CAPE TOWN

Cape Town – London

5967.4 Miles( 9603.6 Kilometers / 5182.1 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to London is
12 hrs, 23 mins

London time zone is UTC/GMT
Time zone abbreviation: BST – British Summer Time
London current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +1
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Barcelona

5265.1 Miles( 8473.3 Kilometers / 4572.2 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Barcelona is
10 hrs, 56 mins

Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Barcelona current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Madrid

5284 Miles( 8503.7 Kilometers / 4588.6 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Madrid is
10 hrs, 58 mins

Madrid time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Madrid current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Munich

5656 Miles( 9102.5 Kilometers / 4911.7 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Munich is
11 hrs, 45 mins

Munich time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Munich current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Berlin

5940 Miles( 9559.5 Kilometers / 5158.3 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Berlin is
12 hrs, 20 mins

Berlin time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Berlin current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Frankfurt

5805.8 Miles( 9343.5 Kilometers / 5041.8 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Frankfurt is
12 hrs, 3 mins

Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Frankfurt current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Paris

5755.6 Miles( 9262.8 Kilometers / 4998.2 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Paris is
11 hrs, 57 mins

Paris time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Paris current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Amsterdam

5983.2 Miles( 9629.1 Kilometers / 5195.8 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Amsterdam is
12 hrs, 25 mins

Amsterdam time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Amsterdam current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Dubai

4723.4 Miles( 7601.6 Kilometers / 4101.8 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Dubai is
9 hrs, 48 mins

Dubai time zone is UTC/GMT +4
Time zone abbreviation: GST – Gulf Standard Time

Cape Town – Abu Dhabi

4641.7 Miles( 7470 Kilometers / 4030.8 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi is
9 hrs, 38 mins

Abu Dhabi time zone is UTC/GMT +4
Time zone abbreviation: GST – Gulf Standard Time

Cape Town – Mumbai

5070.8 Miles( 8160.6 Kilometers / 4403.5 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Mumbai is
10 hrs, 32 mins

Mumbai time zone is UTC/GMT +5:30
Time zone abbreviation: IST – India Standard Time

Cape Town – Rio de Janiero

3768.4 Miles( 6064.7 Kilometers / 3272.5 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro is
7 hrs, 49 mins

Rio de Janeiro time zone is UTC/GMT -3
Time zone abbreviation: BRT – Brasilia time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 16 Oct 2011
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sat, 25 Feb 2012

Cape Town – Buenos Aires

4277.9 Miles( 6884.6 Kilometers / 3714.9 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Buenos Aires is
8 hrs, 53 mins

Buenos Aires time zone is UTC/GMT -3
Time zone abbreviation: ART – Argentina Time

Cape Town – New Dheli

5755.4 Miles( 9262.5 Kilometers / 4998 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to New Delhi is
11 hrs, 57 mins

New Delhi time zone is UTC/GMT +5:30
Time zone abbreviation: IST – India Standard Time

Cape Town – New York

7755.3 Miles( 12480.9 Kilometers / 6734.7 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to New York is
16 hrs, 6 mins

New York time zone is UTC/GMT -5
Time zone abbreviation: EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
New York current time zone offset is UTC/GMT -4
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 04 Nov 2012

Cape Town – Miami

7623.3 Miles( 12268.6 Kilometers / 6620.1 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Miami is
15 hrs, 50 mins

Miami time zone is UTC/GMT -5
Time zone abbreviation: EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
Miami current time zone offset is UTC/GMT -4
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 04 Nov 2012

Cape Town – Boston

7692.2 Miles( 12379.4 Kilometers / 6679.9 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Boston is
15 hrs, 58 mins

Boston time zone is UTC/GMT -5
Time zone abbreviation: EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
Boston current time zone offset is UTC/GMT -4
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 04 Nov 2012

Cape Town – Las Vegas

9811 Miles( 15789.3 Kilometers / 8519.9 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Las Vegas is
20 hrs, 22 mins

Las Vegas time zone is UTC/GMT -8
Time zone abbreviation: PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
Las Vegas current time zone offset is UTC/GMT -7
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 04 Nov 2012

Cape Town – Los Angeles

9957.2 Miles( 16024.6 Kilometers / 8646.9 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Los Angeles is
20 hrs, 41 mins

Los Angeles time zone is UTC/GMT -8
Time zone abbreviation: PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
Los Angeles current time zone offset is UTC/GMT -7
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 04 Nov 2012

Cape Town – Atlanta

8090 Miles( 13019.5 Kilometers / 7025.3 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Atlanta is
16 hrs, 48 mins

Atlanta time zone is UTC/GMT -5
Time zone abbreviation: EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
Atlanta current time zone offset is UTC/GMT -4
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 04 Nov 2012

Cape Town – Sydney

6883.8 Miles( 11078.3 Kilometers / 5977.9 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Sydney is
14 hrs, 18 mins

Sydney time zone is UTC/GMT +10
Time zone abbreviation: EST – Eastern Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 02 Oct 2011
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 01 Apr 2012

Cape Town – Perth

5420.2 Miles( 8723 Kilometers / 4706.9 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Perth is
11 hrs, 15 mins

Perth time zone is UTC/GMT +8
Time zone abbreviation: WST – Western Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Wed, 30 Nov -0001

Cape Town – Melbourne

6436.8 Miles( 10359 Kilometers / 5589.7 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Melbourne is
13 hrs, 22 mins

Melbourne time zone is UTC/GMT +10
Time zone abbreviation: EST – Eastern Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 02 Oct 2011
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 01 Apr 2012

Cape Town – Auckland 

7355.3 Miles( 11837.3 Kilometers / 6387.4 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Auckland is
15 hrs, 16 mins

Auckland time zone is UTC/GMT +12
Time zone abbreviation: NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Sep 2011
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 01 Apr 2012

Cape Town – Hamilton

7310.2 Miles( 11764.7 Kilometers / 6348.2 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Hamilton is
15 hrs, 11 mins

Hamilton time zone is UTC/GMT +12
Time zone abbreviation: NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Sep 2011
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 01 Apr 2012

Cape Town – Wellington

7056.4 Miles( 11356.2 Kilometers / 6127.8 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Wellington is
14 hrs, 39 mins

Wellington time zone is UTC/GMT +12
Time zone abbreviation: NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Sep 2011
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 01 Apr 2012

Cape Town – Hong Kong

7369.1 Miles( 11859.4 Kilometers / 6399.3 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Hong Kong is
15 hrs, 18 mins

Hong Kong time zone is UTC/GMT +8
Time zone abbreviation: HKT – Hong Kong Time

Cape Town – Shanghai

8049.3 Miles( 12954 Kilometers / 6990 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Shanghai is
16 hrs, 43 mins

Shanghai time zone is UTC/GMT +8
Time zone abbreviation: CST – China Standard Time

Cape Town – Beijing

8025.6 Miles( 12915.9 Kilometers / 6969.4 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Beijing is
16 hrs, 40 mins

Beijing time zone is UTC/GMT +8
Time zone abbreviation: CST – China Standard Time

Cape Town – Bangkok

6283.5 Miles( 10112.3 Kilometers / 5456.6 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Bangkok is
13 hrs, 3 mins

Bangkok time zone is UTC/GMT +7
Time zone abbreviation: ICT – Indochina Time

Cape Town – Moscow

6252 Miles( 10061.6 Kilometers / 5429.2 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Moscow is
12 hrs, 59 mins

Moscow time zone is UTC/GMT +4
Time zone abbreviation: MSK – Moscow Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Wed, 30 Nov -0001

Cape Town  - Rome

5200.1 Miles( 8368.8 Kilometers / 4515.8 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Rome is
10 hrs, 48 mins

Rome time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Rome current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Cape Town – Tokyo

9134.1 Miles( 14699.9 Kilometers / 7932 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Cape Town to Tokyo is
18 hrs, 58 mins

Tokyo time zone is UTC/GMT +9
Time zone abbreviation: JST – Japan Standard Time

 JOHANNESBURG

Johannesburg – Amsterdam, The Netherlands

5585.5 Miles( 8989 Kilometers / 4850.4 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Amsterdam is
11 hrs, 36 mins

Amsterdam time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Amsterdam current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2

Johannesburg – Bangkok, Thailand

5596.6 Miles( 9006.8 Kilometers / 4860.1 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Bangkok is
11 hrs, 37 mins

Bangkok time zone is UTC/GMT +7
Time zone abbreviation: ICT – Indochina Time

Johannesburg – Beiijing, China

7276.1 Miles( 11709.8 Kilometers / 6318.6 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Beijing is
15 hrs, 7 mins

Beijing time zone is UTC/GMT +8
Time zone abbreviation: CST – China Standard Time

Johannesburg – Shanghai

7330.6 Miles( 11797.5 Kilometers / 6365.9 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Shanghai is
15 hrs, 13 mins

Shanghai time zone is UTC/GMT +8
Time zone abbreviation: CST – China Standard Time

Johannesburg – London

5603.9 Miles( 9018.6 Kilometers / 4866.4 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to London is
11 hrs, 38 mins

London time zone is UTC/GMT
Time zone abbreviation: BST – British Summer Time
London current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +1
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Johannesburg – Paris

5386.8 Miles( 8669.1 Kilometers / 4677.9 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Paris is
11 hrs, 11 mins

Paris time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Paris current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Johannesburg – Miami

8000.4 Miles( 12875.4 Kilometers / 6947.6 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Miami is
16 hrs, 37 mins

Miami time zone is UTC/GMT -5
Time zone abbreviation: EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
Miami current time zone offset is UTC/GMT -4
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 04 Nov 2012

Johannesburg – Milan

5065.1 Miles( 8151.5 Kilometers / 4398.5 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Milan is
10 hrs, 31 mins

Milan time zone is UTC/GMT +1
Time zone abbreviation: CEST – Central European Summer Time
Milan current time zone offset is UTC/GMT +2
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 25 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Johannesburg – Sydney

6900.8 Miles( 11105.7 Kilometers / 5992.6 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Sydney is
14 hrs, 20 mins

Sydney time zone is UTC/GMT +10
Time zone abbreviation: EST – Eastern Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 02 Oct 2011
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 01 Apr 2012

Johannesburg – Moscow

5662.8 Miles( 9113.4 Kilometers / 4917.6 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Moscow is
11 hrs, 46 mins

Moscow time zone is UTC/GMT +4
Time zone abbreviation: MSK – Moscow Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time starts on Wed, 30 Nov -0001

Johannesburg – Calgary

9787.2 Miles( 15751 Kilometers / 8499.2 Nautical Miles )

Approximate flight duration time from Johannesburg to Calgary is
20 hrs, 19 mins

Calgary time zone is UTC/GMT -7
Time zone abbreviation: MDT – Mountain Daylight Time
Calgary current time zone offset is UTC/GMT -6
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sun, 11 Mar 2012
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sun, 04 Nov 2012

Johannesburg – Cairo

3882 Miles( 6247.5 Kilometers / 3371

Kosovo welcomes travellers to this stunning part of the world where the two worlds of culture and tourism collide. Visitors to Kosovo are invited to invigorate their senses through the untamed splendour of the environment which is matched only by the sheer beauty and sincerity of the people who call this once troubled corner of the world home.

Kosovo represents a treasury of cultural and spiritual heritages from a range of past periods culminating in a patchwork of cultures. Travellers can truly experience the exquisite landscape, wide open skies and an opportunity to participate in a rich cultural and historical legacy. Exhilarating activities are guaranteed to excite and titillate.

Visitors to Kosovo’s traditional attractions comprise Serbian Orthodox monasteries and churches, quaint stone bridges, hammans, souks and homes built when the Ottomans ruled over the land.

Seek and find special flight deals compared on the fly.co.za site which will present the opportunity to travel from South Africa to Kosovo and other exotic destination that were once largely off-limits.

If you look out for deals on flights from Johannesburg to George and flights from George back to Johannesburg so that you can enjoy a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of city life.

It only takes a short while to forget the frenetic pace that you normally live at, so why not explore theGarden Routewhich includes Knysna,PlettenbergBayand Wilderness for an experience of a lifetime.

The Garden Route enjoys a fabulous Mediterranean Maritime climate, with reasonably warm summers, and mild to chilly winters. Visiting the Garden Routeis enjoyable right throughout the year; either for a peaceful winter retreat or a busy summer holiday.

Dotted all along the route you will be able to stay at fashionable seaside spots and quaint and romantic coastal hamlets which abound in great numbers. Mountains, beaches and bays in a myriad of hues and colours with abundant flowers that are pleasing to the eye all make this a wonderful place to visit. Lakes, indigenous forests, rivers and golden beaches add up to an unforgettable experience in this incredible part of SA.

George is the largest town of theGarden Route, flanked by the majestic Outeniqua Mountain Range and is surrounded by rivers, rich farmlands, forests and wild flowers, which makes this a very special and incredibly lovely place to have a well- deserved holiday break.

Hop on frequent flights from Johannesburg to George and fights from George to Johannesburg for that holiday of a lifetime and drape yourself in the sweet memories of an unforgettable experience.

Getting flights from Johannesburg to Upington and flights to all other towns and cities in SA is a piece of cake. Simply keep your eyes and ears open for specials, special offers, package deals and cheap holidays.

If you are really short of cash, simply stay at home and find exciting things to do at home. It is surprising how many fantastic things there are to do right on your doorstep.Johannesburgis quiet over the festive season, so stay at home this December and schedule to do a whole plethora of adventurous activities, plus the roads are really quite peaceful over the December and January months.

In recent years adventure has been redefined to mean an exciting or a very unusual experience and this is attracting more and more people to these inJohannesburgandGauteng.  There are literally thousands of things to do and places to do them, with activities suitable for all ages and all types of people in Johannesburg.

The softer kind of adventure involves little or no experience with a particular activity, and is less physically demanding than harder adventures.

Hover in a hot air balloon; if you have never experienced a hot air balloon ride, then this should be on your future “must do” list. Experience the perfect sunrise and the silence that is only interrupted by the powerful blasts of the burners of the hot air balloon, and view the exquisite landscape that stretches to the end of the horizon.

Balloon flying was brought into the skies aboveGautengin 1981, commercially, and has established itself as an icon of SA tourism. Balloon flying in Johannesburg Gauteng, with a combination of safe and legal flying and a hard-earned reputation provides for world-class customer service and value.

Simply stay at home during peak season; this way you won’t have to take flights from Johannesburg to Upington or flights anywhere else in SA; but if you do decide to fly then look out for special deals and brilliant ticket sales on offer.

 Nelspruit is the city which is situated in the northeastern part of SA. This is the capital of the provinceof Mpumalanga, and is located on the banks of the Crocodile River, and is the primary stopover point for tourists that are on their way to Mozambiqueor to the KrugerNational Park. Catch flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit and flights fromDurban to Nelspruit Kruger or flights fromCape Town to Nelspruit for easy access to theKrugerNational Park.

You will need to fly frequently to this part of the world if you decide to own your own game lodge in the environs of theKrugerNational Park. If you would like to not only live in the bush, live the lifestyle and live the dream, then fractional ownership of unsurpassed luxury located within the Mjejane Game Reserve will afford you the kind of lifestyle you have always dreamed of.

Fly or drive; the game reserve is only four hours by car fromJohannesburgto this 4000 hectare game lodge, situated on the southern banks of theCrocodile River, and teaming with wildlife, including the Big 5. Mjejane Game Reserve overlooks and is incorporated into theKrugerNational Park, and with fences having been removed makes for ease of movement and migration for the game of theKrugerNational Park. Residents from Mjejane are able to enjoy limited direct access across the Crocodile River from the reserve that links to the huge road network of theKrugerNational Park.

Feel like a game of excellent golf? Mjejane is within close proximity to the world-renowned Leopard Creek Golf Course, and other courses in the area.

The lodges at Mjejane include their own pools, own game ranger, and game-viewing vehicle, are fully serviced and could either be river-front or bush lodges.

For a little piece of heaven and a bit of the bush, look at the option of owning a lodge in the environs of Nelspruit; take flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit, flights from Durban to Nelspruit, or Cape Town to Nelspruit directly on a daily basis to Nelspruit Kruger for the ultimate bush experience.

RichardsBayis a bustling and burgeoning town and is blossoming into the new place of choice in the whole of the northern coastal region for holiday makers. It is quite easy to get there; simply jump on a plane, look for good deals on flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay and flights back for a week to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

With lovely summery weather almost 365 days a year, it is not surprising that this is the ideal holiday spot offering excellent surfing and stunning, golden beaches. This is no doubt one ofSouth Africa’s very best kept little secrets.

The town of Richards Bay is a fast-growing town; both industrially and commercially and the tourist industry is making inroads creating jobs for many in this pretty spot of SA, which will offer the traveller many modern amenities, fine shopping and sophisticated and modern accommodation.

RichardsBayhas the largest harbour inSouth Africaand isSouth Africa’s major bulk port and the most modern which was built in 1976 and is primarily used for the export of coal and has since extended into other bulk cargoes.

The unspoiled coastline ofRichardsBaystretches for 350 km from the mouth of theTugelaRiverwhich is in the south to the border ofMozambiquewhich is in the north.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice, too; you will be able to partake in fishing, swimming, walking, hiking and many other excellent activities. There is a stunning game reserve right on the doorstep of Richards Bay, too, for those that love game and game watching.

Find good deals for that much-need break. Hop on flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay and flights back to Johannesburg a week later for a good break not too far from home.

If you love to explore different hot-spots, places of interest and cities and towns that are steeped in history, you would be spoilt for choice by visiting the Eastern Cape, where numerous wars were bravely fought by the Xhosa. Hop on flights from Johannesburg to East London or flights to the Eastern Cape and partake in a historical banquet.

Consider yourself an historian? This then is the ideal spot in SA that you should explore.

BuffaloCityis your gateway to frontier history. TheEastern Capebears the indelible scars of 100 years of fierce battles which have permanently shaped the cultural makeup of this most interesting part of SA.

The natural beauty of the region, awash in abundance of fascinating local fauna and flora, set against some of the most theatrical landscapes in the world, makes the historical and battlefield tours of this area a pure delight.

Tourists seeking knowledgeable and entertaining guided tours of out-of-the-way places would do well to consider an Edgeworld tour for the experience. The run-of-the-mill tourist traps and over-commercialised touristy spots are scrupulously avoided to ensure that meetings and interactions with ordinary local folk are provided with a grass-roots impression of the country’s diverse people and their cultures.

Hop on a plane and invest in deals on flights from Johannesburg to East London or flights to theEastern Cape for a cultural or historical experience with a difference.

Finding cheap lights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth and flights back to Johannesburg will offer you a trip steeped in history.

No fewer than three powerful nations played an integral part in shaping the colourful history of SA; these are the Xhosa, the British and the Afrikaners. It was theEastern Cape Provincethat first contact was made nearly 200 years ago, and as with all things to do with land and culture, conflict was inevitable.

The Xhosa, the prevalent people of thePort Elizabetharea, fought for their rights for 100 years, in order to preserve their independence and their heritage; this area is known as Frontier Country. Nine frontier wars were fought in this area between the period of 1779 and 1878. The result is that the towns in the area are steeped in history, brimming with tales of bravery and dispossession making up a large part of the history of the area. Egazini, otherwise known as “the place of blood”, has a monument erected in honour of the Xhosa warriors.

Egazini is a worthwhile area to visit, and is 114 kms fromPort Elizabeth.

For an informed holiday trip, Edutourism will create fantastic opportunities for guests to travel to a location and learn all about the area and its history, and everything from formal talks to walking tours together with creative classes are given when partaking in one of these fascinating historical visits.

Port Elizabethand the Eastern Capeis a great place to be. Organise an Edutourism trip, inexpensive flights from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth and flights back toJohannesburg for the whole family for something a little different. Combining the world-renowned Grahamstown festival with an Edutour will make for a very nice trip with a difference.

 If you are fortunate enough to live in Cape Town and are longing for a change of scenery, a really nice change would be a little trip to Durban, Port Elizabethor East London. A seaside resort with a change of pace would be nice. Get cheaper flights and deals on flights from Cape Town to East London and Flights toPort Elizabeth andDurban by booking well in advance and cashing in on holiday packages, too. This is one way to find out what the other seaside resorts have to offer.

East Londonhas a little something for everyone, from sports to fishing, historical interest, nature or simply a bit of tanning of one of the lovely golden beaches.

Ten Fun things to do in East London

 * Visit the aquarium which is home to no fewer than 400 species, which include sharks.

* Gain insight and enjoy a unique and colourful experience in the local Xhosa traditions by visiting the townships in the area.

* The entire family can enjoy a visit to the Tilty Hill Touch Farm and zoo inEast London.

* Explore the home of the Coelacanth and the world’s only Dodo egg.

* Beautiful vistas of the harbour can be savoured from famous bridges.

* Places of interest include the historical City Hall; the “VictoriaTower” was added to commemorate QueenVictoria’s 60 years on the throne and the foundation stone was laid in 1897.

* Art Enthusiasts will love theAnneBryantArtGallery, built in 1905.

* Or visit theCalgaryTransportMuseum.

* Gately House was home of the first mayor and declared a national monument in 1973.

* German Settlers Memorial was erected in honour of the German Settlers that arrived in 1858.

Take a boat ride up the river, or visit Latimer’s Landing which is a fun-filled waterfront development for the enjoyment for all those visitingEast London.

Book cheap flights from Cape Town to East London and flights fromCape Town toPort Elizabeth for a pleasant and welcome change of pace.