Thronged by a large number of national and international travelers from world over, East London is a great place to explore. This spectacular city is home to some excellent sights and attractions that make for a memorable holiday experience.

East London Aquarium and Ocean Viewing Deck:The oldest aquarium in South Africa, the East London Aquarium was opened in 1931. The aquarium is home to more than 400 species of penguins, fishes and seals. The seal show and Cape Pigmy clawed lobsters are the major draws of this aquarium.

East London City Hall:Built in a Victorian style, the stately city hall of East London is one of the most popular attractions in the city. The foundation stone of this imposing structure was laid way back in 1897. The clock tower was built to commemorate Queen Victoria`s diamond jubilee.

East London Museum:The East London Museum is renowned the world over for being home to the world`s only dodo egg. The museum also features a large natural science collection, as well as a fascinating collection ranging from the country`s prehistoric times to the early history of people of Xhosa.

East London Coast Nature Reserve:In between this beautiful stretch of coast from the Great Kei River in the north east to the Tylomnqa River in the south west is housed more than 3000 hectares of conservation area known as East London Coast Nature Reserve. This reserve area incorporates two inland state forests and 10 coastal reserves.

From cheap lodges and guest houses and luxury hotels and resorts, travelers to East London can easily find an accommodation of their style and budget at several locations in the city.

Hotels:Home to a large number of hotels belonging to varied categories, East London has no dearth of lodging options that are well suited to the needs of all travelers. Some of the best hotel options in the city include Blue Lagoon Hotel, Premier Hotel Regent, Garden Court Hotel, Premier Hotel King David, 36 on Bonza Hotel, Southern Sun Hemingways Hotel, Premier Hotel Cascades and Grande Vista Hotel.

Bed and Breakfasts:Bed and Breakfasts in East London are excellent lodging options for the cost conscious travelers. These small and private places offer a comfortable stay to its guests along with some decent facilities and services. Best options in this category include See More Guest House, Palmieros Bed and Breakfast, Bramlyn B&B, Riversway Guest House, Cozy Nest Guest House and Sunnyridge Lodge Guest House.

A valid passport is required by all nationals intending to visit East London in South Africa. The South Africa consulate requires at least 2 blank pages in your passport for entry stamp.

Visa is not required by the nationals of following countries, traveling for a period of less than 90 days, and for business and pleasure purposes:
British, Canada, USA, Australia, Some EU countries

UK nationals are not required to pay any visa charges.

Enjoying a temperate climate with very few extremes in weather, East London can be visited any time of the year. February, September and October are said to be the best months of the year to travel to East London.

East London is characterized by hot summers and mild winters with sufficient amount of sunshine all through the year. Average temperature during summer months can be in excess of 30 degree Celsius. Most of the rainfall in the city falls during the spring and autumn seasons. July is the driest month whereas March enjoys the highest amount of rainfall. Average annual mid-day temperatures fall in the range of 20 degree Celsius in July to 26 degree Celsius in February.

Currency:South Africa Rand is the official currency of South Africa. ATMs and currency exchange bureaus can be easily found throughout East London. Almost all commercial banks exchange traveler`s checks and deal in all major currencies. All international credit cards are widely accepted.

Language:The Xhosa is the pre-dominant language in Eastern Cape, East London. However, English is widely spoken and understood by the locals.