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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...
Victoria House - Number 31 Constitution Hill
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
This house is probably the oldest one in Port Elizabeth. It was built by the 1820 Settler, Jonathan Board, carpenter and builder on land transferred to him in 1824. Sir Rufane Donkin wanted to encourage settlement in the new town and offered plots to those who could buy them. Boards first child...
The Old Museum
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
As is the case with many of the fine old buildings in the vicinity, the old Museum was originally built as a dwelling house. It was for Henry Rutherford in 1861. In 1896 it became the home of Adam White Guthrie, Mayor of P E from 1912 to 1915. His legatees left the house to the Port Elizabeth...
Afroventures Tours and Safaris
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Humewood
Afroventures specializes in Addo Elephant National Park Safaris, single and multi day tours throughout the Eastern & Western Cape.
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 R795
Donkin Street Houses
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Donkin Street houses were built between 1860 and 1880. The row of terraced houses, each lower than the preceding one, is remarkable in that they are integrated in a single unit. The whole street was declared a national monument in 1967. The land was created by filling in the natural kloof.
Hillside House (NMMU Campus)
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Built in the early 1830’s for Harbour Master Edward Wallace, the house was extensively altered in about 1881 for the General Manager of the Bank of Africa.
Used for a time as a students residence, the house was restored by the University of Port Elizabeth in 1995 to provide offices.
Prestor John Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Prestor John Memorial, unveiled in 1986 by the then Portuguese Ambassador to South Africa, is dedicated to the mythical king-priest, Prester John, and the Portuguese explorers who discovered South Africa. The memorial consists of a large Coptic cross and, in the central circle, are the...
Retief Park & Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Summerstrand
Situated on the original farm Strandfontein, along Marine Drive. Once owned by Trekker Piet Retief, the memorial was erected at Coega in 1939 and moved in 1975. Piet Retief was one of the Great Trek leaders who was killed by Zulu King "Dingaan".
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...
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