Blandine Collenot

East London Holidays

A little-known small city on the South African coast.

Visit East London

Nature, Adventure & Sport

East London: How to get there?

7 hours and 30 minutes' drive from Durban and 3 hours and 15 minutes' drive from Port Elizabeth

East London: See when to go?

All year round

East London: For how long?

Half a day

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East London: What to see nearby?

Zebras about to cross the road, Kruger Park, South Africa

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

East London is a river port that is rather dull but gifted with an impressive surfing spot.

My suggestion

Stay near the beach but don't be there longer than a night, there are much better places a few kilometres down the Wild Coast.

Anonymous

Travel writer

A little-known small city on the South African coast.

My suggestion

This could be a nice stopping place, but there is nothing in particular to see here.

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