Scenic Beaches
Go horseback riding, spot dolphins, or just soak up the sun at the selection of beaches in and around the city, including Nahoon Beach and Gonubie Beach.
East London is South Africa’s only river port city in the Eastern Cape province. With over 267,000 residents, it is the gateway to the Wild Coast and the Sunshine Coast. East London offers you its wonderful selection of alluring resorts. The top attractions of this destination include Nahoon Beach, Hemingways Mall, and Mpongo Park Game Private Reserve.
Treat yourself to an amazing time in this scenic coastal city, because cheap flights to East London are now available for a limited time! East London is the home of East London Airport (ELS), which is a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
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Go horseback riding, spot dolphins, or just soak up the sun at the selection of beaches in and around the city, including Nahoon Beach and Gonubie Beach.
There are plenty of opportunities to meet the animals in the Eastern Cape region, with venues such as the East London Coast Nature Reserve, the Lion Park and the East London Aquarium.
With exciting things to do, such as canoeing, mountain biking, exploring 4x4 trails and going skydiving, you’ll definitely leave East London with a wealth of memories!
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | South Africa |
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Currency | South African Rand |
Language | Xhosa / Afrikaans / English / Sotho |
Hub Airport | East London Airport (ELS) |
Airline | South African Airways |
Time Zone | GMT + 2 |
Travel Adaptor | Type D / M / N |
East London enjoys warm days, moderate to cool nights, and rainfall throughout the year. When it comes to visiting the wildlife reserves around East London, the best times to visit are from December to January (early to mid-summer) and April to September (mid-autumn to early-spring), when the rainfall averages around 10 days a month and the temperatures comfortably range from the low to mid-20s. Be prepared for higher accommodation rates and longer queues at attractions, and make sure you book a hotel room well in advance. If you’re willing to brave more wet weather to get more availability and better accommodation costs, then visit from February to March (late-summer – early-autumn), when the rainfall is at its highest, but the temperatures still sit around the low to mid-20s.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 18°C | 18°C | 17°C | 15°C | 13°C | 10°C | 10°C | 11°C | 12°C | 14°C | 15°C | 17°C |
High °C | 25°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 21°C | 20°C | 21°C | 20°C | 21°C | 23°C | 24°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 70 | 81 | 97 | 66 | 51 | 36 | 38 | 52 | 76 | 92 | 88 | 75 |
East London is a charming and historic port city in the southeast part of South Africa. Sitting on the Buffalo River, you have the guarantee of delightful access to the destination’s lovely coastline, which is a popular spot for horseback riding! Besides its superb location, this city offers you a variety of natural, cultural, and adrenaline-pumping activities, meaning that you can expect a memorable holiday experience in the Eastern Cape.
Treat the family to a holiday in East London, with visits to Lion Park, a mini game reserve that offers fun-filled activities for the children and more than just lions, but additionally giraffes, tigers, cheetahs, camels, zebras, and various bird species and many. Meet all the fascinating creatures of the sea at the East London Aquarium, the oldest aquarium in South Africa.
For the thrill seekers, take surfing lessons at Bunkers Hills, discover all the 4x4 trails in De Kraal, or test your balance and endurance, and admire the scenery at the 3 Silos Adventure Park.
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