Sign in with Facebook- Join for free
- Sign In
Sign in with FacebookLatest Grahamstown hotel reviews
Pro
Friendly people & watering holes
Con
notsomuch to do at night
In a nutshell
a bit of paradise preserved
Kurtdhis Says: The Grahamstown Arts Studio, paintings, photography, print work, ceramics and sculpture displayed in part of the home which renowned author Andre Brink owned when he lived in the city. Approximately 800 works varying from traditional art forms to avante garden contemporary...
Kurtdhis Says: The Quin Sculpture Garden at Alexandria can be visited. Works from representational wildlife studies to abstract expressive work with a strong African influence. Other interesting stops in Alexandria include a tour of the Chicory Factory, the Woody Cape Nature Reserve and a...
Kurtdhis Says: The quaint Settler village of Salem, 25 km south-west of Grahamstown, has great rustic charm. Apart from its historical buildings, Salem has a village green where cricket matches have been played since 1844. The Salem Methodist Church was open in 1823.
Kurtdhis Says: The Valley of Ancient Voices, only 20 minutes from Grahamstown offers a 4 hour journey that spans thousands of years. Rock art, relics and artifacts give clues to the myriad of animals and people that have crossed through this place. The towering cliffs are home to...
Koedoeskloof Private Game Reserve
Kurtdhis Says: 5 km from Adelaide at the foothills of the Great Winter Berg Mountains lies Koedoeskloof Private Game Reserve. Game viewing, horse trails, bird watching, hiking and mountain biking. Local places of interest include the Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve, Post Retief, Adelaide...
Kurtdhis Says: The Amakhala Game Reserve, 59 km from Grahamstown on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. Day/Night safaris and accommodation available. Guided tours of crocodiles, tame ostriches and farmyard animals at the Reed Valley Crocodile Farm.
Kurtdhis Says: The Great Fish River Reserve, which comprises the Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, the Double Drift Reserve and the Sam Knott Reserve is situated about 38 km from Grahamstown on the Fort Beaufort road. This Reserve of 43 000 ha encompasses a divergent variety of vegetation types...
Kurtdhis Says: The Thomas Baines Nature Reserve on the Kenton-on-Sea road has a fully equipped environmental education center for school and youth club outings. Game population includes Cape buffalo, white rhinoceros, kudu and other antelope species. The Settlers Dam recreation site is...
Kurtdhis Says: Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is located in the beautiful and historically rich Eastern Cape. The Kwandwe Conservation Initiative strives to ensure an ecologically balanced wildlife reserve. Kwandwe means "Place of the Blue Crane" in Xhosa, and is home to a population of...
Kurtdhis Says: Shamwari Game Reserve is an African dream. A game reserve in which a multitude of plant, animal and bird life unfold the very soul of untamed Africa, along with the most luxurious and leisurely means by which to enjoy it.Stretching along the Bushman`s River, Shamwari is 72...
Kurtdhis Says: The Drostdy Gate was designed by Major C.J. Selwyn in 1835 and built by the Royal Engineers in 1841 or 1842. The purpose of his gateway was to provide an entrance to the military establishment which was to be on the site of the unoccupied and unused Drostdy House grounds. At...
Kurtdhis Says: The Provost was buit as a military prison in the Drostdy grounds by the Royal Engineers. Sir Benjamin d'Urban, Governor of the Cape Colony instructed the Royal Engineers to plan a "fortified barrack establishment" and the design of the Provost takes the form of a quadrant...
The 1820 Settler's National Monument
Kurtdhis Says: In the 1950's it was coming to light that these people, the Settler's, had a great impact on the country due to their campaign for Press Freedom and the need for democratic government. It was decided that a symbol was needed to honour these Pioneers - and hence the Memorial...
14 Opinions
3 Opinions
Old goal backpackers: A night in the prison
Tobias_Plieninger Says: The rooms have been o.K.I have had a better standard.But I have never been to such a interesting hostel This hostel is special because of the athmosphere.The rooms have been used as a prison in the past.There are interesting paintings on the wall.
Androidius Says: There is a building which served as a prison and is now converted into an inn. The cells are quite small and claustrophobic, so it's really only good for one person.There is just a bed inside and thats all, but if thats what rocks your boat..
Kurtdhis Says: A rustic and relaxed atmosphere surrounds diners at Die Tap Huis. It is fully licensed, with a vast choice of estate wines, and offers an a la Carte menu. On Friday & Saturday there is live background music it is a perfect venue for conferences, weddings, and 21st parties....
Henry Ate Steakhouse: Henry Ate Steakhouse
Kurtdhis Says: This newly established Steakhouse offers a great selection of mouth-watering starters and salads. Well-matured, prime speciality steaks with cuts ranging from 200g to 1kg! Also, ribs, venison, eisbein, desserts. Bar lunch on Sundays.
It was probably the only nightclub in Grahamstown, but i deffinitely enjoyed it enormously.Of course me being a young full of life student, managed to get 5 girls in 2 nights there. excuse me for my self boasting..
haha
Dress Code: nocode
Written Mar 3, 2003
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: If you are going to the festival, keep in mind that it's winter and the region is mountainous. Although it's Africa the weather is like European Autumn, especially at night it gets pretty cold. Take woolen clothes: hats, sweaters, scarves, coats..
Written Mar 3, 2003
Upon arriving in Grahamstown along the scenic route from Port Elizabeth we could feel the heat of Grahamstown.
The day we got there it was very hot and dry, we desperately looked for a place to cool down,but wherever we went it was hot.
Later in the evening we all sat at a poolside and had a braai,it was my first experience of this lovely little town they call "The city of saints"
Written Feb 23, 2005
Sponsored Links
The university city Grahamstown
I have stayed one night in Grahamstown. We arrived late in the night. Then we went to a good student party. There we got a warm welcome. This was great
I must say it really was worth visiting Grahamstown for the National Arts Festival.I really had fun and partied a lot, however the downside was that many of the shows didnt meet up with the quality i...
Grahamstown city of saints known by this name due to the large number of churches build there. It is a city rich in history and is set in the idelic easten cape the smell of blue gum trees which...
The Best place to do your UnderGrad studies!!!!!!
Honestly - the best place to go and do your undergrad studies!! SSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOO much fun to have!!!!!!!
Build your own Grahamstown page
Sponsored Links
Comments