27 Places of Interest in Amatola
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Nature Reserves
Amalinda Nature Reserve
The Amalinda Nature Reserve is situated less than 10 kilometres from the ever-growing city hub of East London in the Eastern Cape. Established in 1968, this reserve measures 134 hectares and boasts some of the stunning vegetation for which this part of ...
Forests / Landmarks
Amathole Forests
The mountains and valleys of the Amathole are swathed in afromontane mistbelt forest, interspersed with pine and eucalyptus plantations. These forests, or forest complex, lie bounded by the towns Stutterheim, Hogsback, Alice and Dimbaza with ...
Nature Reserves
Commando Drift Nature Reserve
The 6 000 hectare Commando Drift Nature Reserve lies roughly 60 km north of Cradock on the road to Tarkastad. At its heart is the Commando Drift Dam, fed by four rivers. On what is essentially a mixture of Karoo veld and recovering grasslands, after ...
Mountain Passes
Dontsa Pass
The Dontsa Pass is one of the most scenic passes in the area. It negotiates forested hillsides overshadowed by impressive mountain peaks and dotted with several dams, cutting through the little village of Keiskammahoek that takes the traveller on ...
Beaches
East London Beaches
Think warm Indian Ocean waters and sub-tropical weather that allow visitors to enjoy the climate all year round - East London basks gloriously between the Nahoon River in the north and the Buffalo River to the south of the city, and the phrase ‘unspoilt ...
Landmarks
East London City Hall
The foundation stone of the stately East London City Halll was laid in 1897. The clock tower commemorates the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria. Built in the Victorian Renaissance style, the marble for the imposing staircase at the East London City Hall, ...
Nature Reserves
East London Coast Nature Reserve
The East London Coast Nature Reserve is a gorgeous stretch of coast that extends from the Great Kei River in the north east all the way to the Tylomnqa River in the south west. Between these two bodies of water lies well over 3 000 hectares of ...
Golf Courses
East London Golf Club
The East London Golf Club, skilfully fashioned out of dense coastal bush, hills and dunes, just a few metres away from the warm water of the Indian Ocean, has hosted six South African Opens, which confirms the high esteem in which the course is held ...
Museums
East London Museum
The East London Museum has the world's only dodo egg, a large natural science collection, collections ranging from the prehistoric times of South Africa to the early history of the Xhosa people. The Museum has a model of a coelacanth. This ancient fish ...
Mountain Passes
Fort Cunynghame Pass
This rather odd rendition of ‘Cunningham' is the name for the pass on the N6 near Stutterheim. Whilst the pass is a modern road, easy to drive and with some pretty spectacular views, its name is an historical one ...
Nature Reserves
Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve
Set close to the little community of Blinkwater, Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve lies on the Post Retief road, almost equidistant between Adelaide and the historical town of Fort Beaufort, in the Amatola escarpment. This roughly 2 000 hectare reserve ...
Mandela Route / Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Fort Hare University
Fort Hare, as its name suggest, began as a British fort built during the 19th century in the wars between British settlers and the Xhosa. Parts of the fort still remain as do the graves of those British soldiers who died during the battles. Originally ...
Mountain Passes
Fuller's Hoek Pass
Fuller's Hoek Pass lies off R67 northwest of Fort Beaufort, within the barely known Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve. The ride is at once peaceful and beautiful with tree canopies looming over the road as it winds through the reserve, tracing the ...
Mountain Passes
Grasnek Pass
The ‘home of the baboons' (Baviaanskloof) is a deep ravine through which sweep a number of mountain passes that are nothing short of spectacular. It is not unusual, in the early morning stillness, to hear the bark of the ...
Lakes / Dams
Gubu Dam
Gubu Dam is renowned for its beauty and its flyfishing. In fact, it's considered one of the best trout fishing dams in the Eastern Cape. But don't let on, as it's also one of the area's better kept secrets, and the campsite is still ...
Mountain Passes
Hogsback Pass
High in the mountains, north of the Eastern Cape town of Alice, is the little fairytale town of Hogsback named such, or so the theory goes, for the three peaks of the village that when sighted from a certain angle look just like the back of ...
Golf Courses
Katberg Eco Golf Course
Katberg Eco Golf Course is a championship course that is situated within the Winterberg Mountain Range, combining world-class golf with plenty more to see and do. The sloped greens and narrow fairways make for a challenging course that retains its status ...
Mountain Passes
Katberg Pass
The Katberg Pass lies on the R351 just north of the little town of Katberg, west of Hogsback. 4x4 enthusiasts and adventure bikers usually drive this, together with Mitchell's Pass, when in the area. The gravel Katberg Pass is not easy to drive ...
Forests / Nature Reserves
Kologha Forest Reserve
The home of the second largest natural forest in the country, after Knysna Forest, the Kologha Forest Reserve (sometimes also spelled Xhologha for those who can't pronounce the Xhosa name, which means peace) lies ...
Nature Reserves / Botanical Gardens
Kwelera Coastal Nature Reserve
Kwelera Coastal Nature Reserve is one of ten nature reserves that collectively make up the East London Coast Nature Reserve – a gorgeous stretch of coast that extends from the Great Kei River in the north east, all the way to the Tylomnqa River in the ...
Amatola as a destination
In the neighbourhood
Adelaide, Bedford, Cintsa, Cove Rock, East London, Fort Beaufort, Gonubie, Hogsback, Katberg, Kidds Beach, King Williams Town, Stutterheim, Tarkastad, Winterberg
Staying Overnight
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve is situated within an area of one hundred square kilometers encompassing five different biomes which offer varied game v...
Ocean View Villa Gonubie
This homely retreat is tailor-made to host families seeking respite or couples yearning for an intimate escape. Embrace seclusion with exclusive ...
Liamara Estate
The 23-hectare Liamara Estate captures the essence of nature as suburbia meets countryside in the most unifying way. Our accommodation is ideal f...
Trengwainton House
Trengwainton combines rustic, old world charm with modern comforts and an exquisitely beautiful setting in the mystical town of Hogsback. Trengwa...
Chintsa Beach Apartments
Chintsa Beach Apartments is ideally located on the lagoon, providing direct beach access and breathtaking ocean views. This establishment offers ...
Crawford's Beach Lodge
Set along the Wild Coast, Crawford's Beach Lodge offers rustic luxury accommodation for the most discerning of travellers, who are looking for pr...
Mpongo Private Game Reserve
Situated in East London, Mpongo Private Game Reserve offers South African hospitality in a number of different accommodation options. The Huberta...
Premier Hotel East London
Situated on the beachfront, Premier Hotel EL ICC offers both businessmen and leisure guests alike luxurious room options. Boasting superb views t...
Quarry Lake Inn
Located in a quiet suburb of East London, Quarry Lake Inn is a four-star, AA Superior graded guest house, overlooking the peaceful Quarry Lake. Q...
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