Riversway East London as a base while on holiday

It was a great shock when I recently got a quote for a family camping holiday for the season at one of my favourite campsites. Just short of R700 per day for a patch of grass? Phew ! I thought then our rates at Riversway and our At Eezzze self catering rooms are really not that bad , where a family of 4 ( 2 adults and a child) can stay in comfort for R550 per night at the poolside , just minutes drive away from Nahoon Beach. For a minimum 10 night stay , you get a large room at the pool , kitchen , large yard , own braai area and great accommodation. Call us to discuss your stay or go to http://www.riversway.co.za/ to have a browse.

Nahoon where we are situated is so strategicly placed , near all amenities like Nahoon River Mouth and main beach , East London Golf Club , shopping and much more. The nature trails around here are amazing and we can talk you through an action packed holiday that will perfectly balance relaxing , beach trips , game drives , surfing , fishing , kite boarding , nature hikes , whale watching , fine dining , scenic lunches and just so much more.

If you have reached a stage like I have where the prospect of pitching camps in mid summer heat , and possibly rain ( this is our rainy season ) no escape from the elements etc seems more tiring than relaxing , then give us a call. Stay in comfort and plan a wide variety of day trips from Riversway and let us guide you on weather prediction , planning the right trip on the right day , relaxing days between or a day at the shops .

Getting this blend of varied activity right is the key to having that break that feels "JUST RIGHT" and leaves you refreshed and relaxed.

Riversway is  a great place for a holiday http://www.riversway.co.za/ , 043 7353566 , kgharris@lantic.net or info@riversway.co.za ( Season from 15 Dec no less than 8 nights please , as we have long booking requests only from 15 Dec to 10 Jan )

Beach holidays in East London South Africa

Nothing can beat a relaxing day at a great beach. At Riversway Guest House in Nahoon  http://www.riversway.co.za/ , we are just a few minutes drive from Nahoon main Beach.
Nahoon boasts some of the best long stretch of beach around the E Cape coast.
Yes its coastal and we get the wind , however the cooling effect of a sea breeze is welcome in the sweltering summer months.
In a stiffer breeze , talk to us at Riversway , ask about our local knowledge of the beaches. There is always a sheltered cove that will protect you from most winds , so book your stay with us and get in on this local insight we have to offer you.
If you surf or fish , a stay at Riversway will yield a great surprise , as over 20 years of intense knowledge of fishing and Surfing this coast will provide you with the best local inside track of where to go and when to go there.

Stay with us  days or longer , and we will throw in a free guide to Nahoon and or the East Coast resorts on a selected morning of your choice ( Conditions permitting)

The Nahoon coastal nature reserve offers some of the best fishing and surfing around  and we are just minutes from this pristine area. Let us how you the jewel that is the coastal region of the East London area.

Riversway Guest House http://www.riversway.co.za/ , Tel: 043 7353566 , fax 043 7353566 info@riversway.co.za ask Michelle or Yvonne about accommodation , and talk to Kevin or Dean about the local coastal area. Kevin is available to guide you on a surfing or fishing outing to some of the best spots ( own vehicle & equipment required) If you want to learn to Surf I shall hook you up with our expert surf coach Eddie , and if you have kids and want them to experience the best of the Nahoon experience , we will set them up with Dean and his team at Jonginenge Eco adventure ( bookings essential )

Accommodation East London Riversway Nahoon

When looking for accommodation in East London South Africa , Riversway Our Guest House  ticks all the boxes. We offer a range of accommodation options in 9 well appointed rooms , spaciously spread across 2 large properties on Beach road Nahoon.
Just minutes drive to Nahoon beach , Riversway is the ideal facility for a family stay during a holiday , business traveler or any visitor to East London.
Great meals served in our dining area , social atmosphere , outdoor cooking areas for self catering a barbecue ( Braai) , 2 pools , great yard space and secure parking.

Since 1997 Riversway has catered for many guests , many now regular visitors since we opened have become like family.

Riversway is a blend of afforability yet stylish accommodation with excellent service to insure you return to our family guest house.

Come stay for 5 days or longer for leisure and ask Kevin to guide you to Nahoon Nature reserve for a free guided nature trail , or experience the excellent Surfing or Fishing our coast has to offer. ( limited to 4 persons with own equipment only)

The East London coast is a natural paradise waiting for you to explore. Known as the Adventure provice East London is the heart of this province's adventure coast.

Call us on (27) 043 7353566 or mail us to check availibility on info@riversway.co.za , see you in Nahoon.

Accommodation options Guest House v/s Hotels

As part of an accommodation facility in East London since 1997 , the conversation often arises in our dining area around the bar on the topic of " Guest House v/s Hotel ?" Obviously many of our patrons at Riversway Our Guest House  choose Guest House for many reasons. The argument often heard is East London Hotels are expensive , impersonal , crowded , noisy , and even a few horror stories relating to cleanliness come out of these discussions. ( probably embellished somewhat to have the desired effect) However there are those that prefer the Hotel experience , and the high occupancy at Hotels clearly proves that.

There is obviously a personal taste issue here as well as a budget consideration when making the decision to stay in a Guest House like Riversway Our Guest House  or in a hotel.

A typical evening at Riversway can be very entertaining , and almost feels like a family environment when regulars meet at dinner for a drink and a great meal prepared by our food lover Dean. I imagine this type of closeness and bonding could be difficult to achieve in a hotel environment , with bigger detached staff , larger groups of patrons and a larger facility with more recreational space options.

For the traveler wanting to eat drink and retire , perhaps a hotel will be a choice. Or often corporate deals dictate the terms of travel and those who do not get to choose have to stay in a hotel.

This discussion often has those for and opposed to their favourite accommodation option , but one thing is clear from our experiences at at Riversway , our guests enjoy their stay. Many have been with us since 1997 and even choose not to visit East London if we cannot accommodate them. So I guess we can thank hotels for marketing to a certain segment of the market and that there are those faithful patrons who will always choose Our Guest House  as their accommodation of choice. See you in East London.

East London Springs into life for summer

East London saw Spring in with a few sweltering days and summer is peaking around the corner. At Riversway Guest house the guests social demeanor is showing new signs of mixed feelings , some showing the stress of the year end dash to complete tasks with a dash of excitement in conversation planning year end holidays.

Spring has arrived !! A spring in the step , spring into gear for summer at Riversway and come and share the celebration of another summer with us. Our 14th summer we share with you since opening in 1997 , and each one a special one to share with our valued guests.

For this summer we want to promote the nature surrounding Nahoon and our fantastic East London coastal region with a special to all existing and new guests.

Plan a 5 day stay at Riversway and we will include a free guided day to Nahoon Nature reserve and or East Coast resorts , to fish , surf or just enjoy our gem beaches for a morning ( weather reliant and limited to a max of 4 persons or with own vehicle) We will provide free soft drinks and snacks for 4 persons during this excursion and show you the joys of fishing / surfing or just enjoying some time at our fantastic beaches. ( does not include equipment )

Another fantastic option during September school holidays is for families with smaller children to plan a few days stay at Riversway with their children , and for a day or 2 let us drop and collect your children at Jonginenge enviro beach adventures , where Dean and his team will provide a day of great beach environmental learning and fun while you plan a day of leisure around our pool , lunch or a day of leisure to enjoy the East London coast.

See you at Riversway for the summer!!

East London South Africa summer calls you to visit

Waking up is a little easier these days? The sun is a little higher in the sky , some birds are heard and the warmth of a little patch of sun helps bring life to a new day at Riversway Guest House http://www.riversway.co.za/ .

Plan a trip to East London South Africa this summer and unpack the mysteries that travelers seldom get to experience along East Londons coast.

Book a stay with us at Riversway and enjoy summer morning walks in the Nahoon nature reserve , just minutes drive from us. Get a coffee at footprints cafe or a great breakfast , and walk it off along the scenic boardwalks that overlooks some of the oldest and majestic coastal habitat in South Africa. There is current study being done to determine and prove that this area may have been the new start of mankind post Ice Age , and the natural beauty certainly hints that this is the cradle of mankind.

A bit further out along the East Coast resorts , plan a day trip and we will show you some of the best fishing and surfing beaches , or just pack a basket and enjoy your day at some of the best beaches the coastal region of South Africa has to offer.

For those who want more , book a day at Inkwenkwezi game park and interact with Elephants , game drive and enjoy a meal at this magnificent game lodge at the coast.

For the nature lover bird enthusiast or intrepid photographer , East London holds amazing natural beauty that is often not unlocked by those fleetingly passing through.

So take a few days to enjoy this scenic region , call us at Riversway to discuss your stay in one of our 9 well appointed rooms. Great meals served daily , braai areas to enjoy outdoor cooking in summer , and excellent service. http://www.riversway.co.za/ Tel: (27) 043 7353566 e-mail: info@riversway.co.za . Our summer special book for 5 nights or more and let us show you all the areas discussed above for a day or half day outing as part f your stay.

East London Tourism stakeholders need a private professional body

East London South Africa , or Buffalo City as we are meant to be called ( talk about identity crisis?) had the top management of the City recently decide that our most active and effective tourism body ( Buffalo City Tourism or BCT) need no longer exist.

Reasons cited were that the body did not comply with some legislative requirements , which were disputed by the top management of this effective body.

So what are the real reasons for this rather hasty decision and rapid decision making process( unbelievable how quick decisions can be made when it suites the administration)

Stakeholders in tourism should be questioning the reasoning behind such a rash decision , as the regions tourism needs active promotion and daily attention to try and retain and grow tourism to this region.

Aside from a few key industrial investors and employers , tourism is surely this areas most sustainable long term industry , and already the product is poorly packaged and certainly not marketed any near its full potential.

The truth be told , East London South Africa holds some of the best coastal tourism potential in our country , and with the global switch to simplistic nature style holidays ,we are perfectly poised to make use of this market opportunity.

So as tourism stakeholders what are our options ? Do we sit and wait for these rash rather inexplicable management decisions to negatively effect the industry ? It is surely high time that a strong unified body be put together , run by stakeholders in the industry , and those who understand the complexity of correctly packaging our tourism products.

Like our Springbok rugby side should be questioning the coaching decisions in the last few defeats , so too should the stakeholders of tourism investment be questioning the decisions of our regions custodians?

East London South Africa has so much to offer tourist , local and foreign , but we need to package and promote the area in a manner that will project the natural beauty of the region and appeal to the new simplistic nature style holidays that are now in Vogue with many first world adventure seekers.

Come stay at Riversway Guest House East London and we will guide you to some of the most amazing areas within just a few minutes drive from our facility. Nine well appointed rooms in Nahoon allow you to choose a range of accommodation. Great meals , social atmosphere if you want to join it or plain peace and quiet in a great environment just a few minutes to Nahoons amazing coastal Nature reserve area. Come stay with us and enjoy the Nahoon area for a few days. www.riversway.co.za Call (27) 043 7353566 or mail info@riversway.co.za , chat to Kevin on (27) 0836560915 and discuss a 5 day stay , and we will choose the best day to show you some of the best coastal areas on offer for free ( limited to 4 persons , fishing and surfing can be included)

East London South Africa the gateway to the Wild Coast

East London South Africa is a rather hidden jewel. Often tourists pass through en route to Durban or Port Elizabeth , both larger probably better marketed venues.

For the traveler who lingers a little in the area from East London to Port Edward , there is an often delighted response.

The magnificent coastal region offers such a diverse array of spectacular beauty , heritage and unrivalled magnificence to those who spend some time in this region.

Plan a few days at Riversway Guest House in Nahoon East London and let us show you a small piece of what awaits the adventurous tourist willing to explore this great coastal area.

Riversway is situated just minutes drive away from the Nahoon Nature reserve area , the site of some of the oldest human footprints on record. Speculation is rife on newly found evidence , that human origin post the ice age re-birthed in this very region.

The splendour of the Nahoon coast is a small window to what can be experienced up the Wild Coast with many resorts , hotels and magnificent scenery , fishing , surfing and adventure tours to choose from.

So give us a call , and come and stay at Riversway a few days and we will show you around the Window to the Wild coast and let you have a good idea of a suitable trip along this magnificent area. Riversway Guest House www.riversway.co.za Tel: (27) 043 7353566 (27) 083 656 0915 e-mail info@riversway.co.za  , ask for Kevin or talk to Michelle , and we can put you in the right direction to experience true East London splendour and the window to the Wild Coast. Stay with us for 5 days or longer and we will personally guide you for a free days outing to the coastal fishing and or surfing hot spots that will astound you and get you back again.
See you soon?

East London South Africa accommodation Riversway Guest House

East London South Africa is home to Riversway Guest House http://www.riversway.co.za/ , drop us a call and we will tell you about the Nahoon area and what to do when in East London. Tel: (27) 0437353566  or mail us on info@riversway.co.za . We are at No 118 Beach Rd Nahoon , just minutes from Nahoon Main Beach and Nature reserve.
Established and re-inventing ourselves from 1997 , we have many accommodation options in our 9 well appointed rooms. From self catering to full dinner bed and breakfast , we can find a room that will suite your needs. Mouth watering meals each night , so talk to Dean over a drink in our social bar and plan a meal in the dining area. Great breakfasts each morning to suite your dietary needs.

Secure , private and great service will insure your stay at Riversway is a memorable one.

If you enjoy surfing or fishing , dicuss a 5 day stay at Riversway and I shall arrange a free day trip ( 4 persons limit) to some of the best surfing and or fishing spots along this pritine coastal region.

We look forward to welcoming you and making your stay a memorable one at Riversway Nahoon , East London South Africa http://www.riversway.co.za/

East London! Call it what you want

East London;Buffalo City;Emonti;and numerous other suggestions have been made to try and rename East London. East London South Africa has recently come under the political spotlight of the the new South African name change trending ,which seems to be really high on the country rulers agenda.
Like many products and services out there , marketing gurus will always be aware that there is a lot in a name , but only when coupled with the correct blend of packaging , pricing, positioning and promotion . However a name alone cannot make a product or service any more desirable , and this is what needs to be recognised when looking at East London as a tourist product as a whole.

East London has it all to offer international tourist , yet on a visit to Port Elizabeth this weekend , it is obvious that their coastal tourist route either ends in Port Elizabeth or East London is flown or driven through to get to KZN. This is obvious by the number of American , English , Brazilian and many other accents heard in one small tourist area of PE , namely The Boardwalk casino complex.

The natural beauty of East London's coastal region is awe inspiring to any visitor , and one has to beg the question why are we not able to get these international tourists to take the extra hop ( 3 hours by road or just 45 minutes by air) to experience what East London has on offer?

All it will take is a few large groups to be shown the natural beauty we have in East London , treated to our natural hospitality and an extra dash of entertainment thrown in , and East London will easily be added to the next international tourist map after Port Elizabeth.

So what needs to be done ? Quite simply , the Name East London has intrinsic value , Package it , price it ( that is in place ) position it ( our unique selling point is nature and adventure) and promote it correctly , and we have a tourism product that will hold its own with any in the world.

If you are a visitor to South Africa , put East London on your next visit. Come stay with us at Riversway in Nahoon http://www.riversway.co.za/ and we will personally give you an insight into the natural beauty around this coastal City. Nature trails , Game viewing , Great dining , Surfing , Fishing , Hunting , and great cultural tourism in our very special fire pot casserole of things to do for any visitor to this area.

Call East London what you like , just unwrap some of the outdated and poorly packaged exterior and you will discover a treasure trove of tourist delights.

Call us to discuss your next stay at Riversway http://www.riversway.co.za/ , PH: 27(043) 7353566 Mail: info@riversway.co.za

East London South Africa a tourist paradise

East London South Africa is a great destination on so many levels. The natural beauty of this coastal region is breathtaking to even a seasoned traveler.
The City itself may not present a great first impression , and sure its no Plettenberg Bay or Monaco as far as the architecture and basic services.
Just take enough time and visit us at Riversway http://www.riversway.co.za/ and let us guide you around some of the most breathtaking coastal areas you will see in this country. Just minutes away by car is the Nahoon nature reserve that is awe inspiring. From Nahoon estuary mouth to Bats Cave , this coastal area is worth a days exploring. Nature trails meander through the seabush , wales or dolphins at play can be spotted from the wooden boardwalks that meander through natural seabush and culminate in elevated viewing decks that make photographers grab for their cameras.

Superb surfing is abound with Nahoon Reef offering world class conditions most of the year for the experienced surfer. Just this week saw the end of the SA masters with our local boys making a clean sweep of the event and today the Sprinbok trials in some large testing waves at the Reef. Excellent fishing of all saltwater styles within minutes drive from us , with local catches often highlighted in the local fishing online journal http://www.fishingec.com/ .

Great food at many fine facilities nearby , and top class home cooked meals right here at Riversway will insure your stay is fine gastronomic memory stored amongst many mental images of our fine coastal City East London South Africa.

Call us now to discuss plans for your next Holiday , great place in summer or winter , best months are Feb to end May for less wind , but our climate is a great one. http://www.riversway.co.za/ Tel: 27 ( 043) 7353566 mail : info@riversway.co.za . Surfers and fishermen stay longer than 5 days and we will provide you a free day tour of the spots that will etch your memory with great stories and get you back for another visit soon.

Surfing Holidays in East London South Africa

Plan a trip to East London South Africa and come and stay with us at Riversway Guest House http://www.riversway.co.za/ . East London has some of the most consistent surf and a large number of surfing options at many spots along a 60 km stretch of East London coast.

If you stay at Riversway Guest house for longer than 5 days , you can request a free surf adventure trip to the East or west coast with a local surfer as my guest for the day ( max 4 persons with boards) You will be gauranteed a wave regardless of conditions as I have years of experience on this coastline surfing the area East and West of East London.

A firm favourite is Nahoon Reef , just 5 minutes drive from Riversway. This wave is for adventurous more experienced surfers and when its on , has been compared to Wiamea or Sunset in Hawai. More mellow beack breaks are also available 2 minutes away at Nahoon Beachbreak , where even begginers can get a surf lesson.

So book a stay at Riversway http://www.riversway.co.za/ (Ph) 043 7353566 and let us know about your surfing needs , we will be glad to show you around the coast.

East London accommodation Riversway Guest House

Accommodation in East London South Africa is often required by business travelers , and Riversway is the ideal facility for your next stay. Succesfully the venue of choice for many organisations that include Shoprite and OK , Mercedes Benz and ancillary suppliers, Bearing Man and many other great organisations and ther representatives that choose Riversway as thier destination of choice.

The perfect blend of affordability , great atmosphere , excellent food and a quiet , safe environment makes Riversway in Nahoon East London South Africa  the guest house to use when visiting for business or pleasure.

As a holiday destination , we offer the visitor an excellent location , just 2 minutes drive to Nahoon main beach. The self catering rooms around our pool are perfect for longer stays while on business or pleasure.

For those who want a different holiday contact Riversway and speak to Kevin about a stay http://www.riversway.co.za/ or call on 0836560915 . Let me discuss the entire East London experience with you while you are here , and a basic itinary could include the following for a family. Beakfast with a view at Footprints resturant on a good weather morning and a stroll along the most scenic boardwalks to watch dlphins and whales at play at Nahoon Reef. Nature walks ( guided for free if you are uncertain) along the most amazing nature trails ( for the fitter family) Take a break from the kids for a day and let them join Jonginenge Eco adventures at Nahoon beach . They can learn to surf , sand board , fish and snorkel in a fun filled day at Jonginenge Eco Adventure. On this day spoil yourself as a couple and book a Lunch at Le petite one of the top places to dine , just 1 km from Riversway , or have a more casual meal witha view at Buccaneers on the Esplanade just 5 minutes drive from us.

East coast drives are incredible day trips and some of the most amazing coastal beaches are to be found along this 50 km stretch of coast . Inkwenkwezi game park & Michaelas resturant are 2 legendary day activities to absob during the Jikeleza Wild coast meander trip.

For the more adventurous , we sport some of the most consistent and world class surfing spots in the country , and Nahoon Reef is a challenge for those proficient enough to enjoy its world class waves.

We have 9 well appointed rooms at Riversway each with its own theme and a great pub and meals by Dean that are legendary and a hit with all our patrons , many who return for the meals as a primary reason to visit.
Lamb shanks , Curries and roasts are a few of the firm favourites of many as well a good social braai ( barbecue ) on the odd occasion or by arrangement for a group.

We look forward to welcoming you to Riversway Nahoon East London South Africa http://www.riversway.co.za/ 0437353566 info@riversway.co.za ( e-mail us)