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Elephant are one of the Big Five you can see in the Eastern Cape

Visit the Eastern Cape Game Areas, South Africa

Visit the Eastern Cape Game Areas, South Africa

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Easily attached to a Garden Route itinerary, the Eastern Cape has perhaps done more than any other area to put conservation on the map in South Africa.

Addo Elephant National Park and Shamwari Game Reserve

Led by the Addo Elephant National Park and Shamwari, increasing numbers of former farms are being turned over to conservation, fences are coming down and the land is being restored to its natural state. Much of the area is characterized by Karoo vegetation, a semi-arid environment of thick scrub and rolling hills, dotted with weird succulents.

The Big Five

Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape Game AreasMost of the reserves are now home to the Big Five, and wild dog are making a welcome return as well.

The favorable location, quality accommodation, lack of malaria and good game viewing have contributed to a surge in popularity for Eastern Cape safaris.

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Places to visit in the Eastern Cape Game Areas

Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting the Eastern Cape Game Areas, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travelers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.

Suggested itinerary featuring the Eastern Cape Game Areas

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in the Eastern Cape Game Areas, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of the Eastern Cape Game Areas

Places & hotels on the map

    Places in and around the Eastern Cape Game Areas

    Photos of the Eastern Cape Game Areas

    • Eastern Cape Game Areas, South Africa
      Eastern Cape Game Areas, South Africa
    • Game drive in Kwandwe
      Game drive in Kwandwe
    • Giraffes in the sunset, Eastern Cape
      Giraffes in the sunset, Eastern Cape
    • Game drive in Kwandwe
      Game drive in Kwandwe
    • Lion in the Eastern Cape
      Lion in the Eastern Cape
    • Giraffe in Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
      Giraffe in Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
    • Zebras in the Eastern Cape
      Zebras in the Eastern Cape
    • White rhino, Eastern Cape
      White rhino, Eastern Cape

    Accommodation choices for the Eastern Cape Game Areas

    We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Eastern Cape Game Areas. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.