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in the vicinity of Addo Elephant
National Park. They offer a safari
experience similar to those at
the private reserves adjoining
Kruger, with accommodation in
luxury lodges, guided game
activities and fine dining and
wines. Some also accept day
visitors – check their websites for
programmes. Reserves include
Schotia Safaris Private Game
Reserve (tel 042 235 1436; www.
schotiasafaris.com), Amakhala
Game Reserve (tel 041 581 0993;
www.amakhala.co.za), Lalibela
Game Reserve (tel 041 581 White rhino, Shamwari Game Reserve
8170; www.lalibela.net) and
Pumba Private Game Reserve coastal walks in South Africa, beaches. Those west of the river
(tel 046 603 2000; www. passes through dense indige- mouth are more developed;
pumbagame reserve.co.za). nous forest to reach sand dunes those to the east are unspoiled
rising to 150 m (488 ft) above the and excellent for long walks.
sea, before returning via a circular Kelly’s Beach offers safe bathing.
r Alexandria route. Overnight huts are located The entire stretch of coast is
at the start and at Woody Cape. perfect for surfing and is popular
Road map D5. R72, E of Port Elizabeth.
with rock and surf fishermen.
Alexandria was founded in O Woody Cape
1856 around a Dutch Reformed 8 km (5 miles) off R72. Tel 041 468 Environs
Church. A dirt road, just west of 0916. Open 7am–7pm daily. & Ó The Kowie Nature Reserve has
town, crosses chicory fields bookings on 041 468 0916. an 8-km (5-mile) hiking trail
before entering the enchanted ∑ sanparks.org with various exit and entry
Alexandria forest, which is home points for those wanting shorter
to 170 tree species including walks. It passes through a thickly
superb, towering specimens of t Port Alfred forested canyon, and there are
yellow wood. The forest and the Road map D5. R72, 150 km (93 miles) picnic sites next to the river.
largest active dune system in E of Port Elizabeth. * 25,900. A variety of birds and small
South Africa lie within the n Causeway Rd, 046 624 1235. animals can be seen.
Woody Cape section, which is ∑ sunshinecoasttourism.co.za
part of the Addo Elephant O Kowie Nature Reserve
National Park. The two-day, Port Alfred, a charming, upmarket R67, 5 km (3 miles) N of Port Alfred.
35-km (22-mile) Alexandria sea side resort in the Eastern Open 7am–7pm daily. & (hiking
Hiking Trail, one of the finest Cape, is well known for its superb permits available at the gate).

Many luxury yachts, catamarans and fishing vessels are moored at Port Alfred’s marina

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