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Port Alfred is a sleepy town during the off-season. Early December to the end of January the popolation more than doubles, and the shopkeepers battle to keep up with the demand for food and drink. I am sure the locals breathe a sigh of relief when the town gets back to normality. A lot of the locals especially those who have homes on the Marina or on the Riverbanks, hire the homes out to tourists. They usually fetch quite a good daily rate. Up to R3500.00 per day for a 5 bedroom house on the Marina.
Having a boat to cruise the marina with, is a must, especially for those evening cruises through the canals. The canals will take you up the Kowie River, if you would like to do a bit of water-skiing, or if you are a keen fisherman.
Kelly's Beach is one of the best beaches in South Africa (in my opinion). White clean sand, small waves and warmish water, unlike Cape Town which is freezing. Leave a Comment Address: Port AlfredDirections: One and half hours drive from the Port Elizabeth Airport.
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Hiking trails along the river banks are a main feature,although locals claim the reserve is best seen by boat.
Boat trailers have access to picnic sites on the banks of the Kowie River.
In this reserve , a scenic plateau falls away steeply to the winding Kowie River.
The vegetation is predominantly valley bushveld,and includes many rare cycads.
The rare blue duiker and many bird species are to be found here as well. Leave a Comment
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Africa's largest and most colourful cultural event offers a choice of the very best of both indigenous and imported talent. Every year for 11 days (June/July) Grahamstown's population almost doubles, as over 50 000 people flock to Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape for the feast of arts, crafts and sheer entertainment. Leave a Comment Address: Grahamstown
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 Deep sea fishing by PEE-WEELeave a Comment Address: Port Alfred deep sea excursionsPhone: none availableDirections: Wharf street Port AlfredWebsite: n/a Other Contact: easily found on the Kowie River
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 Canoeing up the Kowie. by KurtdhisLeave a Comment Phone: +27 46 624 1235
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A fun cruise as the skipper is really funny and extremely witty. However, even though you go approx 3km upstream, you do not really leave Port Alfred. So if you want to see the homes along the canals and upstream, then this is the cruise for you. If you want to see the countryside, then do the canoe trip which goes 21km upstream.
The two hour cruise cost R60 per adult and R30 per child. Bring your own refreshments along as none are supplied. Leave a Comment
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Take a slow ride to Bathurst on the colourful train! Train leaves Port Alfred Station every morning @ 11.05 am. Take something to drink and sit back and relax, its a great experience. In Bathurst you can opt for different tours or sit back in the Pig 'n Whistle hotel and 'sip the devils brew' till you climb aboard again. (they make their own beer in Port Alfred) Leave a Comment Address: Port Alfred Station. Station Street.Phone: 046-624-9090Directions: Near Wharf Stree..where they make the beer.Website: none yet
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