The reserve is ideal for hikers, mountain bikers, birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts or for those who simply want a getaway. A host of unusual plants and succulents including cycads and ?elephants feet? can be seen, as well as kudu, impala and hartebeest. ...

Number: +27 (049) 838 0042

Area: Kleinpoort, Oos Kaap, Suid Afrika

The reserve is situated to the east of Jeffreys Bay next to the Kabeljouws River. It offers good waterfowl watching. This is one of the last unspoiled river estuaries in the Eastern Cape.

Number: +27 (042) 292 0339

Area: Jeffreys Baai, Oos Kaap, Suid Afrika

This reserve is situated between the coastal villages of Cape St. Francis and St. Francis Bay. It offers a network of hiking trails of which the longest is 5km. Good angling opportunities to be found along the coast.

Number: +27 (042) 292 0339

Area: St Francis rylaan, St Francis Baai, Oos Kaap, Suid Afrika

Riet and Stalwart Points To the north east of the Great Fish Point Lighthouse along the coast, lies Riet and Stalwart Points, from which three shallow reefs run out to sea.

Number: +27 (046) 604 3300

Area: Port Alfred, Oos Kaap, Suid Afrika

Reed Valley Crocodile Farm Informative guided tour of man eating crocodiles, tame ostriches, farmyard animals, curios and crafts, light meals and teas. Open daily 8.30am-5pm. Approximately 60km from Grahamstown on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth.

Number: +27 (046) 603 3400

Area: Fort Brown, Makhanda, Oos Kaap, Suid Afrika

Wet fynbos and mountain forest. Abundant with birdlife.

Area: Joubertina, Oos Kaap, Suid Afrika

Just outside Grahamstown is a favourite viewing site.

Area: Makhanda, Oos Kaap, Suid Afrika

A 25 000ha reserve including the Alexandria dune fields, one of the best examples of this habitat in the world.

Area: Woody Cape Nature Lodge, Alexandria, Oos Kaap, Suid Afrika