lw a l k i n g l h i s t o r i c a l lt o w n s h i p l c u l t u r a l 1 EXPLORE FRONTIER COUNTRY ~ Recommended Adventure & Leisure options ~ Great Getaways ~ Game Reserves & Lodges WELCOME TO GRAHAMSTOWN We proudly recommend our accredited Tour Guides South Africa’s Creative City 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 Grahamstown is a melting pot of the many and varied cultures that have met and mingled here Otto Ntshebe - City & Township - 082 214 4242 Mbuleli Mpokela - Local & Regional - 082 979 5906 over the last 200 years. for more info go to www.grahamstown.co.za and click on tours and shuttles link Sunrise over Grahamstown is marked by the astronomical Map Ref toposcope on Gunfire Hill, one of two major vantage points Map Ref N10 to Cookhouse R350 to Bedford to Katberg to Hogsback to Keiskammahoek to Stutterheim R67 5 overlooking the city. The hill almost directly opposite, on the 2 A Private and Exclusive River Lodge in a Wildlife Reserve R344 to Adelaide R352 R63 Fort Beaufort R345 other side of the valley, is Makana’s Kop named after the Fort Alice legendary Xhosa prophet and leader, Makana, who attacked ADVERTISER’S KEY R63 Hare the fledgling city in 1819. The tale of the Battle of Lalibela Game Reserve 1 MAP KEY R63 R346 Map Ref Grahamstown is a stirring one. Crown River Safari 2 = Tarred Road R345 Bisho R63 = Untarred/Gravel Road R67 KingWilliam’s Lukhanyo Private Game Reserve 3 R350 Town N2 1 = ”Poor Man’s Game Drive” Grahamstown started as a small military outpost founded in Assegaai Trails 4 (Public Gravel Road) 1812 by British officer, Colonel John Graham, during the = Frontier Country boundary Pumba Private Game Reserve 5 turbulent Frontier Wars. As the town declined in military 6 importance, it grew into a thriving market town and was once El Shaddai Game Lodge Double Drift the second largest city in South Africa after Cape Town. Feel this close to nature...A priceless but affordable experience at our RIVER LODGE offering bed and breakfast Kwantu Private Game Reserve 7 R346 accommodation with 3 spacious en-suites plus a two bed attic for kids. BRAND NEW SELF-CATERING 4 star en-suite stone chalets, River 1 and River 2, sleep 2 guests in each unit, accommodating in total 10-12 guests. Big Pineapple 8 EAST LONDON R344 The Haven Kingo The City has over 70 heritage sites and offers the best 9 Hills R345 26.473933 -33.401728 (see overleaf) Langholm Farm B&B Carlisle collection of Georgian, Victorian and early Edwardian Bridge R67 Great Fish River Temba Private Game Reserve 10 Game Reserve Complex R346 architecture in the country. The local township has its own (see overleaf under accommodation) FRONTIER COUNTRY Kwandwe Fort Brown distinctive image and its commercial spirit promotes 88km to Game Reserve Bucklands Private “spaza” shops, taverns, Bed ‘n Breakfasts and Homestays. Anneke Le Roux 082 672 9814/082 990 2404 l [email protected] l www.crownriversafari.co.za R335 R400 Valley of Game Reserve East London R72 the Ancient N2 Voices Map Ref R344 Committees Grahamstown is an important educational, legal and 3 Drift Peddie ion N10 Map Ref 3 modat Riebeek-East 6 cultural centre and offers travellers easy access to the com 6 ac “There’s no place like this” R350 unspoilt beaches of the Sunshine Coast and many ous R67 N2 luxuri Fraser’s well-known nearby 5-star game lodges. Camp R72 K GRAHAMSTOWN Coombs ei ska Bushman Sands 4 mm R335 Alicedale Highlands a R ) iv M er L Addo Main Gate E N ( M Howison’s Manley Flats G U Pumba E r S Poort e U Exclusive Game Reserve 5 a M Settler's Dam El Shaddai Game Lodge t Y N10 R67 F R i A Temba Thomas Baines s Fully equipped, serviced, self-catering lodge. Accommodates 14 guests. R Book your group or family in and have exclusive use h E N2 T A stunning location, Ideal for overnight accommodation, family getaways I 10 2 R L Lalibela i H Sidbury v or corporate functions. Take a day to hike the deep gorge where steep S of Lukhanyo lodge and reserve - No other guests! R342 I 7 1 Shaw Park e L Paterson Shamwari R343 Langholm r rock faces, caves and magnificent Yellow Wood trees cut through to the G Seven Mpekweni N A E Fountains ss 9 Fish River Valley. View bushman paintings at various tranquil sites. L Day Trips Kwantu eg A R342 Salem aa N N2 i Bring your binoculars and hiking shoes! O I Greater Addo T 8 Fish River A Waters Meeting N 28km from l l Elephant National Park Southwell : 083 286 2620 [email protected] www.elshaddaigamelodge.co.za O Bathurst T O Grahamstown H 4 P Addo Great Fish Point R343 R67 Map Ref R335 Amakhala Mansfield R72 DAY VISITS N10 7 From R650 pp Kariega Sibuya Port Alfred 082 661 0048 50km to Nanaga For brochures, maps, destination advice R72 R72 R72 Ko www.lukhanyoreserve.co.za Port Elizabeth wie [email protected] R72 and general tourist information, please visit: Tailor your own Safari! 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Thousands of hectares are devoted to nature and game Find souvenirs and gifts on the ground floor, learn about the ottages Trails DISTANCES FROM GRAHAMSTOWN TO: Port Elizabeth...128 km l East London...177km [email protected] Comfortable C conservation, bringing with them the return of great herds of wildlife to the pineapple industry and enjoy Kingwilliams Town...116km l Bedford...137km l A ddo Elephant Park...102 km l Fort Beaufort... 80km the view of the farm and p Accommodation places where they once roamed freely. This malaria-free region is fast www.grahamstown.co.za Grou beyond from the observation l l l l B I G P I N E A P P L E Salem... 25km Kenton-on-Sea...56 km Port Alfred... 57km Bathurst... 43km gaining local and international popularity for excellent game-viewing deck, 16,7m up! 63 High Street l Grahamstown l 6139 ails l l l l l Hiking Tr www.assegaaitrails.co.za Peddie... 68km Cookhouse... 96km Alice...106km Alexandria ... 48km Adelaide...114km B a t h u r s t - S o u t h A f r i c a with a variety of private reserves which include the Big Five. TEL: 046-625 0515 Tel 046 622 3241 l Fax 046 622 3266 [email protected] Delightful Camps WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 046 622 8619 / 082 445 1042 except Xmas day, New Year and Good Friday E-mail: [email protected] Grid Ref C6 Where Leaders Learn Local is lekker ~ Speciality Services Indulge your senses ~ Where to Eat, Drink and Make Merry ~ Celebrate the Good Life ! Map Ref Map Ref Map Ref C4 13 3 y k z t o b u BROWNS 137 HIGH ST S l e a G U E S T H O U S E & R E S T A U R A N T h k i M : o t o International Cuisine and the best coffee h P to be enjoyed next to the cosy fireplace Rhodes University offers world-class in Winter or enjoy the outside area CONFERENCE & ACCOMMODATION next to the magnificent 1840 stone wall OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY Find us on N facilities to meet the needs of I on a Summer’s day. Meals available The French Quarter, 32 New Street, Grahamstown L a diverse market. L from 9am - 9pm Mon to Sat. Nicky Brown 046 622 3242 [email protected] U M 137 High Street (Grid Ref. C5) www.grahamstownaccom.co.za Tel. 046- 6222150 [email protected] A A LIVING MONUMENT S S E Conferences & Events T Map Ref : Map Ref O Our well-equipped conference and T O 6 H Presiding over the Creative City is one of the country’s events facilities can be adapted 4 P finest multi-purpose cultural and conference centres to suit your exact requirements. Restaurant & Coffee Shop Enquire about our packages. – the iconic Monument building. HOME COOKED READY MEALS Accommodation FRONTIER COUNTRY For more information or bookings e-mail Apart from hosting the annual National Arts Festival, the Monument is available We also have great CAKES & CATERING SERVICE for hire throughout the year…with facilities ranging from the magnificent 940-seater Conferences & Events Manager deals available for our residence Charmaine Avery: [email protected] Guy Butler Theatre, to intimate cinemas, breakaway and meeting rooms. rooms during major events such To support your event we also offer full kitchen, bar and catering facilities.