Coastal Towns
Inland Towns
Game Parks of the Area
Animals of the area
Birds of the area
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Addo
The Addo National Park boasts some 320 elephants, lion, as well as Cape
buffalo, Black Rhino and many different species of antelope. The
elephant viewing at Addo is rated as the best in the world. The
dense thicket is ideal elephant country and can support four times
the density of elephants than the Kruger National Park. Visitors
have the option of self-drive excursions into the park or they can
make use of the guided tours that are on offer.
Alicedale
Developed as a railway junction, Alicedale lies at the northern
entrance to the picturesque gorge of the Bushman's River. The scenic
railway line from Alicedale to Grahamstown winds along hillsides and
valleys full of wildlife.
Yet another of Frontier Country's hidden treasures has been revealed!
The little country town of Alicedale, at the northern entrance to a
picturesque gorge of the Bushman's River, is seeing a revival way
beyond its former glory. Gone is the old railway junction image,
fondly remembered by generations of students who traveled by rail to
Grahamstown's famous boarding schools and to Rhodes University. Enter
in its place the five-star Bushman Sands Hotel on the banks of the
river, the revamped horseshoe shaped golf course, and boat-based game
viewing aboard the 'Lady Alice' on the New Year's Dam. Project Qhora,
a PPP between the Eastern Cape provincial government, Makana
Municipality and Shamwari Game Reserve has brought new life to
Alicedale.
The world-famous 'Born Free Facility' will be relocated there, and
between 5 000 and 8 000 foreign visitors are expected to pass through
next summer The development of Alicedale and upliftment of its rural
community is a new and exciting frontier in sustainable development
through tourism. With the aid of marketing giant The Mantis Collection,
Shamwari brings in thousands of visitors every year from within the
country's borders and abroad.
With its quaint Victorian Karoo appeal, this colourful, multicultural
town will offer visitors a unique chance to drift back in time to a
bygone era. They will be able to take in its museum, art galleries,
curios and craft stalls, they can experience African culture at the
Cultural Village, or attend a play at the town theatre.
Bathurst
Bathurst, a quaint village south of Grahamstown with a distinctly
English ambience was, for a short while, once the administrative
capital of the eastern districts of the Cape Colony with its own
magistrate and Drostdy. Named after Colonial Secretary, Lord Bathurst
in May 1820, the village still has many links to its pioneer past.
With its landmark, the world's biggest pineapple, Bathurst is now an
important pineapple growing and cattle farming area.
Cradock
Cradock was found by Sir John Cradock after the Frontier War of 1812
as a stronghold to secure the Eastern area of the then Cape Province.
It lies in a broad part of the upper Fish River valley. The rich soil,
plentiful water and warm climate make it an ideal lucerne, fruit and
dairy farming area. When necessary supplementary water is fed to the
area from the Orange River via a tunnel, 82 Kms long - making it one
of the longest irrigation tunnels in the world.
Graaff Reinet
The people of Graaff-Reinet and its surrounding farms are renowned
for their out-going hospitality, easy-going warmth and down-to-earth
friendliness. And their personalities are reflected in their
accommodation establishments. Whether you choose to stay in our
historic town or on a farm nearby, you will be bowled over by
distinctive lodgings, a warm welcome and comfort you can truly
relax in.
Graaff Reinet is situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
in the middle of the Karoo. The route via Graaff Reinet is the best
access between the Goldfields of Gauteng and the spectacular Garden
Route and on to the wine lands and Cape Town in the south.
Grahamstown
A hauntingly beautiful region arguably the crucible of South Africa's
history - This old Frontier Country is a vibrant mix of all the best
that Africa has to offer. One of the premier tourist routes in the
Eastern Cape, it has a turbulent past, with more forts than the rest
of the country combined.
Now no longer the scene of conflict and strife, it is about people
breaking through frontiers. Grahamstown is the historic heartland of
the Eastern Cape and embodies the spirit of the many and varied
cultures who met here and made their mark - Khoi, Xhosa, Boer and
British.
This little city, Africa's Festival Capital, contains a unique heritage
of architecture and culture. Its fine buildings and museums are used for
the annual arts festival around July. The friendly inhabitants and
vibrant student atmosphere make it one of South Africa's premier
destinations.
Originally founded in 1812 as a military headquarters after the 4th
Frontier War, the tiny garrison was nearly wiped out in the great
Battle of Grahamstown in 1819. It subsequently grew into the cape
Colony's second city with the influx of 1820 British Settlers.
Today Grahamstown boasts some of the finest schools in South Africa
as well as Rhodes University, established in 1804.
Paterson
John Paterson who contributed much to the development of Port Elizabeth
in the 19th Century founded the village of Paterson in 1879. John
Paterson founded the local E P Herald newspaper in 1845 and in 1856.
He also helped to establish one of South Africa top schools Grey
Institute for Boys, forerunner of the Grey High School of today.
The town can be easily identified by its six grain silos which
dominate the skyline.
Sidbury
In 1820 Lt. Richard Daniel founded the village of Sidbury where he
built his Regency-style manor house. He also built St Peter's Anglican
church where many of the early settlers were buried. Sidbury is
surrounded by livestock and game farms and is, itself, incorporated
into a private game reserve.
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