Meoweler
South Africa

East London / East coast charm, inland vibes.

MeowScore 😸88/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Malaria-free game reserves and perfect weather.

🎆
january

Experience the vibrant New Year's Carnival in East London! 🎉

🌊
february

Enjoy the warm summer weather and surfing at Nahoon Reef! 🏄‍♀️

🐬
march

Witness the magical display of the annual sardine run! 🐟

🐘
april

Go on a safari in the nearby Malaria-Free game reserves. 🦒

🏙️
may

Explore the vibrant colorful streets of Mdantsane! 🎨

🐃
june

Attend the thrilling Buffalo regatta at Nahoon River! 🚣

🎨
july

Experience the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown! 🎭

🏛️
august

Visit East London Museum and learn about local history. 🏺

🏖️
september

Enjoy the mild weather and visit Chintsa's beautiful beaches! 🌊

✈️
october

Attend the East London Air Show! 🛩️

🏆
november

Witness the annual Border Rugby Fest! 🏉

🎁
december

Experience the Christmas Night Market at Hemingways Mall! 🎄

🛍️

Wallet friendly

Bigmac $?

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As a visiting cat, the economy and shopping in East London - South Africa appears to be relatively affordable with moderate pricing on goods and services.

Visit the local markets for reasonably priced souvenirs and handmade crafts. Bargain before purchasing from street vendors.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Transit city

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Transit city

East London is mostly used as a transfer point to other destinations in the region.

Tipping

5-10%

Standard tipping culture in South Africa

Tipping

5-10%

Standard tipping culture in South Africa

Payment is usually in cash, splitting the bill is common, and rounding up the total is appreciated.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited ISP options and low speeds

bad Availability

Frequent network outages

great Cellular

Good coverage in most areas

Electric socket type M

Common in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho. Large 3-pin design, doesn't accept other types.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Average infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Mixed attitudes

A cat's dream - warm beaches and fish aplenty. Beware the monkeys stealing your food!

Cat cafes, cat statues on every corner. Street art to admire whilst sharpening your claws.

Things to do

The mainstream

🦴
East London Museum
🐱
Oxford Street Market
🐟
Nahoon Beach
🦁
East London Zoo
🐾
Buffalo City Gallery

The mainstream

🦴
East London Museum

Pawsitively fascinating! It hosts an extensive natural history collection featuring local animals and fossils, including a Coelacanth fish. Fish-tory in the making! 🐡

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🐱
Oxford Street Market

Find anything cats could ever want, from fresh fish to toys and even clothes to wear. Furr-tastic! 🛍️

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🐟
Nahoon Beach

Ideal for cats who love to feel the sand between their paws and hear the ocean whisper meow-nificent secrets. Beachy keen! 🏖️

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🦁
East London Zoo

A wild adventure! Cats can spot lions, tigers, and cheetahs (oh my!) and even see some snakes. Clawsome! 🐅

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🐾
Buffalo City Gallery

A great place to admire and acquire local art, with exhibits changing regularly. Cat-purrfect for art-loving cats. 🎨

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Off the beaten path

🍻🐾
Emerald Vale Brewery
🐠✨
East London Aquarium
🌿😺
The Plant Nanny
🍹🎶
The Lion's Den
💎
The Beaded Shop

Off the beaten path

🍻🐾
Emerald Vale Brewery

Tucked away in an old farmstead, this hidden brewery produces unique craft beers with a serene countryside view. A purrfect spot to enjoy a cold one.

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🐠✨
East London Aquarium

Although it may seem ordinary, this aquarium has a secret room with bioluminescent jellyfish! Shimmering lights that will awe any curious cat.

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🌿😺
The Plant Nanny

A tiny plant shop with a warm and welcoming cat-itude! Everything from succulents to ferns, and the cat even gives free watering advice.

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🍹🎶
The Lion's Den

A rustic pub with a big fireplace and plenty of cozy corners to curl up and relax in. Great drinks and live music.

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💎
The Beaded Shop

A quirky little store selling handmade beaded jewelry and African curios. A colorful feast for the cat's eyes!

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Average infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Mixed attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Xhosa culture is woven into the fabric of East London

Experience the vibrant celebrations and traditions of the Xhosa people, from their colorful clothing to their lively music and dance.

Don't miss out on the fresh seafood

East London's location on the coast means it offers some of the freshest and most delicious seafood in South Africa. Be sure to try fish and chips from a local restaurant.

Take a stroll on the beachfront

East London's beachfront is the perfect place to relax and take in the beautiful scenery. Walk along the pier, dip your paws in the ocean and enjoy the fresh sea breeze.

Useful external sites

www.visiteasterncape.co.za

East London Tourism↗

Official tourist guide for East London and the Eastern Cape region

www.acsa.co.za/home/airports/east-london

East London Airport↗

Flight information, airport services, and transportation options

www.sa-venues.com/attractionsec/east-london-beaches.htm

East London Beaches↗

Information on the best beaches in and around East London

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