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Grey Institute Building
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
During the 1850’s a revival of higher learning filtered through the Cape Colony. Sir George Grey played a prominent role in the movement, during which properties were set aside for schools. A large grant was made Inc the establishment of a school in Port Elizabeth. Most of the land granted was...
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours
Location : Eastern Cape > Storms River > Storms River
Stormsriver Adventures is a rurally based eco adventure company situated in the heart of the majestic Tsitsikamma Forest region aptly named The Garden of the Garden Route. The company diverse adventure adventure activities which include the world renowned Canopy Tour, Tsitsikamma Forest Tour.
Rates from R895
Langa Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Kariega > Uitenhage
Uitenhage holds a special place in the history of resistance to apartheid, as it was here that 20 people were shot dead by police on 21 March 1985, the 25th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre of 1960. The 1985 shooting took place just outside Langa township, and became known as the Lange...
Campanile Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Campanile was erected to commemorate the landing of the 1820 Settlers and is situated at the entrance to the railway station and docks in Strand Street, the spot where it is said the settlers landed in Port Elizabeth. The architects were Jones & McWilliams with construction starting in 1920...
Little Theatre
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Little Theatre, located on the corner of Castle Hill and Belmont Terrace, Central, was built in the 1850's and originally named the "Athenaeum". It was initially founded to promote cultural activities and, after various other uses, has again become a centre for cultural as well as social...
Donkin Heritage Trail
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Donkin Heritage Trail links 51 places of historical interest in the old Hill area of central Port Elizabeth.
St Peters Anglican Church Ruins - South End
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > South End
St. Peter's Anglican Church Precinct in South End, Port Elizabeth, offers visitors a captivating journey through time and heritage. The site, with its partially restored historic church ruins, presents a poignant narrative of resilience against apartheid-era challenges and cultural dispersion....
St. Georges Prep School Historical Name: Knockfierna
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
As a divergence from the main route of the trail, for anyone interested in the palatial mansions erected by local merchant princes, and which once lined Park Drive, a short walk of a few hundred metres southward along Park Drive will bring one to ‘Knockfierna’ (now the St. George’s...
Mendi Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Ibhayi
Mendi Memorial commemorates the lives of the South African Native Labour contingent who died on the troopship "SS Mendi" after sinking off the Isle of Wight, near St. Catherine’s Point on 21st February 1917. The "Mendi" sank after colliding with SS "Darro" in heavy fog.
The SS Mendi was a...
Flemming House (NMMU Campus)
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Fleming House, which stands just below Cora Terrace, was built in 1851 by William Fleming, a leading merchant of Port Elizabeth and a Member of the Legislative Council. It was built in the Regency style with a verandah showing Chinese influence. Inside is a remarkable cast-iron spiral staircase....
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