East London

East London, affectionately known as Buffalo City by the locals, is situated 1 000 km from Cape Town on the southeast coast of South Africa. Situated in between the Nahoon River in the north and the Buffalo River to the south, East London is home to the only river port in South Africa.

East London offers sweeping beaches, ideal for sailing, swimming, water skiing and boating, to be enjoyed all year round. East London has a population of about 250 000 residents, with over 700 000 in the metropolitan area. The motor industry is dominant in East London.

Though quite small, East London is a great place for tourist looking for the sea and sun, without the regular rush of holidaymakers. East London is also the ideal destination from which to explore the north eastern mountains and the Wild Coast.

Enjoy the sun, sea and surf during the day, and, when the sun sets, enjoy the many cinemas, theatres and restaurants this city has to offer. he climate in the Western Cape is typically Mediterranean and is usually warm and dry in the summer and mild and moist in the winter. Rain is frequent during the winter months.

Dive Spots in East London

As East London is the fourth largest city in the country and the only city that has a river harbour, wrecks can be found all over this area....more

East London River Port

East London is known for its river port which is developed at the mouth of the Buffalo River. The port can comfortably accommodate large oce...more

East London: Famous Attractions

Never mind the many other fine items housed in the East London Museum, including the first coelacanth, the fish thought to be the evolutiona...more

Eastern Cape Coastal Route

The Eastern Cape Coastal Route covers the length of the Eastern Cape Province stretching across a number of districts. The route starts at T...more

Key Attractions in East London

You can enjoy a four-wheel drive trip or an escorted hike from one hotel to the next along the Wild Coast Meander hike. In the north, tiny s...more

Silos MTB Park in East London

The majority of your riding at 3 Silos MTB Park will be amidst eucalyptus plantations, densely wooded valleys, savannah grassland and indige...more

Surfing in East London

On a pushing tide, with a medium swell and a fresh southwesterly fanning it, Nahoon Reef can throw anything from a solid six-foot slab of wa...more

Things to Do in East London

East London offers a laidback lifestyle and is home to South Africa’s only river port. East London is a charming little city nestled on th...more