Attractions IN Keiskammahoek
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 ...
Attractions AROUND Keiskammahoek
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Maden Dam
Maden Dam lies in the otherworldly Phiri forest, close to King William's Town and 80 km from East London. Whilst its size is nothing to write home about, it is both incredibly pretty and highly regarded amongst the fly fishing ...
... and a little further afield
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Keiskammahoek as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Adelaide, Bedford, Cintsa, Cove Rock, East London, Fort Beaufort, Gonubie, Hogsback, Katberg, Kidds Beach, King Williams Town, Steynsburg, Stutterheim, Tarkastad, Winterberg
Staying Overnight
The Hillcrest Guesthouse
The Hillcrest Guesthouse offers accommodation in a comfortable and homely guesthouse that is located in the upmarket suburb of Beacon Bay, 10 min...
Devereux Lodge & Villas
Centrally situated, Devereux Lodge offers you a choice of luxury accommodation, with the added bonus of your own entrance and off street parking....
The Hampton
The Hampton is a 1920's landmark is a luxury beachfront accommodation guest lodge. Panoramic views of the Indian Ocean make this a popular destin...
The Blue Door
The Blue Door offers East London accommodation surrounded by a lush, tropical garden with beautiful views and the sounds of nature. With shopping...
Cozy Cottages
Cozy Cottages offers accommodation in Gonubie along the Eastern Cape's Sunshine Coast. The property is a perfect escape and is only 35 minutes fr...
Windrush on Hogsback
Windrush on Hogsback is a pet friendly establishment offering accommodation in two fully furnished cottages. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of t...
Rose 'n Ale on Baisley
Rose 'n Ale on Baisley is a self catering unit located just a five minute walk from the beach. The unit sleeps two to four guests in a bedroom wi...
King's Lodge Hotel
Located in the mountain village of Hogsback, the King's Lodge Hotel is a country hotel set in 10 acres of well maintained grounds and peaceful su...
Rockford Lodge at Lowestoffe
Rockford Lodge on Rockford Farm is about 14km from Hogsback in a magnificent setting. The lodge has four bedrooms (one double and three twin room...
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