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Office Makana Edutourism Project (MEP) Office

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Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape  :: Grahamstown
Category: Tourist Information :: Office

The MEP is a project of the Grahamstown Foundation (GF) in partnership with the Makana Local Municipality (MLM) and Makana Tourism. The MEP developed the Fynbos Hub coffee shop and information centre, situated within the GF 1820 Settlers' Monument Building, which also displays local arts and crafts. The MEP works with Makana's local competitive advantages in tourism and education (e.g. world-class university and schools, National Arts Festival, Scifest Africa, world-class game reserves, heritage trails, volunteer programmes, short courses and experiences) to promote the region as a preferred edutourism destination. Fynbos Hub coffee shop operates Mon-Fri : 10:30 to 14:30 and all day during events and festivals. (Updated Feb-13).

Contact
Address :  1820 Settlers' National Monument, Fort Selwyn Drive, Signal Hill, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Postal :  Makana Edutourism, Grahamstown Foundation, P.O. Box 304, Grahamstown, 6140, Eastern cape, South Africa.
Contact :  Melinda McCann
Contact 2 :  Louisa Clayton
Tel :  +27(0)46 603 1134
Tel2 :  +27(0)46 603 1190
Direct :  +27(0)46 603 1190
Cell :  +27(0)72 218 3566
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Good

Directions

Approaching from Port Elizabeth along the N2, take a left turn off the N2 at the signpost to the 1820 Settlers National Monument. Approach from East London along the N2, pass all turn-offs to Grahamstown centre and turn right off the N2 at the signpost to the 1820 Settlers National Monument.

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  All year. Festivals and major events in March/April; June/July; September/October
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  Mon-Fri: 08:00-17:00

General Information
Tourist Organisation :  Makana Tourism
Languages spoken :  English
Pre-Booking :  Required

Facilities
Camping Conference Facilities Child Friendly Restaurant (Coffee Shop (Lunch & Snacks)) Swimming Pool Shop (Crafts, Gifts & Curios) Internet Wireless Networking Landing Strip Nearby
Accommodation, Art gallery, Play Park, Ampitheater, Wedding Facilities
Other Facilities :  The Grahamstown Foundation offers multiple venues for a range of functions amongst which is a 930 raked seating state of the art theatre.
Nearby Facilities :  Makana Botanical Gardens Rhodes University Campus Albany Museum Complex.
Accessible to Disabled Persons :  Yes

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 Photography
Night Drives, Picnics, Donkey Cart Drives, Animal Feeding, Golf, Scenic Flights
More Activities :  Sky-diving; zip-lining; paint-balling; rock-climbing; elephant-back riding; bowling. Volunteer opportunities.
Notes on Activities :  Grahamstown is surrounded by game farms and nature reserves, with plains game, ample birdlife as well as the “Big Five”. More activities can be arranged thru Makana Tourism or service providers directly. (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  ALL

Pre-booking is only essential during major festivals and events (e.g. National Arts Festival in July; Scifest Africa March or May; Rhodes University Orientation in February and Graduation in April; Highway Africa in September).


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