East London

South Africa

East London is a port city on the southeast coast of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province, at the mouth of the Buffalo River. The country's only river port, it was founded as a British military supply harbor in 1847. Attractions include the East London Museum holding the coelacanth discovered here, the beaches of Nahoon and Gonubie, the City Hall and German settler heritage, and excursions to nearby game reserves and the Wild Coast.