Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to the Eastern Cape is the ultimate travel guide to this region of South Africa. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant National Park and the Karoo to . Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to South Africa, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the Eastern Cape, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, national parks and safety. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland. Full coverage: Port Elizabeth; Addo Elephant National Park; Jeffrey's Bay; Port Alfred; Grahamstown; the Eastern Cape Karoo; Cradock; Graaff-Reinet; East London; The Amatola Mountains; Hogsback; Rhodes; the Wild Coast; Mthatha; Port St Johns.