The city of East London lies on the coast of the Indian Ocean, a wonderful community that is as friendly as they are helpful.
Its tropical climate makes it ideal for holidaymakers. It is the only River Port in South Africa and lies between the Nahoon River and Buffalo River.
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Nahoon Beach
Nahoon Beach is a lovely quiet family beach that has an amazing 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, the white beach sands are welcoming and the tide is quite gentle. There is limited parking available but more can be found near the Beach Hut.
Pack a picnic and spend the day out in the sun while your kids build sandcastles and frolic in the waves. Once the tide comes in the waves get large enough for surfing and bodyboarding.
Tip: This beach is animal friendly, so bring along your furry buddy.
- Cost: Free
- Address: Logan Dr, East London
Hemingways Mall
This small practical mall has all your needs covered, receiving a 4 star rating on Tripadvisor it is your one stop shop for everything.
Some of the features Hemingways Mall houses are:
- Casino
- Bowling Alley
- Arcade
- Ciname
- Go-Karts
- 4D Simulator
- Various Eateries
- Clothing and Department Stores
- Boutiques
- Banks
- Pet Store
- Hotel
The Mall might seem small to big city folk, but it is the biggest mall in East London. The selection of restaurants is a grouping of much loved favourites among locals. If movies are your thing the cinema housed within Hemingways Mall is worth a visit.
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- Address: Corner of Western Avenue and Two Rivers Drive, East London
- Contact Number: 043 721 3180
- More Info: Website
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve offers a unique blend of luxury and wildlife experiences, rated 4 stars on Tripadvisor, this Park is regularly attended.
The 3500 hectares of conservation land with its rolling hills, river valleys and luscious surroundings makes for a day of breathtaking experiences.
Some of the wildlife that can be seen at this park are:
- Elephants
- Buffalo
- Giraffes
- Antelope
- An array of bird species
The Premier Resort has it all from conference centres to the River Lodge, whether you’re looking for adventure or to relax and unwind in an African landscape this Game Park has got you covered.
Did You Know? During dusk and dawn predators are most active.
- Address: N6 National Road, Macleantown District, East London
- Contact Details: 043 742 9000
- More Info: Website
Other Things to Do in East London
Magic can be found just around the corner in this friendly city, ask any of the locals why they decided to call this their home.
It was once said that the magic of East London brings success and happiness, we don’t quite know if that is true or not but we do know that, there is something special about this little city.
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