Hidden gems - Tourist Attractions in East London, South Africa not to miss (Updated July, 2023)

Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in East London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in East London. This list contains 35 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Hotel

Elegant suites with Jacuzzis and sea-view decks, plus an Africa-shaped pool and a private beach.

4.90 (84 reviews) (~104.43 km from centre)

Iets van als online store

Linens store

Delivery

4.90 (18 reviews) (~188.69 km from centre)

Kikuyu Lodge Game Reserve

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Great place for hunting, sight seeing, we had out wedding there and it was so amazing! So beautiful!

4.90 (18 reviews) (~148.33 km from centre)

Applegarth / Bredon Cottage

Museum

4.90 (16 reviews) (~102.39 km from centre)

Given's Tours

Tour operator

👍👍 An unforgettable lifetime experience

4.90 (14 reviews) (~188.69 km from centre)

Raggy Charters

Whale watching tour agency

👍👍 Had an amazing day out with the Raggy Charter team. Knowledgeable team amd able to answer many questions and provide good insight. Thanks to Jake for staying in contact with me and advising on the weather im advance. This helped us have the right weather for the boat tour. Fortunately got to see som...

4.80 (130 reviews) (~235.1 km from centre)

Eco-Shrine

Historical landmark

👍👍 Wonderful to meet Diana and be guided through all the paintings and her purpose ❤️

4.80 (130 reviews) (~102.2 km from centre)

AirVentures Hot Air Ballooning

Balloon ride tour agency

👍👍 Super experience, such a serene flight. Awesome sighting of a fish eagle in the nest. Thank you to all at Air Ventures, was a beautiful morning.

4.80 (69 reviews) (~188.69 km from centre)

8A Grahamstown Luxury Guest House

Guest house

$90/night

4.80 (59 reviews) (~132.66 km from centre)

The Beach House

Guest house

Chic rooms in nautical themes, some with sea views, plus free English breakfast and an outdoor pool.

4.80 (54 reviews) (~114.99 km from centre)

Sheilan House

Hotel

👍👍 Mike & Joan were great hosts, the room better than expected, Joan’s breakfasts are top, and access to Kelly’s Beach (Blue flag) and the Royal Port Alfred Golf club, both within walking distance, makes their ‘home from home’ a good venue. Around the corner is the Links Restuarant with good food. We...

$54/night

4.80 (50 reviews) (~114.16 km from centre)

The Oak Tree

Bed & breakfast

👍👍 Was only there for a night, Sharne was very welcoming and friendly. The Oak Tree is safe and secure in a quiet neighborhood. Room was clean and had all the amenities required for a short stay or extended. Will definitely stay there again when in Queenstown.

$39/night

4.80 (39 reviews) (~157.47 km from centre)

Oribi Haven Cottages

Self-catering accommodation

4.80 (27 reviews) (~127.95 km from centre)

Glen Grey Falls (Waterfall) - Enqgubusini

Scenic spot

👍👍 Our family from Queenstown took us to this beautiful waterfall that is "hidden" from the main tourist things. There was a decent amount of water flowing and falling at the time we went, but it must be awesome when there is a big flow.

4.80 (23 reviews) (~159.41 km from centre)

GFI Art Gallery

Art gallery

👍👍 A soothing environment worth visiting. There’s no entrance fee and they also open on Saturdays till 13h00.

4.70 (112 reviews) (~237.31 km from centre)

Terra Khaya Eco Backpackers

😠 We travelled to Hogsback after a storm had passed through shortly before. The dirt road to Terra Khaya has a steep decline and incline, and it was in poor condition and incredibly slippery when we went. At no point was I given a warning by Terra Khaya about the condition of the road before arriving....

4.70 (92 reviews) (~104.42 km from centre)

Villa Majestic for Exclusive Accommodation

Bed & breakfast

👍👍 Went with 5 of my friends recently, very friendly, and accommodated us very well and the lady was really nice. The breakfast is superb so is the interior. Had a great time!

$50/night

4.70 (74 reviews) (~116.4 km from centre)

Crisscross Adventures

Tour operator

👍👍 Today we had an amazing experience in Addo Elephant Park. We booked a full daily tour. Just right at the beginnig of the tour we saw a lot of Elephant. Further on Buffalo, kudus, turtels, zebras had shown up. Unfortunally no lion was there, but really a lot of Elephants in every age. Our guide Brutu...

4.60 (145 reviews) (~215.45 km from centre)

Arboretum Hogsback

Nature preserve

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful! Lots of easy walking paths to enjoy a comfortable stroll at any time of the day. Plenty of benches to sit on or you could bring a picnic and find a shaded spot on the grass. Well worth a visit in the Spring time when the flowers are blooming. Don't forget to walk to the waterf...

4.60 (114 reviews) (~101.99 km from centre)

Belle Vue 4 Star Guest House

Guest house

$73/night

4.60 (110 reviews) (~156.59 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in East London, South Africa