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Town Grahamstown (Makhanda)

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Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape  :: Grahamstown
Category: Places :: Town

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Makhanda (Grahamstown) is an education hub, being home to Rhodes University and the National Arts Festival. The city is situated in 'Frontier Country' and has a wealth of architectural, historical and cultural attractions. The small city, which celebrated 200 years' of existence in 2012, is variously dubbed as 'Africa's Festival Capital' and the 'City of Saints'.

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Address :  Eastern Cape, South Africa
Cellphone Reception :  Good Main Cellular Network :  MTN. Vodacom & CellC

Destination Information
Police Hospital Doctor Tourist Information Office Petrol Diesel Gas Refill Laundromat Shopping Mall Shopping Centre Bank ATM Foreign Exchange Internet Cafe Lodging Camping Butchery Bakery Liquor Restaurant Pharmacy Airstrip Car Rental Tyre Repair Tyre Sales Mechanical Repair Towing Service
Facilities :  Tour Services
Police Telephone :  +27(0)46 603 9152
Hospital Telephone :  +27(0)46 622 2215
Doctor Telephone :  +27(0)46 636 2063
Tourist Information Telephone :  +27(0)46 622 3241
Petrol Type :  ULP/LRP
Diesel Type :  High / low sulphur

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives Quad Bikes Tours and Excursions Hiking Trails Guided Walks Mountain Biking Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Canoeing Boat Trips Bird Watching Stargazing
Night Drives, Picnics, Donkey Cart Drives, Animal Feeding, Golf, Scenic Flights
More Activities :  Paragliding.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

Hospital no. given for Settlers Private Hospital. Doctor no. given for Dr Gainsford.


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“Graham’s Town was named after Colonel John Graham, commander of the British troops in the "Suurveld" during the early 19th century.” - Chris Smit, 2024/07/29

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