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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...
WIMPY RESTAURANT: SOUTH AFRICA'S FAVOURITE TAKE AWAY.
PEE-WEE Says: No need to say what this is ,now do i? Specially made and served by the wonderful staff of the Wimpy restaurant nationwide. To many to mention.
WIMPY RESTAURANT GRAHAMSTOWN.: WIMPY SIZZLES.FRESH FROM THE GRIDDLE.
PEE-WEE Says: Fresh from the griddle, you are bound to enjoy a Wimpy meal ,burger or even breakfast at one of the outstanding nation- wide outlets.FRESH FROM THE GRIDDLE.WIMPY. Burger's Coke, Chips Ice cream, Choc nut sundaes, waffles and cream, breakfasts, and any light meals or take...
Androidius Says: 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 nocode
PEE-WEE Says: The Leopard Express runs daily between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth.
SETTLERS' GOLD.: SETTLERS' GOLD.
PEE-WEE Says: Settlers'gifts and souvenirs are found at Settlers Gold.Hand crafted jewellery created and repaired on the premises with old fashioned loving care. Good selection of loose stones , both precious and semi -precious.Different types of jewellery from, anklets to bracelets ,...
PEE-WEE Says: Grocotts mail is the oldest family -owned newspaper still in circulation.Grocott's is situated in main street Grahamstown.
Androidius Says: 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..
TANDYLAN Says: 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...
PEE-WEE Says: The stylish and classicdecor at Kwande Game Lodge,has been modelled on the new Fronteir Settler style, which intergrates local African culture with colonial settler history.Set high on the banks of The Great Fish - River, overhanging a cliff edge , offering sweeping views of...
PEE-WEE Says: Grahamstown is in a warm hollow amidst the hills of the Eastern Cape. The city that has acquired many names over the years; ‘City of Saints’ due to over 40 places of worship, the most notable of which is the magnificent St George’s Cathedral; ‘City of Schools’ for its fine...
Androidius Says: Generally speaking Grahamstown is a small university town in the Eastern Cape with some fine architecture from the early 19th century. Port Elizabeth is only some 150 km from there..
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Generally speaking Grahamstown is a small university town in the Eastern Cape with some fine architecture from the early 19th century. Port Elizabeth is only...
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Q: Let me modify the question a bit, How much do the buses charge from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown and at what time do they...
A: Google is your friend: http://www.intercape.co.za/bus-booking/port-elizabeth/to/grahamstown
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Grahamstown was founded by Lt .colonel John Graham in 1812 as the military headquarters for a system of forts along the Fish River, which had been established as the boundary of the Cape Colony. Lord...
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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
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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...
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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...
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