Lower Blindekloof Hike
Where? Groendal Wilderness
Start: Groendal Wilderness office
Finish: Groendal Wilderness office
Duration: 11 km (roughly), a circular hike
Fitness: relatively fit; the hike is not difficult, but some experience of hiking is ...
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 ...
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 ...
Zip Line with Adrenalin Addo
Where? Addo
The Addo region of the Eastern Cape is spectacular for its sprawling bushveld, high blue skies, and gorgeous weather. With Adrenalin Addo, you can enjoy it from new heights (and at new speeds), thanks to the ...
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 ...
The Provost Prison
Where? Grahamstown
This was built in 1838 as a military prison in the Drostdy grounds when Sir Benjamin d’Urban, who was Governor of the Cape Colony, instructed the royal engineers to plan a “fortified barrack establishment”. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Visit the Makana Botanical Gardens
Where? Grahamstown
Head off to the Makana Botanical gardens on a week-day morning when few people are around.
You can enter after passing through the Rhodes University's Eden Grove. You can hope to see Cape weavers, greater ...
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 ...