Your Ultimate Eastern Cape Summer Bucket List
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Collected on 7 October 2026
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On Foot Cheetah Tracking
Visitors can take a guided 1–3 hour activity to search for cheetahs in Mountain Zebra National Park and approach on foot when a collared cheetah is located.
- Who it is for
- People aged 12 to 65 interested in guided cheetah tracking
- How to act on it
- Use the SANParks activity page or call +27 48 881 2427.
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Drive out with your guide to search for the elusive Mountain Zebra National Park cheetahs.
Chokka Trail
The Chokka Trail is a 62km slackpack hiking holiday through three fishing villages, coastal scenery, dunes, a tidal river, fynbos and wetlands, including a visit to a privately owned working harbour.
- Who it is for
- Hikers and visitors seeking a coastal walking holiday
- How to act on it
- Contact the provider at chokkatrail@gmail.com, http://chokkatrail.co.za/ or 0738250835.
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These are some of the ingredients that make up the Chokka Trail, a 62km slackpack hiking holiday between Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis.
Skydiving
JBay Skydiving offers an introduction to skydiving through a tandem jump, as well as the possibility of qualifying to skydive with a licence anywhere in the world.
- Who it is for
- People interested in trying or learning skydiving
- How to act on it
- Visit https://skydivejeffreysbay.co.za/ or contact JBay Skydiving on +27726622150 or info@skydivejeffreysbay.co.za.
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If you are unsure whether skydiving is for you, consider a tandem as an introductory insight into the world of skydiving.
Island Nature Reserve trails
Visitors can walk on safe, manageable pathways and trails in the Island Nature Reserve, including the 16-kilometre circular Bushbuck Hiking Trail and shorter trails.
- Who it is for
- Visitors and families, including little ones
- How to act on it
- Use the listed reserve page or contact reservations@ecparks.co.za or 041 378 1634.
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The Bushbuck Hiking Trail is a 16 kilometre walk that is a circular trail with a lookout and views of the Indian Ocean and surrounding mountains.
Karoo Brew
Visitors can visit KarooBrew in Cradock for solar-roasted coffee, pizza, free Wi-Fi and a modern café setting.
- Who it is for
- Visitors to Cradock
- How to act on it
- Visit 20 Durban Street in Cradock, or contact KarooBrew on Facebook (@KarooBrew20), Instagram ( karoo_brew ) or 064 087 9853.
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The coffee is Solar Roasted, using state of the art, environmentally-friendly technology with infrared radiation in revolving perforated drums.
Frosty Peaks Camino
The Frosty Peaks Camino is a five-day, high-altitude walking tour covering about 15 to 20 kilometres per day along gravel roads and local trek paths, with camping, swimming and wildlife-viewing opportunities.
- Who it is for
- Walkers seeking a multi-day high-altitude hiking experience
- How to act on it
- Contact Frosty Peaks at https://frostypeaks.co.za/camino/, frostypeaks.wartrail@gmail.com or Whatsapp: 083 578 7033.
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A unique high altitude walking tour that will take you from cave to beautiful cave.
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On Foot Cheetah Tracking
- The group must have a minimum of two and maximum of eight people.
- Participants must be between 12 and 65 years old.
- People older than 65 must submit a doctor's certificate confirming that they are medically fit to hike in rugged terrain.
- Participants must wear neutral clothing, not white or black, and walking shoes.
- Participants must bring their own water and a small snack.
Where: Visitors taking the activity at Mountain Zebra National Park · Mountain Zebra National Park
Chokka Trail
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Where: Hikers travelling between Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis · Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis
Skydiving
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Island Nature Reserve trails
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Where: Visitors to Island Nature Reserve · Island Nature Reserve
Karoo Brew
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Where: Visitors in Cradock · Cradock
Frosty Peaks Camino
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Facts
Places
Eastern Cape, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Key Takeaways
- Eastern Cape summer tourism bucket list
- KarooBrew at 20 Durban Street in Cradock
- On Foot Cheetah Tracking at Mountain Zebra National Park
- Chokka Trail is a 62km slackpack hiking holiday
- Frosty Peaks Camino is a five-day walking tour
- Island Nature Reserve includes the 16 kilometre Bushbuck Hiking Trail
- Skydiving and Wild Coast Horse Riding are promoted
- Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA)
- KarooBrew
- Mountain Zebra National Park
- Chokka Trail
- Island Nature Reserve
- Frosty Peaks Camino
- JBay Skydiving
- Wild Coast