Grahamstown is best known for its annual National Arts Festival and the world renowned Rhodes University. This charming town is the centre of the historic heartland of the Eastern Cape, an area known as Frontier Country. In years gone by many battles were fought between the riving cultures of the Khoi, Xhosa, Boer and British.
Grahamstown is rich with heritage. Walking tours through the historic centre are the best way to see this charming town, while War Trail Tours explain the regions turbulent past.
South Africa’s oldest and largest festival, the National Arts Festival is held over 10 days, at the end of June into July. This popular festival offers an indulgence of theatre, music, song, dance, film and a whole lot more.
Frontier Country is one of the most diverse ecological regions in South Africa, and thousands of hectares are devoted to nature and game conservation. This malaria-free region is excellent for game-viewing and offers a selection of private Big Five Game Reserves.
