Attractions IN Mthatha
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Collywobbles Vulture Colony
The sheer cliffs of the Mbashe gorge in rural Mthatha, on the Mbashe River, play host to a colony of Cape vultures who have apparently lived and bred here since the late 1890s. The colony, in this far remote corner of the Transkei, has been ...
Airports / Landmarks
Mthatha Airport
The Mthatha Airport is great for visitors that have booked accommodation in Mthatha or the surrounding seaside towns and villages. The airport was called the KD Matanzima Airport after the president of the area that was once known as the Transkei. The ...
Mandela Route / Landmarks / Museums
Nelson Mandela Museum
The Museum offers visitors an inspiring journey through the life of Nelson Mandela. Known affectionately as 'Madiba', he is loved and respected world-wide for his tireless energy to bring about a better life for all. Mandela has insisted that the Museum ...
Attractions AROUND Mthatha
Beaches
Wild Coast Beaches
This part of the Eastern Cape extends from the Great Kei River just outside East London to the Mtamvuna River, and includes parts of what was, until quite recently, known as the Transkei. The landscapes and the coast are, as the name implies, wild and ...
... and a little further afield
Nature Reserves
Dwesa Cwebe Nature Reserves
The two fairly small sister nature reserves of Dwesa and Cwebe lie separated only by the Mbashe River on the central wild coast, bordered on one side by the forest-fringed shores of the Indian Ocean, and on the other by the undulating hills and ...
Marine Protected Areas
Dwesa-Cwebe Marine Protected Area
The Eastern Cape's Dwesa-Cwebe lies between East London and Port St Johns, divided into Cwebe to the east, and Dwesa to the south-west of the Mbashe River. The Marine Protected Area stretches 14 km along the length of the two reserves, three to five ...
Marine Protected Areas
Hluleka Marine Protected Area
The Hluleka Marine Protected Area runs alongside the 772 hectare Hluleka Nature Reserve, midway between Coffee Bay and Port St Johns, protecting 4 km of the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast, south west of Port St Johns. These waters protect the southern right ...
Nature Reserves
Hluleka Nature Reserve
The virtually undiscovered Hluleka Nature Reserve lies roughly 20 kilometres south of Port St Johns on South Africa's Wild Coast, a part of the world most aptly described in terms of its rugged and natural unspoiled beauty. The nature reserve lies along ...
Natural Wonders
Hole In The Wall
The Hole in the Wall at Coffee Bay is a unique structure with a huge detached cliff that has a giant opening carved through its centre by the waves. The local Xhosa call this place "izi Khaleni", which means "place of thunder". During certain seasons and ...
Mountain Passes
Kei Cuttings
Between Komka and Butterworth the N2 passes through what is known as the Kei Cuttings, a notorious section of road for its high prevalence of accidents due, in no small part, to high mists and wandering cattle. This section of the ...
Botanical Gardens
Kwelera National Botanical Garden
Kwelera is officially classified as a 'conservation garden' promoting biodiverisity education to locals and attracting tourists to the region. But it is going to be some time before its intention to attract visitors and learners becomes a reality. Its ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Luchaba Nature Reserve
Close to the town of Umtata, now known as Mthatha, lies the charming 460 hectare nature reserve of Luchaba. Luchaba Nature Reserve lies adjacent to the Mthatha Dam and is home to a variety of wildlife, a series of wetlands and grasslands that support a ...
Miscellaneous / Landmarks / Waterfalls
Magwa Waterfall
The Magwa waterfall is pretty impressive. It is one of few waterfalls on the rugged Wild Coast that is accessible – others entail such effort to reach that they're seldom seen by any but the most intrepid travellers. It lies in the middle of the 1 800 ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks / Marine Protected Areas
Pondoland Centre of Endemism
Between Port St Johns, on the Wild Coast, and the Msikaba formation sandstone gorges of Oribi Gorge, in KwaZulu-Natal, stretches a biological hotspot filled with forests, grassland, and incised river valleys. It has been described as a 'wonderland' and ...
Mthatha as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bisho, Butterworth, Cintsa, Coffee Bay, Glengariff, Haga Haga, Kei Mouth, Kwelera, Lusikisiki, Mazeppa Bay, Mngcibe, Morgans Bay, Port Edward, Port St Johns, Qolora Mouth, Umtata
Staying Overnight
Travel Inn Mthatha
Travel Inn Mthatha offers guests comfortable accommodation. There are 23 hotel rooms each with a private bathroom. The Hotel provides 24 hour acc...
The Ridge Bed and Breakfast
The Ridge is a modern, stylish and comfortable home away from home. The Ridge offers accommodation in seven uniquely styled private rooms. The ro...
Rose Bella BnB
Rose Bella Bnb is situated in Mthatha, a predominantly Xhosa part the Eastern Cape. The establishment has parking and internet access. Room facil...
Dans Country Lodge
Nestled in the peaceful countryside, just 22km outside of Mthatha, Dans Country Lodge is set in the backdrop of vast rolling hills, with clean, f...
Real Vision Guest House
Real Vision Guesthouse is situated in Mthatha Central and offers value for money and luxury accommodation, making it the ideal place for travelle...
Le Chef BnB
Le Chef BnB is a beautiful guest house situated in the tranquil and upmarket suburb of Southridge Park in Mthatha. The guest house offers a commu...
Shoes Guest House Two
Shoes Guest House Two in the Central Mthatha area and offers value for money accommodation. Shoes Guest House Two has deluxe king rooms, each wit...
Elam Guest House
Elam Guest House offers accommodation in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, provides modern comfort and charm, with personalized hospitality and a natural at...
Lodge Bellagio
Lodge Bellagio offers complete privacy and relaxation for the tourist or business traveller. Tourists will enjoy the comfort of this guest house,...
Obaa Sima Guest House
Obaa Sima Guest House in Umtata offers a selection of rooms each with an en-suite bathroom. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a TV wit...
Mayfair Hotel
Mayfair Hotel is situated in Mthatha and offers accommodation in a selection of room types. The hotel is close to the Translux and City to City b...
Hotel Savoy & Conference Centre
Hotel Savoy offers luxury rooms and suites that are affordable for business and family accommodation in the city of Mthatha on the Wild Coast. Ho...
2 on Timber
2 on Timber offers accommodation in 20 en-suite rooms, including two family rooms. Whether you are looking for business accommodation or holiday ...
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