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Explore forest hikes & waterfall picnics near Xesi, your gateway to the famous Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape.

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About Xesi

Xesi, Eastern Cape Frontier Country

The expansive landscapes of Xesi serve as a gateway to the Addo Elephant National Park, a defining feature of the region where you can embark on safari excursions and walking safaris to observe wildlife. This area of the Eastern Cape, with its Mediterranean climate and average annual temperature of 18°C, provides a consistent environment for outdoor exploration, positioned within practical reach of towns like East London and KwaMaqoma for travellers.

The land here carries a deep history, having been the stage for much of the tumultuous intermittent clashes during the nearly hundred-year-long Frontier Wars, a prolonged period of conflict over land dispossession that shaped the region’s past.

Activities are firmly anchored to specific places. At the Mountain Zebra National Park, you can join guided game drives to see the namesake species, while the forest hiking trails and opportunities for bird watching and photography are found within the coastal Dwesa-Cwebe Wildlife Reserve & Marine Sanctuary. For a change of pace, the coastal areas near Coffee Bay offer surfing, and the dramatic geological feature known as Hole-in-the-Wall is a prime destination for photography and outdoor excursions.

With its blend of significant wildlife parks, heritage, and coastal access, Xesi suits travellers seeking a base for varied day trips, from cultural tours to 4×4 routes. The clear seasonal shift—winter temperatures from April to August range from 7° to 20°C—makes the warmer months ideal for beach visits and the annual Bathurst Agricultural Show, a key local event celebrating rural life.

Practical travel connections are straightforward, with Graaff-Reinet and Stutterheim within reach for further exploration of the Karoo heartland or the forests of the Amathole. After a day visiting the Tsitsikamma National Park or the Hluleka Nature Reserve, you can return to the amenities of Xesi, where establishments like the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino and Convention Centre provide accommodation and a centre for activities like golf, completing a visit grounded in the Eastern Cape’s distinct character.

Places To Visit

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