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  East London - City in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
East London was set up by the British in the year 1836 as a military post and served them as a base during the Xhosa-Wars.
East London is almost all year round blessed with a pleasant and sunny climate and - like all places along the Sunshine Coast - with wonderful sandy beaches.
The aquarium at the Esplanade is the oldest in South Africa.
www.southafrica-travel.net /eastcape/e_eastlondon.htm   (348 words)

  
 EAST LONDON, South Africa
East London Tourist Attractions and Destinations in East London in the Eastern Cape of South Africa
South Africa's only river port city is set on the broad Buffalo River and one of the most attractive stretches of the
East London, South Africa's only river port, was originally established as a supply port to serve the military headquarters at King William's Town.
www.sa-venues.com /attractionsec/eastern_cape_east_london.htm   (638 words)

  
 East London, South Africa
East London, on the estuary of the Buffalo River, which here flows into the Indian Ocean, is the only river port of any economic importance in South Africa, handling mainly wool (auctions in Wool Exchange from May to September) and other agricultural products.
In recent decades, however, East London, handicapped by its situation between the former homelands of Transkei and Ciskei and faced by strong competition from Durban and Port Elizabeth, has increasingly fallen into decline.
East London was granted its municipal charter in 1880.
www.planetware.com /south-africa/east-london-saf-ec-el.htm   (481 words)

  
 Scottish Place Names - East London, South Africa
Panmure (Panmure Gardens and Panmure Testimonial in Angus) The name of this East London neighbourhood probably honours the second Lord Panmure (11th Earl of Dalhousie), born at Brechin Castle in Angus and who was Secretary of State for War during the latter part of the Crimean War, serving under Lord Palmerston.
The name of this East London suburb is probably purely descriptive of the fact that it is located on the west bank of the Buffalo river.
Founded by the British in 1847, in a part of South Africa that had never been colonised by the Dutch, East London proved to be a natural 'magnet' for British (including Scots) immigrants.
www.rampantscotland.com /placenames/placename_east_london.htm   (994 words)

  
 East London - Eastern Cape South Africa
East London with its affordability, favourable climate, warm hospitality, excellent cuisine and an unhurried atmosphere make it an ideal destination for a relaxing South Africa holiday.
East London's strategic location as hub city to the Sunshine Coast & Wild Coast Routes and the Amatola region, affords easy access to a diversity of unique landscapes, pristine beaches and natural treasures, including a wealth of flora and fauna supported by the five major biomes.
East London Golf Club is one of South Africa's finest 18-hole courses and was the chosen venue for the Mercedes Benz SA Open Golf Tournament in January 2001.
www.south-africa-tours.com /east-london.html   (408 words)

  
 East London, South Africa – Go2Africa’s Guide for Eastern Cape Vacations
East London is South Africa’s only river port, situated on the mouth of the Buffalo River, so called by the Khoi San because of the large number of these animals roaming the area.
Modern-day attractions include the East London Museumm, which houses the coelacanth, a prehistoric fish thought to be extinct, and numerous memorial statues.
East London is a town in the Eastern Cape.
www.go2africa.com /south-africa/eastern-cape/east-london   (273 words)

  
 East London, South Africa - East London Travel
It was here where, in the latter half of the eighteenth century, Black and White met for the first time, and for many years this territory was the contact zone between these two groups.
Quarry Lake Inn is situated on the edge of Quarry Lake and is a haven of peace within the city.
The Garden Court East London is well located near many places of interest in the area such as the aquarium, night clubs and pubs, the fascinating harbour, the city centre, the zoo and the train station.
www.bookinafrica.com /travel-to--east-london   (452 words)

  
 East London, South Africa
East London is a pleasantly laid back little city with lovely beaches and great surf.
East London has some great cultural attractions, including a wonderful natural history museum, where you can see the only dodo egg in existence - but don't expect Jurassic Park, it's a bit dodgy.
East London has all the facilities you'd expect in medium sized city - good hotels, sufficient shopping opportunities, yummy restaurants and an airport - while still retaining the sleepy charm of a village.
www.safarinow.com /destinations/east-london/travel-guide.aspx   (230 words)

  
 East London Backpackers - East London, South Africa - Hostel Review
East London Backpackers is a clean, comfortable establishment in a safe and convenient location.
If you are passing through East London for the night then this hostel is a great place to stay and relax.
In summery, East London Backpackers is clean tidy and generally secure and in a great location to the beach.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/1657-East-London-Backpackers   (687 words)

  
 East London Eastern Cape South Africa. East London Accommodation. Business in East London
East London is a bustling city set in beautiful surroundings with a fantastic coastline, lush gardens and subtropical vegetation which add to the overall beauty of the city.
Cove Rock is an impressive and unusual rock formation 16 km from East London and is a great bird watching spot.
As well as diving, East London is a water sport mecca - every imaginable water sport is practised and catered for in the town.
www.gardenroute.org /eastlondon/index.htm   (544 words)

  
 East London, South Africa Car Rental Guide from Auto Europe
East London is a stop on several of the world's premier sports circuits including Formula One powerboats and automobiles.
The area of East London has long attracted visitors not the least of which is the fellow who left his footprints in the mud some 200,000 years ago, making this the site of the world's oldest fossilized footprint.
East London is famous for one other prehistoric resident.
www.autoeurope.com /car-rental/East-London-rental-guide.cfm   (481 words)

  
 Hotels in East London South Africa - Discount Hotel Online Reservations, Cheapest Rates Guaranteed
Once your reservation is submitted, a confirmation email about the reservation and the details of the East London hotel you reserved will be sent to you.
The hotel is a deluxe property located on the royal alfred Marina on the kowie river 5 minutes walk from port alfred town City.
Being centrally situated you will find that the king david Hotel within easy reach of most of the facilities that east London has to offer with...
www.lodging-reservation-center.com /hotels/southafrica-eastlondon.shtml   (241 words)

  
 Princess Cruises : Ports of Call : East London, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
South Africa's East Cape is known as the "Romantic Coast" with miles of white sand beaches, fertile agricultural lands and inland forests.
In 1848, this region was annexed by Britain's Cape Colony, and the name East London was given to the river harbor.
This museum has splendid exhibits on the native Xhosa culture and the coelacanth, the 400-million-year-old fish thought extinct until one was caught off South Africa.
www.princess.com /ports/ELS_O.html   (181 words)

  
 Hostels in East London - Youth Hostel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
SUGARSHACK BACKPACKERS is nestled in the sand dunes of Eastern beach / sea in East London, yet only spitting distance from the energetic nightlife.
Not being on the international tourist route, East London offers a wide range of things to do at 'un-inflated' prices, frequently a fraction of that paid...
On the Sunshine coastal of South Africa, East London is your stepping stone to the Wild coastal and the grounds Route.
www.cheap-hostels-in.com /east-london.htm   (291 words)

  
 East London Tourism - South Africa - East London Tourism - Tourism information for travelers in East London south africa
East London enjoys a moderate climate, with few extremes in temperature and is generally sunny and pleasant.
Winters usually mild, although snow falls on the mountain ranges of the Cape and Natal and occasionally in the lower-lying areas, when a brief cold spell can be expected throughout the country.
Since South Africa lies South of the Equator, these seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere.
www.eastlondontourism.co.za   (142 words)

  
 East London Accommodation | Accommodation East London, 18 Accommodation Establishments in East London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Accommodation East London, 18 Accommodation Establishments in East London
The Thatch has a 4 star grading with TGSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa), the highest Superior grading by the AA and is a finalist in their 2003 South Africa's Best competition.
We are in East London on the Sunshine Coast and offer a variety of rooms (8 to choose from) with bathrooms plus numerous extra facilities like our award winning garden, braai's, swimming pools, Cocktail bar, craft gallery, Private lounges, We are 5 mins from all major amenities.
www.safarinow.com /destinations/East-London/?skin=508   (600 words)

  
 Car Hire East London. Discounts East London Car Rentals Companies
Beneluxcar can help you to rent a car in East London Whether it is one way interstate rental car East London, Beneluxcar has just the right car hire for you.
Beneluxcar wants your East London car hire experience to be as enjoyable as possible.
This coastal city has the wonderful East London Museum, with excellent anthropological displays, the only known Dodo egg and a stuffed coelacanth (a fish thought to have been extinct for more than 70 million years -- until one was netted near East London in 1938).
www.beneluxcar.com /car-rentals/south-africa/east-london   (250 words)

  
 East London Hotels - Discount hotels in East London, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
With a wide selection of hotels to choose from, there is sure to be something for every travellers taste and budget.
Booking your East London hotel room online couldn't be simpler with our online reservation services.
East London Hotels South Africa - Copyright 2003 www.worldwide-hotel-reservation.com © All rights reserved.
www.worldwide-hotel-reservation.com /south-africa/east-london   (158 words)

  
 Sailing from Durban to East London, South Africa.
We were exhausted and battered and it was easy to understand why the ancient mariners had christened this section of the East coast of South Africa the "Wild Coast".
Belatedly we discovered that the yacht had no interior grab-handles and Bob observed that he would have to fashion a waist strap in the galley to prevent me from being continuously flung backwards onto the saloon table.
We only remained in East London for two nights, as the purpose of the trip was to familiarize ourselves with the yacht and establish what we required to make ourselves completely comfortable.
www.seerose.cruiser.co.za /seerose/shakedown.htm   (1562 words)

  
 East London (South Africa) Hotels Accommodation • Discounted Hotel Reservations • VisitPlanet.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
We selected East London (South Africa) hotels which are most popular and booked by web users under the "Selected Popular Hotels" section.
We hope our website is able to save up your time on studying the endless lists of hotels in East London (South Africa) and can help you to make a quick analysis of where to stay and what to see in East London (South Africa).
Hemingways Hotel is ideally situated, 5 minutes from East London`s city centre and beachfront.
www.visitplanet.com /South_Africa/East_London/Hotels.asp?sort=Rating   (256 words)

  
 East London South Africa
The City of East London is a hugh city of 2 million or more.
This is a photo of the outside of the East London Federal Prison.
This community is north of East London and is home to another two million people.
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 Accommodation Whale Route: South Africa: East London
Although the cottage has a fully-equipped kitchen for those who wish to cater for themselves, breakfast packs are available on request.
Enjoy the beautiful sea view from your patio and relax in quiet peaceful surroundings just a stones throw from all that East London has to offer.
Easily accessible and close to central East London and inland areas, the hotel offers tranquility and seclusion from the bustle of city life.
www.whaleroute.com /accommodation/africa/eastlondon/index.htm   (533 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Portugues East Africa
Portuguese East Africa consists of the Province of Mozambique.
The province is served by a number of fine harbours, including Lourenço Marques, the best in south-east Africa, which is connected with the Transvaal by a railway, Beira, the outlet for the produce of the Mashona gold fields and joined to them by rail, Inhambane, Chinde, Quilimane, Ibo, and Mozambique.
A force of 2730 men of the first line form the colonial army and the policing of the rivers and harbours is done by flotillas of gunboats.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/12311a.htm   (598 words)

  
 Eastern Cape Accommodation, Hotels, South Africa
Superbly set on the shores of Algoa Bay, "The Friendly City" is the fifth biggest city in South Africa and the largest on the coast between Cape Town and Durban.
Port Alfred Accommodation: Dockside Guest House is situated directly across the road from the picturesque small boat harbour on the East Bank of Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape.
East London Accommodation: Situated in the peaceful suburb of Nahoon Mouth in East London.
www.eastcape-venues.co.za   (833 words)

  
 East London Accommodation / Hotel accommodation in Eastern Cape , South Africa
East London Accommodation / Hotel accommodation in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Where the Indian Ocean meets the shores of Africa, north and south of the Buffalo River, lies the magnificent leisure resort and industrial port of East London.
Accommodation in South Africa and Southern Africa
www.sa-accommodation-finder.com /ecam_pheastlondon.htm   (228 words)

  
 Golf in South Africa - East London Golf Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Visitors are very welcome in East London and the greenfees are surprisingly low.
The golf course lies at the north end of the East London beach.
The East London Golf Club belongs to the top courses in South Africa.
www.southafrica-travel.net /e_golf/eastlondon_golf.htm   (183 words)

  
 surf east london,east london surf,surfing east london,east london surfing,east london,south africa,africa,surf spots, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
East London has a terrible reputation for shark attacks, shame, as the waves are fantastic!
East London, SA is where i grew-up but have been traveling around for the last 7 years.
Well, let them come to East London - more food for the sharks and if the sharks don't get them the tsotsis will.
www.wannasurf.com /spot/Africa/South_Africa/East_London/index.html   (425 words)

  
 East London, SOUTH AFRICA :: city code, area code, dial code, country code
The Complete golfer included East London on its list of South Africa's finest...
The complete guide to Churches in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
East London/Coega Initiative Located on the eastern seaboard of Southern Africa, Coega is South Africa's first purpose-built Industrial Development Zone...
www.prozzone.com /phone/South_africa/East_london.htm   (206 words)

  
 Top Cryptozoology Stories of 2004 by Loren Coleman
She was the first museum curator at the East London Museum, and was famed for her chance discovery in 1938, in a catch of Captain Hendrick Goosen's at a East London, S.A. fish market, of the coelacanth.
The species, first located in the ocean off South Africa, was given the scientific name Latimeria chalumnae in her honor by famed South African ichthyologist J. Smith.
She died of pneumonia on Monday, May 17, 2004, in East London, South Africa.
www.lorencoleman.com /top_cryptozoology_2004.html   (2097 words)

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