{"id":115615,"date":"2017-03-31T08:30:11","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T06:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/?p=115615"},"modified":"2017-12-19T13:35:25","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T11:35:25","slug":"discover-route-72","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/discover-route-72\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Route 72 in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|51.1875px|0px&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1080px&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;80%&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1080px&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;80%&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|0px|25.5938px|0px&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_2=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_3=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_3=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_4=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_4=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.90&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: normal; font-size: large;\">Let&#8217;s explore Route 72. We all enjoy exploring new destinations that have these <strong>three aspects<\/strong>: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: normal; font-size: large;\">First, a place that offers <strong>lots of things to do<\/strong>.<br \/>\nSecondly, <strong>not many other visitors<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: normal; font-size: large;\">And third, <strong>beautiful scenery<\/strong>! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: normal; font-size: large;\">Route 72 in the Eastern Cape is just that place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Route 72, Eastern Cape, South Africa\" width=\"992\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Map.jpg 992w, https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Map-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Map-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4 style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">So where is Route 72?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">It is located on South Africa\u2019s Sunshine Coast and stretches from Port Elizabeth in the west, along hundreds of kilometers of pristine beaches and bush to East London in the east, and northwards to the historically rich region of the Eastern Cape\u2019s Frontier Country. Conveniently situated between two major airports <strong>access is easy<\/strong> &#8211; fly in, pick up the rental car and hit the road.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600; font-size: x-large;\">What is there to see and do on Route 72?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Attractions.jpg\" alt=\"Route 72 - Things To Do\" width=\"768\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Attractions.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Attractions-300x60.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The 280 km coastline boasts a lush network of 20 rivers, pristine lagoons, estuaries and grassy plains. It also includes South Africa\u2019s only river port at the mouth of the beautiful Buffalo River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">View the spectacular Big 5 in malaria-free areas which boasts a unique bio-diversity, or simply ramble through the abundant agricultural valleys to sample the local Xhosa\u2019s hospitality and hand-crafted fine fare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1080px&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;80%&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;3&#8243; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_2=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_3=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_3=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_4=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_4=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Holiday Ideas:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Malaria Free Wildlife Safaris<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Bush and Beach Vacations<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Family Holidays<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Self Drive Holidays<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Beach Breakaways<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; 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background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.90&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600; font-size: x-large;\">So Much To See And Do:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Things-To-Do-1.jpg\" alt=\"Route 72 Activities\" width=\"1320\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Things-To-Do-1.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Things-To-Do-1-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Things-To-Do-1-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Things-To-Do-1-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Things-To-Do-1-1080x555.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">But be warned:<\/span><\/h4>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Just a word of caution&#8230; we personally know people that visited Route 72, and decided to move there and settle! This is a destination that is so full of incredible experiences; it will take a lifetime to do it all.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600; font-size: x-large;\">Plan Your Trip:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Adventure:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> For River Cruises, Mountain Biking Routes, Canoeing, Fat Bike Beach Rides and Beach Walks contact Allen Cunningham from Woodlands Country Cottages on info@woodlandscottages.co.za or\u00a0+27 (0)46 648 2867.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Multi Day Horse Trails:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Jono Arnott at Beachcomber Horse Trails takes you on a 7 day horse trail along this incredible coastline. Expect long beach rides, river crossings, dune forests, grasslands and lots more on this exhilarating horse safari. Contact Jono or Mel on rides@beachcomberhorsetrails.co.za or\u00a0+27 83 281 3322.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Wellness Packages:<br \/>\n<\/strong>If you enjoy pampering, rejuvenation and wellness treatments, Afrika Kusini Wellness Spa in Kenton On Sea is the place to be. Zuney Meiring and her team offers 3, 5 and 7 day wellness packages for those looking to relax and unwind. Contact her on\u00a0pamper@afrikakusini.com or\u00a0+27 (0)46 648 1139 to book your <a href=\"http:\/\/afrikakusini.com\/\">Kenton spa<\/a> package.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Hiking:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Ralph Kirsten lives and breaths the outdoors. He specialises in multi-day hiking tours in the Eastern Cape. There is a particular two day hiking trail that will blow you away. It is called the Woody Cape Trail and takes you into indigenous forests, coastal dune forests, grasslands and long, open stretches of beach in this little known part of Addo Elephant National Park (don&#8217;t worry, there&#8217;s no elephant here!). Contact Ralph from\u00a0Tokoloshi Expeditions at\u00a0info@tokoloshi.co.za or\u00a0+27 71 8809627 to book this hike.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Wildlife Safaris:<br \/>\n<\/strong>There are a few places to choose from, so it depends on what you prefer. Be it a luxury tented camp, an authentic bush camp or a camping experience in a wildlife area, it is all available on Route 72. And it&#8217;s malaria free! Some of the places to consider: Kariega Game Reserve, Sibuya Game Reserve, Oceana Reserve, Mansfield Reserve, Kaprivier Game Reserve, and even Addo Elephant National Park (which is technically not on Route 72 but close enough to qualify).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">There are lots more to do on Route 72, so just contact Route 72 for more information. Some of the beaches along Route 72 have been voted the best in the world! But that deserves it&#8217;s own article.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">So pack those bags. It&#8217;s time to explore Route 72.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s explore Route 72. We all enjoy exploring new destinations that have these three aspects: First, a place that offers lots of things to do. Secondly, not many other visitors. And third, beautiful scenery! Route 72 in the Eastern Cape is just that place. &nbsp; So where is Route 72? &nbsp; It is located on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":115616,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"We all enjoy exploring new destinations. And it's always a bonus if it's a place that offers lots of things to do, not many other visitors AND beautiful scenery! Route 72 in the Eastern Cape is just that place.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115618 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"664\" \/>\r\n\r\nRoute 72 is located on South Africa\u2019s Sunshine Coast and stretches from Port Elizabeth in the west, along hundreds of kilometers of pristine beaches and bush to East London in the east, and northwards to the historically rich region of the Eastern Cape\u2019s Frontier Country. Access is easy - fly in, pick up the rental car and hit the road.\r\n<h4>So what is there to see?<\/h4>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-115619 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Attractions.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"154\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe 280 km coastline boasts a lush network of 20 rivers, pristine lagoons, estuaries and grassy plains. It also includes South Africa\u2019s only river port at the mouth of the beautiful Buffalo River.\r\n\r\nView the spectacular Big 5 in malaria-free areas which boasts a unique bio-diversity, or simply ramble through the abundant agricultural valleys to sample the local Xhosa\u2019s hospitality and hand-crafted fine fare.\r\n<h4>Holiday Ideas<\/h4>\r\nMalaria Free Wildlife Safaris\r\nBush and Beach Vacations\r\nFamily Holidays\r\nSelf Drive Holidays\r\nBeach Breakaways\r\nAdventure Activities\r\nWellness Packages\r\nGirls Getaways\r\nMulti-day Horse Trails\r\n<h4>So Much To See And Do<\/h4>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-115620\" src=\"http:\/\/thesafaricompany.co.za\/travelblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Route-72-Things-To-Do.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"688\" \/>\r\n\r\nJust a word of caution... we've heard rumours of people that visited Route 72 once and decided to move there and settle! This is a destination that is so full of incredible experiences; it will take a lifetime to do it all.\r\n<h4>Plan Your Trip<\/h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Adventure:\r\nFor River Cruises, Mountain Biking Routes, Canoeing, Fat Bike Beach Rides and Beach Walks contactAllen Cunningham from Woodlands Country Cottages on\u00a0info@woodlandscottages.co.za or\u00a0+27 (0)46 648 2867.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Multi Day Horse Trails:\r\nJono Arnott at Beachcomber Horse Trails takes you on 7 day horse trails along this incredible coastline. Expect long beach rides, river crossings, dune forests, grasslands and lots more on this exhilarating horse safari. Contact Jono or Mel on rides@beachcomberhorsetrails.co.za or\u00a0+27 83 281 3322.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Wellness Packages:\r\nIf you enjoy pampering, rejuvenation and wellness treatments, Afrika Kusini Wellness Spa is the place to be. Zuney Meiring and her team offers 5 and 7 day wellness packages for those looking to relax and unwind. \u00a0Contact her on\u00a0pamper@afrikakusini.com or\u00a0+27 (0)46 648 1139 to book your package.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hiking:\r\nRalph Kirsten lives and breaths the outdoors. He specialises in multi-day hiking tours in the Eastern Cape. There is a particular two day hiking trail that will blow you away. It is called the Woody Cape Trail and takes you into indigenous forests, coastal dune forests, grasslands and long, open stretches of beach in this little known part of Addo Elephant National Park (don't worry, there's no elephant here!). Contact Ralph from\u00a0Tokoloshi Expeditions at\u00a0info@tokoloshi.co.za or\u00a0+27 71 8809627 to book this hike.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThere are loads more to do on Route 72, so just contact us for more information.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4,98,203,259,263,258,55,232,99,261],"tags":[389,204,388,282,390],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Discover Route 72 in South Africa - The Safari Co.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover Route 72 in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. 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