Enjoy a safari in one of the fantastic private game reserves throughout the Eastern Cape, such as Shamwari or Kwandwe (both known for their conservation efforts), spotting the Big Five as well as cheetahs, giraffes, antelopes and more. As with elsewhere in South Africa, these game reserves are especially good for families because they are malaria free.

Take the opportunity to learn a phrase or two of the second most common language in South Africa (after Zulu) - Xhosa. The majority of Xhosa speakers are found in the Eastern Cape, and in many of our favourite lodges the team can introduce you to the clicks and sounds of this unique language.

Admire the sheer cliffs and columns that rise up some 400 feet up from the floor of the Valley of Desolation in Camdeboo National Park. Hike through the park to take in the huge variety of flora and fauna that are found here and the dramatic landscapes, formed as a result of volcanic and erosive forces over the course of 100 million years.