Opportunities
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Adventure seekers can participate in water-based activities like diving, fishing, kayaking, and jet skiing, land-based adventures such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and 4x4 driving, and air-based experiences like paragliding, skydiving, and helicopter flips.
- Who it is for:
- adventure tourists and outdoor enthusiasts
- How to act on it:
- Visit designated adventure sites in the Eastern Cape and register with licensed providers
Tourists can explore historical landmarks, museums, art galleries, township tours, and natural heritage areas across the Eastern Cape, including destinations like Amatola Mountain Escape Route, Tsitsikamma Adventure Route, and Greater Addo Route.
- Who it is for:
- tourists and visitors to the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it:
- Travel to the Eastern Cape and visit any of the listed heritage sites, routes, or attractions
Tourists can follow curated travel routes such as the Amatola Mountain Escape Route, Baviaans Wilderness Route, Greater Addo Route, Kouga Route, Sunshine Coast Route, Friendly N6 Wild Coast Route, Tsitsikamma Adventure Route, Frontier Country Route, and Coastal Route to explore the region's diverse landscapes and heritage.
- Who it is for:
- road-trippers and tourists exploring the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it:
- Plan a journey using the listed destination routes and visit key stops along each one
Visitors can book stays at various types of accommodations including guest houses, bed and breakfasts, farm stays, holiday homes, hostels, lodges, resorts, and caravan and camping villages across the province.
- Who it is for:
- tourists and travelers seeking lodging in the Eastern Cape
- How to act on it:
- Contact local tourism offices or use online platforms to book available accommodations
Travelers can access protected natural areas such as Baviaanskloof, Dwesa, Great Fish River, Hluleka, Mkhambathi, and Silaka for wildlife viewing, camping, hiking, and nature conservation education.
- Who it is for:
- nature lovers, hikers, campers, and wildlife enthusiasts
- How to act on it:
- Visit the provincial reserves in the Eastern Cape and comply with park entry rules and regulations
Guided tours through townships and villages in the Eastern Cape that provide insight into local Xhosa traditions, daily life, traditional restaurants, and shebeens.
- Who it is for:
- visitors to the Eastern Cape, tourists interested in authentic community experiences
- How to act on it:
- Book or join a guided township tour through a local tourism provider or agency
Engage in cultural experiences such as traditional performances, storytelling, and heritage site visits while travelling along designated tourism routes like the Wild Coast, Tsitsikamma Adventure, and Coastal routes.
- Who it is for:
- tourists visiting the Eastern Cape via designated routes
- How to act on it:
- Travel along one of the Eastern Cape's destination routes and participate in cultural events offered along the way
Opportunities to explore art museums, galleries, and craft programmes across the Eastern Cape, where local artists display and sell their work.
- Who it is for:
- art enthusiasts, tourists, cultural visitors
- How to act on it:
- Visit art museums, galleries, or craft programmes located in various towns and routes in the Eastern Cape
Travelers whose journey starts or passes through the yellow fever belt in Africa or South America must carry a valid yellow fever certificate. This document is required for entry into South Africa and must be obtained prior to travel.
- Who it is for:
- travelers arriving from or transiting through the yellow fever belt
- How to act on it:
- Obtain a yellow fever vaccination and certificate from a designated medical facility before travel
Foreign visitors who are not exempted must obtain a visa before entering South Africa. The visa allows entry at a port of entry where an immigration officer will assess eligibility based on documentation such as a valid passport, return ticket, and any required health certificates.
- Who it is for:
- non-exempt foreign visitors to South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply for a visa through the Department of Home Affairs before travel
US passport holders do not need a visa to enter South Africa and can stay for up to 90 days with just a valid passport. This applies to visits for tourism or business purposes, provided all other entry requirements are met.
- Who it is for:
- US passport holders visiting South Africa for tourism or business
- How to act on it:
- Present a valid US passport upon arrival at a South African port of entry
Foreign visitors to South Africa can claim a refund of the 14% value added tax (VAT) paid on most goods and services when they depart from the country. The refund is available at the airport upon departure.
- Who it is for:
- foreign visitors to South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Visit the airport's VAT refund counter upon departure from South Africa