Experience the Eastern Cape Differently

Step beyond the familiar and discover rare journeys, untold stories, and unforgettable moments rooted in the landscapes and culture of the Eastern Cape.

Welcome to Awehness Travel

We are here to introduce you to the road less travelled. The stories less told — a journey that offers you rare, meaningful, and unforgettable experiences rooted in the Eastern Cape.

Meaningful Experiences That Make a Difference

Swim wild rivers at sunrise. Enter the ocean with confidence on guided open-water swims. Witness whales breaching, Cape gannets diving, and thousands of dolphins dancing off the coast of Gqeberha — the bottlenose dolphin capital of the world — aboard a luxury catamaran. We curate opportunities for you to go behind the scenes of turtle and penguin rescue and release, working closely with local conservation teams, who are making a real difference every day.

Immersive Cultural Encounters

Beyond nature, we offer deeply immersive cultural experiences. Step into a beacon of hope within one of South Africa’s most under-resourced communities, where a long-standing development initiative supports children from Montessori pre-school through to high school and into vocational training—equipping them with practical, life-changing skills.

You will meet local artists, crafters, and change-makers personally, and even create your own keepsake alongside a local artist using recycled materials sourced from within the township.

In South Africa, “Aweh” is more than a word — it’s an acknowledgement. It says: I see you. I respect you. I honour where you come from. That spirit of respect, connection, and shared humanity is at the heart of everything we do.

At Awehness Travel, we don’t just plan journeys. We create experiences that move you — in body, in spirit, and in perspective. Join us – let’s create aweh-ness together!

These are not tours. These are human connections. These are stories you will carry for a lifetime.

This is not tourism. It’s immersion. It’s connection. It’s Aweh.
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Cultural

Aweh-Deep Roots

Join us for a guided tour through one of Gqeberha's oldest townships.

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Photographic

Aweh-lnsta Tour

Join us on a picture-frame journey of our beautiful Gqeberha!

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Safari

Aweh-Boutique Addo Tour

Join us for a new way to experience Addo Elephant National Park.

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Nature

Aweh-Nature Hike

Join us on a guided hike in many of the nature reserved in and around the Bay.

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Scenic

Aweh-Cruising on a Luxury Catamaran

Enjoy a relaxing, scenic cruise along our beautiful coastline to Cape Recife.

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Interactive

Aweh-popup's, in-home cooking experiences, events & teambuilding

We host interactive pop-up events.

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Interactive

Aweh-Crafters experience

Work with a local artist or crafter on something special.

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Active

Aweh-Let's Swim

Guided swimming adventures.

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Stories

Aweh-stories about real Queberha experiences

Discover a little of the magic of our city and surrounds by reading some stories from the fields.  Then contact us about the custom experience that you have in mind.  You dream it, we make it happen.

Read the stories