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  1. East London (Xhosa: eMonti; Afrikaans: Oos-Londen) is a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa, in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. The city lies on the Indian Ocean coast, largely between the Buffalo River and the Nahoon River , and hosts the country's only river port .

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eastern_CapeEastern Cape - Wikipedia

    The Eastern Cape ( Xhosa: iMpuma-Kapa; Afrikaans: Oos-Kaap [ˈuəs.kɑːp]) is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are East London and Gqeberha. Due to its climate and nineteenth century towns, it is a common location for tourists.

  3. Fun Things to do in East London. N o traffic, subtropical weather and endless beach days make East London an unbeatable city for holidaymakers and residents alike. In no particular order, here are some of the best things to do in and around this balmy river-meets-sea city.

    • Orient and Eastern Beaches. One of East London's best assets are its beautiful beaches, washed by relatively warm waters thanks to the Indian Ocean currents.
    • Gonubie Beach. About a half-hour drive northeast of East London at the Gonubie River's mouth, beautiful Gonubie Beach sports the coveted Blue Flag status, awarded to beaches with excellent water quality, safety, and environmental management.
    • East London Museum. At the north end of Oxford Street, the East London Museum, established in 1921, is one of the most fascinating natural history museums in the country.
    • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve. Inkwenkwezi is one of the top private safari parks on the Eastern Cape. Located on the Wild Coast, about 33 kilometers from East London, the park's 4,000 hectares span five regional biomes, including tidal estuaries, resulting in an impressive diversity of wildlife.
  4. East London, (Afrikaans-'Oos-Londen'), is a Port City is situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It lies at the mouth of the Buffalo River along the Indian Ocean. The need for a reliable Harbour to service the Frontier Region of the Eastern Cape began to surface during the 1830's.

  5. East London, port city, Eastern Cape province, South Africa. It lies at the mouth of the Buffalo River along the Indian Ocean. Buffalo Harbour, first visited by the British in 1836 and named Port Rex, was used as a supply base during the seventh Cape Frontier War (1846).