing license), boat cruises, whale and dolphin watching, kayaking and so much more. No matter where you live in the Eastern Cape, the 800 km coastline is begging to be explored. The variety of hotels, guest houses, self-catering and camping P options matches every budget. So get going... IP IN’ pack your cossie, beach towel and sunblock and R venture out to feel the bliss of sand on your feet T and surf in the air. For the more adventurous, one of the many hiking or slackpacking trails may be D more your thing.

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The Eastern Cape is incredibly diverse and rich in tradition, culture and history. It is the birthplace and resting place of legendary icons such as Nelson Mandela, Robert Sobukwe and many more. IPPIN Visit the museums and memorials, spend the TR ’ night at a homestay in a local village, braai with friends at your favourite spot or enjoy a drink at a

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