Buffalo River, East London

Visitors flying into the city will cross the Buffalo River on their trip into the city from the East London Airport. Home to the Buffalo Harbour and Port of East London, the Buffalo River is the largest of the four rivers and is home to South Africa’s only river port. This river is also the playground for everyone who loves water sports and is home to no less than 4 clubs: the Buffalo River Yacht Club (BRYC), the East London Ski Boat Club, the East London Yacht Club, and the Leander Rowing Club. It is also home to the oldest national sporting event in South Africa, the Buffalo Regatta, as well as the Selborne Sprints.

Visitors who want to explore the river and test their sea legs can do so with Southern Cross Ocean and River Cruises, which offers dolphin and whale watching cruises as well as ocean and river cruises.Understandably, given the amount of boating that takes place there, it is also home to the NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute).
The Buffalo River also provides food and entertainment for those who visit her banks. The Sea Spirit offers visitors some of the best ‘fish and slap chips’ in town and is very much a laid-back fisherman-style fish market, offering you great food in an authentic fisherman’s setting.

Article Courtesy of www.sahistory.org.za/place/buffalo-river-east-london