Day Safari at Amakhala Game Reserve
Where? Amakhala
Guided by experienced rangers on open Land Rovers, Amakhala Game Reserve offers a day safari aimed at providing visitors with an experience of the diverse wildlife and landscape including: The Big 5, Black ...
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 ...
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 ...
International Library of African Music
Where? Grahamstown
The International Library of African Music, fondly known as ILAM, was established in 1964 and is a researching, publishing and teaching centre for African traditional music.
It is not strictly a museum but ...
Observatory Museum
Where? Grahamstown
If you only have time to visit one museum on your visit to Grahamstown then the Observatory Museum as it is a unique museum which celebrates the beginning of the diamond industry in South Africa.
The ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Grahamstown Cathedral
Where? Grahamstown
The Cathedral of St Michael and St George now known as the Grahamstown Cathedral was built in the 1800’s and first opened its doors in 1830. This is not the original tower and spire the church had as the first ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Boschberg MTB Trails
Where? Somerset East
The Eastern Cape remains the quietest and least developed of all South African provinces. However, it offers visitors plenty in the way of things to do and see, which is often best done from the saddle of a ...
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 ...