Grahamstown Farmers Market
Where? Grahamstown
Take a stroll down Somerset Street in Grahamstown and peruse the tremendous farmers market.
There is a wide choice of newly picked vegetables, homemade jams and preserves and baked breads, rolls and tasty ...
Somerset East Museum
Where? Somerset East
Somerset East is a small town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, established in 1825. As such, it is bursting with history, both local and colonial, and exudes a unique charm of its own, despite ...
Albany Museum Complex
Where? Grahamstown
Established 1855, the Albany Museum Complex comprises five museums and is the second oldest museum in South Africa. The Museum Complex has an Education Department which provides resources and educational ...
Day Trip in Kwantu Game Reserve
Where? Sidbury
Day Trips at Kwantu Private Game Reserve are nothing less than an experience to behold. Welcomed at the beautiful Day Centre, overlooking the Hippo Dam, guests can enjoy the sight of animals at the watering ...
Kumbula Indigenous Nursery
Where? Bathurst
Kumbula Indigenous Nursery is situated in the picturesque 1820 Settler village of Bathurst, in the Eastern Cape. Our first aim is to promote the use of indigenous plants and non-invasive gardening practices, ...
1820 Settlers National Monument
Where? Grahamstown
If you’re in Grahamstown and head towards Rhodes University you will find a huge square structure at the top of the hill which is the 1820 Settlers National Monument.
The original monument was opened in ...
Manley Flats Community Trails
Where? Grahamstown
Start: Radway Green B&B on the R67, 15 km from Grahamstown, 25 km from Bathurst
Level: all levels of difficulty
Type of route: mostly single track trails through valley bushveld and a dedicated 4x4 jeep ...
The Eastern Star Gallery
Where? Grahamstown
The Eastern Star Gallery gets its name from a newspaper that was established in Grahamstown in 1871, which was the predecessor to the popular and daily The Star from the Argus company in Johannesburg.
The ...
Natural Science Museum
Where? Grahamstown
The oldest of the Albany Museum Complex, the Natural Science Museum, was established in 1855. A visit to this museum will allow you to learn more about the natural history and science of the Eastern Cape. Some ...
Mosslands Two River Trail
Where? Grahamstown
Start: Mosslands Farm just outside Grahamstown
Finish: Mosslands farm
Duration: two days, 25 km, circular route
Fitness: moderate, not challenging and perfect for those after a good amount of shade
Our ...
Haricots Deli & Bistro
Where? Grahamstown
The emphasis is on food at Haricots is simple, delicious and of very high quality and the wine list is one of the most comprehensive and discerning in Grahamstown.
Situated at The French Quarter in New ...
Oldest Official Letterbox in South Africa
Where? Grahamstown
When was the last time you posted a letter or send a postcard? In today’s world it is all electronic and instant, but one can’t forget the excitement of receiving mail from the post office, be it a birthday ...
Gung-ho Paintball
Where? Grahamstown
Gung-ho Paintball takes groups on an action-packed 3 hours of paintball fun. With a speedball field and a 1.4 hectare bush field complete with trenches, tree house, bridges and rivers, Gung-ho Paintball covers ...
Cory Library For Historical Research
Where? Grahamstown
The Cory Library is found at Rhodes University and collects materials of all kinds to support research into the history of South Africa, related fields in the social sciences and the preservation of Eastern ...
Visit Kwantu Elephant Sanctuary
Where? Sidbury
Nestled adjacent to the N2 on the way to Grahamstown, only one hour from Port Elizabeth, the Kwantu Elephant Sanctuary lies in a malaria-free area.
It is surrounded by natural indigenous bush and is home ...