The Wild Coast is an unspoiled natural treasure, which stretches along the Eastern Cape province's northern coastline

The Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast, which stretches from the Mtamvuna River in the north to the Great Kei River in the south, is a superb destination for travellers looking for something a little off the beaten track. It is an untamed wilderness of wild, picturesque beaches, cliffs, sheltered bays, and rolling hills and valleys; it is also one of the few places you'll see cattle chewing the cud on the beach.

Along this coast is a small town by the name of Hole in the Wall, which gets its name from a rocky archway just off the coast that’s been carved out by the waves over millions of years.

For those interested in marine life, southern right whales on their way from Antarctica to warmer waters frequent the Eastern Cape coastline between May and December each year. There are numerous spots along the coast that make for great whale-watching. Bottle-nosed dolphins are also a frequent sight along the coast.

Further inland, the wide open spaces of the Karoo Heartland cocoon towns such as Cradock and Graaff-Reinet. This is a dry, untouched area, offering stunning landscapes as well as game.

Jeffreys Bay is famous for its ‘supertubes’, long and consistently good waves.