East London Coastal Shore Excursion 5 Hours

Upon arrival you will be picked up at the port by our guide drive the heroes park to see this grand sculpture
illustrating the history of the region’s German immigrants. This landmark tells a tale of the immigrants who
came to this city in 1857 and shows the various aspects of their life in panels that have been placed around
it. The arrival of the Germans in this city also influenced the lifestyle of the people here where they also
adopted some of the street names to fit the German suburbs which they called home at the time.

Continue to City Hall is one of the few colonial buildings still standing in East London’s city center. This
grand Victorian-style building was completed in 1899 and is a striking landmark with its red-painted
exterior and stark white trim. The clock tower, known as the Victoria Tower, was added to celebrate Queen
Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee (the 60th year of her rule).

At the north end of Oxford Street, the East London Museum, established in 1921, is one of the most
fascinating natural history museums in the country. The star attraction here is the coelacanth, a fish with
limb-like fins that was believed to have become extinct more than 80 million years ago until it was caught in
the Chalumna River, near East London, in 1938.

Proceed to aquarium built in 1931, this is the oldest Aquarium in South Africa where it houses a wide
variety of sea life which you’ll find stunning. This is a place where you will get to marvel at some of the
rarest sea creatures not to mention the extinct types of sea animals that existed in the past. You will also get
to enjoy an entertaining show from the penguins on-premises which offer one of the most exciting shows
you’ll ever come across offered by animals

Visit the Gately house, a colonial-style, single-story house is one of the oldest buildings on the east bank of
the Buffalo River. It was built in 1876 for John Gately, an Irishman who was one of the city’s first mayors,
and the family lived here until 1966 when Gately’s oldest daughter died and donated the contents of the
house to preserve its history. Today, it operates as a museum, with most of the original contents intact.

Along the north side of Oxford Street, the Ann Bryant Art Gallery resides in a grand old Edwardian house
surrounded by peaceful gardens. The gallery spotlights South African works, especially those hailing from
the 1960s, and includes contemporary Eastern Cape artists and artists such as Tinus de Jongh, the popular
South African painter known for his Cape landscapes. Temporary exhibitions draw many local art lovers.

Head to Nahoon located in a secluded area in one of the most scenic areas of the coastal reserve, this
lighthouse is a gem for curious adventurers who are looking for a truly breathtaking sight. The ocean breeze
and the waves will offer you a perfectly serene ambiance to indulge in some of the most mind-blowing
views you’ll ever come across. The tale about the construction of this landmark is interesting too so make
sure to plan a trip and head down to this place to marvel at some scenic views of the ocean and sunsets.

This is a beautiful coastal stretch that offers you one of the finest views of wildlife and sea life. The reserve
also offers you one of the finest spots to enjoy the forest cover and appreciate the untouched nature in this
place. There are many birds around here which you can see as you enjoy your walk through this serene
reserve. In addition, while you might have the chance to see the rare white whale. Later you will drive back
to the port for a drop off.