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Vibrant culture
Grahamstown National Arts Festival
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25 Jun 05 Jul 2020
25 Jun '20 05 Jul '20
Vibrant culture
The National Arts Festival is an important event on the South African cultural calendar, and the biggest annual celebration of the arts on the African continent. It has become the home for artists from different corners of the creative world. Whether you are a dancer, musician, painter or a mere art lover, the Grahamstown National Arts Festival is where you belong. From theatre to dance, opera to cabaret, fine art to craft art, classical music to jazz, poetry readings to lectures, every art form imaginable is represented in one of the most diverse festivals in the world. For 11 days every year, the Eastern Cape town of Grahamstown transforms from a sleepy haven of academics, students and entrepreneurs into the heart of South Africa’s arts scene.
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25 Jun 05 Jul 2020
Breathtaking scenery
South Africa’s Treasures: Discover the New UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Breathtaking scenery
South Africa’s Treasures: Discover the New UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Discover the new UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa, including Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites and The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour. Explore 14 historic locations honoring Mandela's legacy across Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal. Visit archaeological wonders like Diepkloof Rock Shelter and Pinnacle Point Complex in the Western Cape, showcasing early human innovation. Plan your journey with accessible tours, detailed travel tips, and cultural routes connecting you to South Africa’s rich heritage. Enhance your travel experience with guided tours, local insights, and the latest updates on these remarkable sites.
Vibrant culture
Discover the newly launched Brew Route
Vibrant culture
Discover the newly launched Brew Route
Attention beer lovers! 🍻 Discover the newly launched Brew Route on our story today, catering to all of your local craft desires.
Active adventure
There's a lot more to South Africa than Lions and Springboks!
Active adventure
There's a lot more to South Africa than Lions and Springboks!
It’s rugby’s ultimate adventure, the greatest tour of all. Every four years the very best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales unite as one to undertake a truly remarkable journey.
Wildlife safari
The Bird Island Group Marine Protected Area
Wildlife safari
The Bird Island Group Marine Protected Area
On a boat cruise around the Bird Island Group, protected by South African National Parks, you’ll see African penguins, Cape gannets, whales, sharks and dolphins.
Sun-soaked coasts
The Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (1)
Sun-soaked coasts
The Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (1)
The Wild Coast offers a variety of outdoor adventure activities for visitors with unspoilt, wild and natural landscapes, including hiking, horse riding, bird watching and various water sports, including fishing.
Breathtaking scenery
Hot-air ballooning in South Africa: take to the skies and ride the wind
Breathtaking scenery
Hot-air ballooning in South Africa: take to the skies and ride the wind
Hot-air balloons are a fantastic, safe way to take in South Africa’s natural beauty, watch wildlife without disturbing the animals, or experience unforgettable thrills – and they operate all over.
Sun-soaked coasts
Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
Sun-soaked coasts
Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
Surfing at Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast means waves that range from 3ft to 10ft and run for up to 800m.
Sun-soaked coasts
A sanctuary for sick and stranded seabirds – SANCCOB Eastern Cape
Sun-soaked coasts
A sanctuary for sick and stranded seabirds – SANCCOB Eastern Cape
Located in Port Elizabeth SANCCOB Eastern Cape rescues seabirds that have been oiled, stranded or injured and nurses them back to health.
Breathtaking scenery
Wildlife, birds and natural beauty – South Africa’s national parks
Breathtaking scenery
Wildlife, birds and natural beauty – South Africa’s national parks
South Africa’s 19 national parks boast unique landscapes, abundant wildlife and birdlife and accommodation ranging from 5-star safari lodges to camping.
Active adventure
Kitesurfing in South Africa
Active adventure
Kitesurfing in South Africa
Kitesurfing in South Africa is concentrated around the coastal areas, stretching from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and Durban.
Bustling city life
Beer and passion – Bridge Street Micro Brewery, Port Elizabeth
Bustling city life
Beer and passion – Bridge Street Micro Brewery, Port Elizabeth
The Bridge Street Micro Brewery in Port Elizabeth is a brewery and restaurant with its own signature beers and ciders.
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