The Eastern Cape Midlands

Amatola Range and Hogsback
Between Adelaide and Stutterheim lie the forested Amatola Mountain range and the mountain village of Hogsback. With the most beautiful walks and hikes in what can only be described as the Eastern Capes' Botanical Garden. If you need a relaxing holiday away from the noise of the city with time to relax and contemplate life, this is the destination for you. Walk the mountain rivers to the Madonna and Child Falls or visit the smallest church in Africa at St Patrick's in the quaint little village.
 
This region is a centre of Eastern Cape history and culture dating from the early clashes between the British settlers and the Xhosa Tribe.
 
Grahamstown
Grahamstown is the home of the 1820s Settlers National Monument and Memorial Museum. Described as the cultural centre of the early British settlers and educational centre of the Eastern Cape.
 
Home of the National Arts Festival usually during June/July, the annual event boasts South African art and culture at it's best. Appealing to all ages and tastes with markets, music and plays. Why not base yourself in Port Alfred and take the short trip into Grahamstown to visit the festival and get the best of both worlds. This is less than an hours drive away by car with accommodation (in Port Alfred) able to cater for all costs and requirements. Why not rent a lovely Marina home and have a holiday while enjoying the art festival?
 
Rhodes, Maclear and Ugie Region
If trout fly-fishing in rivers and dams is your goal, this is the place for you. Small towns nestled amongst majestic sand-stone mountains enable tourists to enjoy the Eastern Cape mountain region at it's best. The sound of raptors circling overhead while your line cuts the clear mountain air.a truly awesome experience.
 
Aliwal North and Burgersdorp
Centred in the Stormburg Mountains and the heart of agriculture in the Eastern Cape Burgersdorp and the warm mineral springs of Aliwal North are said to rejuvenate the body. To bring rest to a wary soul and to relieve a tired person from tension and stress.
 
The sandstone crags offer the traveller endless beauty whilst touring in the region.