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Eastern Cape Midlands

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Slow down, relax... and take in the wide open space and fresh country air that forms a lasting theme throughout the region.

The heart of the Eastern Cape is

here in the Eastern Cape Midlands

– a place where the province’s

cultural heartbeat still pulses and

time seems to stand still. The ar-

ea’s incredible scenery dominates

conversation among tourists, but

dig a little deeper and you will find

that it is a hive of activity for out-

door enthusiasts and home to nu-

merous high-quality game reserves

for superb wildlife viewing and hunt-

ing or safari opportunities. In fact,

you would be hard pressed to find

a region more perfectly suited to

outdoor pursuits than the Eastern

Cape Midlands, including some of

the country’s best weather.

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No longer simply a convenient stopover point for travellers, the Midlands has

undergone a transformation and is an attractive destination in its own right,

with numerous trendy galleries, guest-houses and restaurants supplement-ing the wide range of historical sites

and the picture-postcard scenery that greets you at every turn.

With its rugged and intense beauty, the Eastern Cape Mid-lands exhibits a lasting sense

of wide-open spaces and fresh country air, with the Karoo-like arid regions of the west giving way to the high, mountainous regions of the central areas, which in turn transform into the wild and open areas of the east. Throughout this region you can be sure that the skies will not disappoint, whether they be pure blue, dotted with clouds or part of the many mesmerizing sunsets that give way to some of the best star gazing in the country.

Visit the land of

diversityThis is an area that played a significant role in the liberation of South Africa and as such plays host to an abundance of cultural and heritage sites.The four self-drive tourism routes not only provide valuable insight into the struggle he-roes and places but into the heart and soul of a people who fought tirelessly to free them-selves from an unjust system of government. It is here where the great struggle icons Chris Hani, after whom the municipal district in named, Walter Sisulu, Dr AB Xuma and James Calata were born and in almost every town and remote rural area you can find traces of the local heroes and heroines who made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight for freedom.

For the outdoor enthusiast, adventure activ-ities abound, ranging from those requiring nerves of steel, such as white-water rafting, to the more serene pastimes like leisurely strolls in the great outdoors and the more skilled, such as fly-fishing in some of the country’s fin-est trout dams and rivers.Rock paintings from the country’s earliest in-habitants, the San people, provide a unique eye into the world of many generations ago, while the region’s numerous fossil sites bear testimony to a time before then.

Most of the paintings are mapped out and abundant in areas such as Tsomo, Cofimvaba, Elliot and Engcobo, but there are still many that lie undiscovered in the more remote areas of the region. Elliot is regarded as one of the finest hiking areas in the country and there are numerous trails that await the outdoor enthu-siast.

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Find us on the map

The Chris Hani District Municipality has

developed four intriguing tourism routes

that traverse the Midlands and highlight the

numerous important tourist attractions,

including those of cultural

and historical interest.

Although the routes may over-lap at certain points, the four paths off er a comprehensive guide to the life and times of the Eastern Cape Midlands. Best travelled at one’s own pace, the routes aim to pre-serve both the present and the history of this remarkable area.

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Four Tourist Routes

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Karoo Food FestivalEach year, the Chris Hani District Municipali-ty hosts a series of events to commemorate the late freedom fighter Chris Hani. Chris Hani Month events include the Freedom Marathon, Jazz Festival, boxing championships, traditional horse racing and more.

Cradock, March

Found on the following routes:

Chris Hani MonthEach year, the Chris Hani District Municipali-ty hosts a series of events to commemorate the late freedom fighter Chris Hani. Chris Hani Month events include the Freedom Marathon, Jazz Festival, boxing championships, traditional horse racing and more.

Queentown and throught the District, April

Found on the following routes:

Chris Hani Freedom MarathonThe marathon follows the route the Chris Hani walked from his home to school and back, a total of 25kms. The challenging route is undu-lating and completely off-road and runners can elect to participate in the 25km, 10km or 5km events.

Cofimvaba, April

Found on the following routes:

Chris Hani Jazz Festival Queenstown’s Jazz Festival has established itself as a massive part of the heritage of the district and the jazz programme focuses on develop-ment of youth in jazz, promotion and develop-ment of local content, and documentation of the jazz history of the area.

Queenstown, April

Found on the following routes:

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... there’s something for everyone.

Chris Hani Investment SummitThe Chris Hani DM Investor Summit facilitates encounters between investors, government, in-ternational delegations, the business sector and relevant development finance institutions, and highlights bankable projects and investments.

Queenstown, May

Found on the following routes:

Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival The annual Karoo Writers Festival takes place in winter and offers literature lovers a chance to interact with renowned authors in an intimate environment. Lovers of reading, writing and the Karoo can look forward to personal interaction with renowned authors and literati .

Cradock

Found on the following routes:

Karoo Heartland Arts Work Fest The Karoo Heartland Arts Work Festival takes places in Middelburg and focuses on great en-tertainment for the whole family, including Arts & Crafts Courses in different mediums, (eg mosa-ic, paper craft, beadwork, canvas art), live music, a fun run, beer garden and the craft market.

Middelburg, October

Found on the following routes:

Great Fish Canoe Marathon Every year, thousands of athletes descend on the river for two days and more than 80 kilome-tres of paddling on this glorious watercourse. The race ends in the heart of Cradock, where post-race festivities kick off.

Cradock, October

Found on the following routes:

The Cradock Agricultural ShowCradock is a thriving agricultural community that specializes in the production of wool and mohair and in cattle farming. Visit the annual Cradock Agricultural Show in October.

Cradock, October

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Twizza Bongolo Marathon This event is an important race on the running calendar. It starts and finishes at Bongolo Dam in Queenstown and runners can elect to run the full or half marathon.

Queenstown, November

Found on the following routes:

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Karoo Calata Route

Forming a loop between the major towns of Middelburg, Cradock, Tarkastad, Queen-stown, Sterkstroom and Molteno the Karoo Calata Route takes you on a jour-ney through time, cultural experiences, all back-dropped by the breath-taking beauty of the Karoo. Named after former Secre-tary General of the ANC, Reverend James Arthur Calata, it is sure to give visitors a full taste of what the Eastern Cape Mid-lands has to offer. Between stops, the area also showcases some of the most beauti-ful Karoo landscapes in the country.

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Go Back in TimeSchreiner HouseThe famous South African authoress, who amongst many other literary works, wrote the book “Story of an African Farm” lived in this house in Cross Street in her youth, between 1868 and 1870. A pictorial display of her life as well as her personal book collection can be seen in the house. (Tel: 048 881 5251)

The Cradock Four MemorialThe Cradock Four Memorial is located in the Municipal Park and pays tribute to Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli, four heroes who along with oth-ers gave up their lives for the struggle. A visit to the Cradock Four Graves situated in the Lingelihle Cemetery as well as The Cradock Four Gallery is recommended. (Tel: 048 801 5000)

Museum viewingThe Sterkstroom Museum is an old-fashioned shop with a collection of crockery, household items and kitchenware. It also features the history of Sterkstroom and an agricultural exhibition. (Tel: 045 966 0188) Relive historic Middelburg at the Middelburg Cultural Museum, (Tel: 049 842 1834) or pay a visit the Molteno Museum where you can view artefacts from the turn of the 20th century. The Great Fish River Museum in Cradock (Tel: 048 881 4509) depicts the earlier history of the

Eastern Cape pioneers from 1840 to 1900. The building was constructed in 1849 as a Dutch Reformed Church Parsonage, and declared a National Monument in 1971. The Cradock Four Gallery, situated next to the Great Fish River Museum pays tribute to Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli who lost their lives during the liberation struggle.

Market Street Market Street has 30 beautiful mid-19th century Victorian style houses named “Die Tuishuise”. They have been restored to their original splendour and these unique buildings are available as tourist accommodation for those wishing to ex-perience the gracious bygone era of the 1840s. (Tel: 048 881 1650). The Victoria Manor is one of the oldest hotels in South Africa and graces the entrance to Market Street.

Vusubuntu CentreThe Vusubuntu Lodge and Cultural Village has 14 rondavels, each with an en-suite bathroom and kitchen. It also has a large conference centre, an Internet cafe and is within walk-ing distance of numerous tourism attractions, including Cradock’s famous windmill wire crafters. The second sitting of the Karoo Parliament will take place here this November.

From Top to Bottom: Visit the Cradock Four Art Gallery to pay tribute to Fort Calata, Mathew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli. Stay at Die Tuishuise in Cradock. See an old steam train in Sterkstroom. Go fossil hunting near Middelburg.

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Top Left: Visit the Mountain Zebra National Park. Top Right: Plenty of outdoor adventure in MoltenoMiddle Left: Enjoy various outdoor adventures. Middle Right: 4x4 Adventures are plentiful. Bottom Left: Queenstown is known as the rose capital of South Africa. Bottom Right: Farm Stays in Molteno and Tarkastad offer horse riding.

Outdoor AdventureGame viewingThe Mountain Zebra National Park, near Cradock, is the reason that these animals have been saved from extinction. (Tel: 048 881 2427), while other wildlife sanctuaries include Tsolwana Nature Reserve (Tel: 043 701 9600) and Commando Drift Nature Reserve (Tel: 048 8813905).

AdventureThe town of Molteno has a range of out-door and adventure activities on offer. It has one of the oldest railway stations in South Africa, and the area around town is home to three extinct volcanoes, a myriad of rock paintings and Stone Age imple-ments, discovered in caves and unearthed through diggings.

Outdoor activitiesThe area is regarded as an eco-adventure mecca, with hiking trails, horse riding, quad bike trails, 4x4 routes, white water rafting, clay pigeon shooting, archery, abseiling, rock climbing, horse trailing, camping and game viewing.

Cradock WalkaboutWhat better way to take in the architec-ture of this historic town, than on foot? A two-hour stroll will lead you to some of Cradock’s finest attractions, namely The Schreiner House Museum, Municipal Offic-es, Dutch Reformed Church, new Informal Trader Market, Cradock Cemetery, Mag-istrate’s Court Building, a Victorian Horse Drinking Trough and Die Tuishuise.

This is outdoor country, so be sure to pack in your

sense of adventure.

Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival The annual Karoo Writers Festival offers literature lovers a chance to interact with renowned authors in an intimate environment. Lovers of reading, writing and the Karoo can look forward to personal inter-action with renowned authors and literati.

Cradock, Winter Season

Karoo Food FestivalThe Karoo Food Festival brings the taste buds of the whole town to-gether and offers locals and visitors an opportunity to sample some of the local cuisine.

Karoo Heartland Arts Work Fest The Festival takes places in Middel-burg and provides entertainment for the whole family, including Arts & Crafts Courses, live music, a fun run, beer garden and craft market.

Middelburg, October

Great Fish Canoe Marathon Every year, thousands of athletes

descend on the river for two days and more than 80 kilometres of paddling on this glorious water-course. The race ends in Cradock, where post-race festivities kick off. Cradock, October

Mighty Men ConferenceMighty Men is an annual event held just outside Middelburg on the Colesburg road. The conference sees thousands of men coming from all over the South empow-er and uplift themselves through

Christian Prayer.

Middelburg, April

Gymkhana & Agricultural ShowEvery year in conjunction with the East Cape Agricultural Show Asso-ciation the town of Tarkastad hosts an agricultural show. A national Gymkhana, with events such as “Tent Pegging” and “pattern horse races”, amongst others, has attract-ed international competitors in the past.

Tarkastad, February

Not to be missed Take Time OutFarm staysAll towns along the route are ideal stopovers for visitors who enjoy farm stays, particularly those who enjoy horse riding. Molteno, Cradock, Mid-delburg, Hofmeyr and Tarkastad are well-known for hunting.

Be EntertainedExciting annual events in Cradock include the Great Fish River Canoe Marathon, Agricultur-al Show, Karoo Food Festival, Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival, Lions Motorbike Rally and many more.

Fine Karoo cuisineIf it is a hearty meal you are after, then the restau-rants on this route will not disappoint. The area is known for its fine free-range meat and Karoo lamb dishes.

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Diverse R61 Sisulu Route

This route is named after Walter Si-sulu, the former ANC deputy pres-ident who was born in Engcobo. The Diverse R61 Route spreads lat-erally from one end of the Eastern Cape Midlands to the other. While the route includes the major towns of Cradock and Queenstown, the changing landscape from the rolling green hills of Engcobo in the east to the arid Karoo in the west, gives rise to its diverse nature, as does the vari-ety in sights, sounds and people.

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Engcobo Tsomo Cofi mvaba Queenstown Tarkastad CradockFrom Left to Right: The Clarkesbury Boarding Institute. Learn about the life of Chris Hani at the Chris Hani Museum at the Sabalele Multi-purpose Centre. The site of the Bulhoek Massacre. Cradock Four Remembrance Garden.

Discover the PastIconic struggle sitesThe Clarkebury Boarding Institute, in Engcobo, was a Methodist mission, an industrial school and the highest institution of learning for Africans in the area. The school lists the likes of Nelson Mandela and AB Xuma as its stu-dents and both were greatly infl uenced by the school’s

strong sense of social responsibility.

Sabalele Multi-purpose CentreThis new multi-purpose centre built in the village where Chris Hani was born houses a museum, library, indoor

centre, self-catering chalets and a statue of Chris Hani.

Heritage sitesAn important heritage site is the site of the Bulhoek Massacre, where, in 1921, almost 200 religious worshipers lost their lives in a skirmish with security forces over their right to stay in the

holy village of Ntabelanga.

MonumentsCradock has plenty to off er the visitor. Expect to fi nd many historical monu-ments in this beautiful old town that was one of the starting points for the Great Trek back in 1830s.

Chris Hani Statue

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Top Left: Enjoy a peaceful break at chalets in Sabalele. Top Right: Breath-taking landscapes in CofimvabaMiddle Left: Small town charm in Tarkastad. Middle Right: Go in search of San Rock art near Tsomo. Bottom Left: Get a breath of fresh air with some outdoor adventure. Bottom Right: Experience jazz in Queenstown.

Wide Open SpacesPeace and quietThe Lubisi Dam Resort, near Cofimvaba, offers a peaceful, adventurous, cultural and agri-tourism experience with hiking trails, mountain climbing, rock art sites, hiking and rare eagle sighting on the list of activities, with conferencing facilities also available.The area surrounding Cofimvaba, which also happens to be the birthplace of Chris Hani, after whom the District is named, has uninterrupted views of the countryside, including the famed Amabele Ntombi mountains, which are shaped like a wom-an’s bosom.

Small Town CharmPart of the charm of the Diverse R61 Sisulu Route has to do with the many small towns that one passes through. Tarkastad may not be widely known outside of the area, but there are few who pass through it that will fail to be impressed by its small-town charm.

Cultural CuisineOne’s visit to this unique region would not be complete without experiencing the local cuisine. Traditional recipes passed down the ages give the tourist a fine insight into the local flavours of the region. Sample the lifestyle of the local people by learning their dances and drinking the local beer.

Adventure, nature, history and culture meet in this

fascinating part of the world.

Not to be missed

The Great OutdoorsAdventureCradock is ideally suited for outdoor fun and droves of paddlers descend annually on the town to take part in the Great Fish Canoe Marathon, which starts here. Some will return to sample the healing prop-erties of the Cradock Spa’s mystical hot springs, while others will be drawn to the numerous high-quality game reserves

in the area.

Wildlife spottingNestled on the edge of the Winterberg range, the Tsolwana Nature Reserve is about 30 kilometres south-east of Tarkas-tad and is run by Eastern Cape Parks. It is home to white rhino, giraffe and a variety

of antelope.

The Cradock Agricultural ShowCradock is a thriving agricultur-al community that specializes in the production of wool and mo-hair and in cattle farming. Visit the annual Cradock Agricultural Show in October.

Cradock, October

Chris Hani Freedom MarathonThe marathon follows the route the Chris Hani walked from his home to school and back, a total of 25kms. Runners can partici-pate in 25km, 10km or 5km off-road events.

Cofimvaba, April

Mountain Zebra National ParkThe Mountain Zebra National Park’s Bankberg have become an entrancing preserve for the Cape mountain zebra. Activities include the Impofu 3-day hiking trail, short walking trails and 4x4 trails.

Cradock

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Rugged Rural Ndondo Route

The eastern portion of the Chris Hani District is home to the Rugged Rural Ndondo Route, which runs along the R61 from Queenstown to Engcobo, north to Elliot and Cala and back to Queenstown along the R359, passing through Lady Frere. The area is named after slain po-litical activist Bathandwa Ndondo (1963-1985) and is well known for producing many fine leaders and activists.

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Queenstown Cofimvaba Engcobo Elliot Cala Indwe Lady Frere

History and HeritageHistorical TreasuresSmaller venues like Cofimvaba and Engcobo house im-portant cultural and historical treasures and many of the country’s prominent freedom fighters originated from

these parts.

Struggle sitesThe Clarkebury Boarding Institute was a Methodist mis-sion, an industrial school and the highest institution of learning for Africans in the area. The school lists the likes of Nelson Mandela and AB Xuma as its students and both were greatly influenced by the school’s strong sense of social responsibility. The small town of Tsomo is the home

town of Vuyisile Mini, who was one of first MK Com-mando’s in the Port Elizabeth branch of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the ANC party, and

was hanged by the Apartheid forces.

Chris Hani Museum in the Sabalele Multi-pur-

pose CentreThe Chris Hani Museum in the multi-pur-pose centre is built in the village where Chris Hani was born and pays tribute to his life. The centre houses a museum, li-brary, indoor centre, self-catering cha-

lets and a statue of Chris Hani.

From Left to Right: Heritage site on the Rugged Rural Ndondo Route. The Clarkesbury Boarding Institute. Chris Hani Museum in the Sabalele Multi-purpose centre. Chris Hani statue at Sabalele, Cofimvaba – the birth place of Chris Hani.

Top Left: San rock art in Engcobo. Top Right: Local children enjoying the outdoors. Middle Left: Experience tradi-tional dancing. Middle Right: Be welcomed in to the lives of the locals. Bottom Left: Jazz has become a big part of the culture of Queenstown. Bottom Right: The breath-taking scenery of the Elliott mountains.

A Cultural Awakening, Past to PresentAncient rock art The areas surrounding Tsomo, Cala, Engco-bo, Elliot and Lady Frere provide wonder-ful opportunities to discover some of the artworks of the country’s first inhabitants. To this day there are still many undiscov-ered Bushmen paintings in the hills around the towns.

Discover our cultureThe Xonxa Dam and the Queen Nonesi Cultural Village, near Lady Frere, add to the diverse attractions on this popular route, while other heritage sites of inter-est include the Levuyo Lerumo graves, the Mount Arthur Secondary School and the Maqhashu Village. Experience traditional dance competitions held annually in this

region.

Where clean air and wide open spaces form an

assult on your senses.

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Not to be missed

Chris Hani StatueThe Chris Hani statue was unveiled by Premier Nox-olo Kiviet at the Sabalele Community Centre during part of the Freedom Day celebrations in 2013. Cofimvaba

Chris Hani MarathonThe 25km Chris Hani Free-dom Marathon symbolises the distance Chris Hani walked to and from school for five schooling days and the same distance he walked to church on Sun-days. Sabalele, May

Chris Hani Jazz Festival Queenstown’s Jazz Festi-val has established itself as a massive part of the heritage of the district and forms part of Chris Hani Month. It focuses on de-velopment of youth in jazz,

promotion and develop-ment of local content, and documentation of the jazz history of the area.Queenstown, April

Sabalele Multi-purpose CentreThis new R10.5 million state of the art multi-pur-pose centre built in Sa-balele, the village where Chris Hani was born, serves as a service delivery and information hub lo-cated closer to the people of Ward 1, Intsika Yethu. It consists of a 1000-seater community hall, a high-tech museum, Library and internet cafe, Art centre, Sewing centre, Early Child-hood Development centre, conference areas, a com-munity vegetable garden, and offices that include Ward councillor’s office.

Cofimvaba

Get Back to NatureThe Great OutdoorsThe town of Elliot lies on the northern boundary of the area, on one end of the Bark-ly Pass, a stunningly scenic road that leads through the towering and beautiful El-liot mountains to Barkly East. There is a fantastic hiking trail, rock art, abseiling, fly-fishing, horse-riding trails, 4x4 routes, dinosaur footprint and skele-ton sites are all found on the

Elliot menu.

Natural viewing spotsThe Glen Grey Waterfall is an impressive sight when the water levels are high and of-fers a hiking trail down to the

bottom of the falls, where rock pools invite one to swim. The Indwe Dam is home to the Indwe Resort, which offers a great stopover venue or con-ferencing venue.

AdventureAs the Rugged Rural Ndondo Route returns to Queenstown, it passes through the beauti-ful Emalahleni municipality, which has three main towns in Dordrecht, Lady Frere and Indwe. While Dordrecht may not fall onto the Rugged Rural Ndondo Route, it is well worth the detour and is very popular

as a trout-fishing destination.

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Friendly N6 Route

The Eastern Cape Midlands, per-fectly positioned midway between Johannesburg and the Eastern Cape coast, serves as an ideal over-night stopover point for those mak-ing their journey down the N6. The N6, which traverses the East-ern Cape Midlands, from north to south, passes right through Queen-stown on the route between the Free State and East London.

Friendly N6 Route

Queenstown Sterkstroom Molteno Dordrecht

Queenstown Sterkstroom Molteno DordrechtFrom Left to Right: Chris Hani Craft Hub in Queenstown. Ruth Lock Shell Art Gallery in Queenstown. The site of the Bulhoek Massacre. The Queenstown and Frontier Museum.

History and CultureRock artThe areas surrounding Dordrecht provide opportunities to discover some of the artworks of the San people, the coun-try’s fi rst inhabitants, on the walls of the region’s caves, and to this day there are still many undiscovered Bushmen paintings in the hills around the towns.

Arts and craftsAn interesting attraction in Queenstown is the Ruth Lock Shell Art Gallery, which houses over 500 sculptures and pictures made from shells, sea sand, seaweed and other unusual materials. Also look out for Chris Hani Craft Hub which is centrally located in Queenstown, off ering fi ne arts and craft products by the talented local xhosa people in and around town.

Struggle SitesAn important heritage site is that of the Bulhoek Massacre, where, in 1921, almost 200 religious wor-shipers lost their lives in a skirmish with security forces over their right to stay in the holy village of Ntabelanga.

Historical SitesVisitors to Queenstown should visit the Queenstown and Frontier Museum, which focuses on the history of the town and its surrounding districts and has interesting exhibits.

Top Left: Game reserves offer great wildlife spotting opportunities. Top Right: Experience a thrilling open-air game drive. Middle Left: Visit Molteno for adventurous 4x4 trips. Middle Right: Bongolo Dam is the perfect setting for numerous watersports. Bottom Left: Try your hand at fly-fishing in Molteno Dam. Bottom Right: Bird-watching at the Walter Everitt Sunken Gardens.

Adventures in the Great OutdoorsWildlife SpottingNot far from Queenstown, in most direc-tions, are a number of fine nature reserves and private game reserves which host an abundance of wildlife and offer visitors the chance to view wild animals in their nat-ural environment. Look out for the Law-rence de Lange Game Reserve and Roydon Private Nature Reserve in particular.

Outdoor AdventureJust off the northern stretch of the Friend-ly N6 Route, Molteno offers a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can take part in hunting, 4x4 trips, game and bird viewing, water skiing and trout fishing at the Molte-no Dam or nearby farms.

Water sportsThe Bongolo Dam, set in the hills of Queen-stown, is used extensively for recreation and watersports such as yachting, power boating, water-skiing and wind surfing.

Bird SpottingThe Walter Everitt Sunken Gardens are at the eastern entrance to the town and con-sists of two lakes, surrounded by lush veg-etation, which attract many water birds. The areas surrounding Queenstown are also home to a host of bird species, and ornithologists will delight in the variety of feathered friends on display. The Lawrence de Lange Nature Reserve is another fine

bird-spotting venue.

Warm hospitality will ensure

you won’t want to leave.

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Be EntertainedThe Queens CasinoThe Queens Casino in Queen-stown offers visitors a chance to win a fortune, whether through luck or skill.

Home of jazzQueenstown is recognised as being the home of jazz music in the Eastern Cape Midlands and famed trumpeter Mongezi Feza, a member of The Blue Notes jazz group, hails from here. The Queenstown Jazz Festival, held annually in April, is an event not

to be missed.

Enjoy a night outThe Friendly N6 Route is home to a number of fine restaurants that cater for all palates at visi-tor-friendly prices. Or enjoy a tra-

ditional tavern tour.

GolfingThe Queenstown Golf Club is highly rated and is certainly worth visiting, offering a good

course at great value for money. Keen golfers will enjoy not only the layout, but the picturesque

views.

Township visitsMlungisi, the ‘location’, has been incorporated into Queenstown since 1984 and is arguably best known as a training ground for political activists. Many of the current government’s leaders have links with the town through its political connections over the years. Visit the tavern Nale-ding, where travellers can enjoy a night out in an authentic local

atmosphere.

Not to be missed

Twizza Bongolo Marathon The marathon or half- marathon is an import-ant race in the running calendar. It starts and finishes at Bongolo Dam in Queenstown and run-ners can elect to run the full or half marathon. Queenstown, November Queens Casino and Hotel The Queens Casino boasts 180 slot machines and six tables with rou-lette, blackjack and pok-er. Everywhere you turn, there are opportunities to win great jackpot prizes. Queenstown

Trout Fishing The Dortrecht region boasts some of the coun-try’s finest trout dams and rivers. Enjoy fly-fish-ing at destinations such as the Molteno (and it nearby farms), Elliot and Dordrecht. Dortrecht, Elliot, Molteno

Queenstown Jazz Festival Queenstown’s Jazz Fes-tival has established itself as a massive part of the heritage of the district and forms part of Chris Hani Month. It focuses on development of youth in jazz, promo-tion and development of local content, and doc-umentation of the jazz history of the area.Queenstown, April

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We welcome you to... come and explore

From history and heritage to outdoor ad-venture and everything in between, the Eastern Cape Midlands truly is the land of diversity with a little something to offer everyone. With our warm hospitality and a wide variety of accommodations to suit every budget, you are sure to feel at home while exploring our beautiful region.

The land of diversity has

something for everyone.

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Cala Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressKwanokhaya Bed & Breakfast 072 493 5602/078 046 5522 nonkolisekomasabalala@gmail.comSinako Luxury Guesthouse 047 877 0743 083 287 4316/078 299 4364 sinakoguesthouse@gmail.comSisonke Guesthouse 047 877 0743 082 938 3256/078 299 4364 sisonkeguesthouse@gmail.comThe Palace Bed and Breakfast 047 877 0649

Cofimvaba Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressBitline S.A Bed & Breakfast/Mkosi Trading 083 433 0685Lubisi Dam Resort Project 082 436 9284/073 441 2856 thembisa@lubisilodge.co.zaPhambuka Tourism & Tours 047 874 0625 073 331 5113 kholekaphambuka@yahoo.comRadies Bed & Breakfast 047 874 0462 073 331 5113 radiesbnb@gmail.comThe Trend Guesthouse 047 874 5939 083 865 1697/083 709 4036 thetrendguesthouse@gmail.comWe Care Bed & Breakfast 083 573 4694Zoo Lake Guesthouse 047 874 1504 082 787 9014 zoolakeguesthouse@yahoo.com

Cradock Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email Address7 Cities Guesthouse 048 881 1125 072 520 7988 antonette@totalcradock.co.zaAlbert House Bed & Breakfast/Dirosie 048 881 4624 082 888 8953 info@alberthouse.co.zaAmali Guesthouse/Karoo Huis Guesthouse 048 881 4895 072 222 7232/076 342 8001 bookings@amali.co.zaAnnie’s House Bed & Breakfast 048 881 5241 082 649 1838 annieshouse@telkomsa.netAudreyana’s Bed & Breakfast 048 881 3853 083 720 0298Butterfly Way 048 881 1063Clifton Game Lodge/Karoo Pred a Tours 048 88 12814 082 868 1936 holmesrc@vodamail.co.zaCollege Road Guesthouse 048 88 14735 072 130 9004 fmscon@telkomsa.netCradock House Bed & Breakfast 048 881 3468 cradockhouse@telkomsa.netCradock Inn 048 881 4456 073 427 5724Cradock Spa (Inxuba Yethemba Municipality) 048 881 2709

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Die Tuishuise and Victoria Manor B&B 048 881 1650/048 881 1322 082 410 5596 tuishuise1@iexchange.co.za Dorpshuis 048 881 3840Fish Eagle Guesthouse 048 881 1851 083 674 3369 geyerp@telkomsa.netFish River Cottages 083 6 547 335 lourensrvl@gmail.comFish River Self Catering 048 881 1869 zwaalkrantz@worldonline.co.zaHeritage House Bed & Breakfast 048 881 3210 078 538 0555 heritagehouse@isat.co.zaIrelander Bed & Breakfast 048 881 2 522 082 889 2774/072 212 1169 irelander9@gmail.comKaroo Manor House 048 881 5185 karoomanorhouse@isat.co.zaKoelfontein Karoo Guest Farm 048 881 3825/048 881 1133 083 391 1080 koelfontein@eastcape.netLazy Gecko Accommodation 083 651 5111 cradocksaad@isat.co.zaLemoen Hoek/Karoo Kraal Guest Farm 048 881 3248 072 623 2070/072 227 6730 lemoenhoek@adsactive.com Louvain Bed & Breakfast 048 881 1254 082 647 7691 louvain@zazu.co.zaLowlands Country House 071 393 3354 info@lowlandscountryhouse.co.zaMountain Zebra National Park Family Cottages 048 881 2427 072 349 6966 thuthula.fobosi@sanparks.orgMountain Zebra National Park Rest Camp 048 881 2427 072 349 6966 thuthula.fobosi@sanparks.orgNietgenaamd Bed & Breakfast 082 257 9249 nietgenaamd@gmail.comOude Pastorie Kothuise 048 881 3011 083 320 2969 bruweri@telkomsa.netPalm House Bed & Breakfast 048 881 4229 083 548 0137Protea Palace Guesthouse 048 881 5044 082 837 7303 proteaplace1@telkomsa.netShalom Lodge 048 881 1920 073 997 5605 shalomlodge@isat.co.zaThe Vukusebenze Shelter 048 881 3657 083 438 6978 augustaadolph@gmail.comVusubuntu Lodge & Cultural Village 048 881 1137Waterval Safaris 048 886 0706 072 039 6331 waterval@r63.co.zaWhite Rose Guest House 048 881 1450 082 499 5281 whiteroseguesthouse@telkomsa.net

Dordrecht Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email Address97 Grey Street Bed & Breakfast 045 943 1642 084 577 2222 kolobe@tiscali.co.zaBradgate Bed & Breakfast 082 870 7400 bradgate@nocwi.co.zaBranstone Lodge/Stormberg Lodge 045 969 0048 082 776 1502 angela.stretton@vodamail.co.zaHighland Lodge 087 550 0763 082 575 8261 highlandlodge@vodamail.co.zaPine Grove Fishing Lodge 045 952 9055 082 779 3893/082 457 2504 pinegrove@nokwi.co.zaThe Forecourt 074 415 0184/082 653 4148 TheForecourt@gmail.comValentines Bed & Breakfast 045 943 1550 082 350 9664/079 737 1637

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Elliot Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressIntaba Lodge 045 931 1402 074 781 5687 intaba@telkomsa.netLanghurst Bed & Breakfast 045 931 2813 073 686 2538 mewers06@yahoo.comMerino Hotel 045 931 2987Mountain Shadows Hotel 045 931 2233Myburgh Lodge 045 931 1564Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast 045 931 1158 072 021 5266 rosegarden@isat.co.zaThe Guardians Lodge 083 308 1713/079 507 7488 admin@theguardianslodge.co.zaTopiary Bed & Breakfast 045 931 1384 082 572 1332 topiary01@gmail.com

Engcobo Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressEarl - Earl Guesthouse 047 548 1743 083 388 1879/071 740 2363 pinky3@gmail.comEmthunzini Guest House 047 548 3187 078 013 8027 info@emthunziniguesthouse.co.zaEngcobo Guest House 047 548 1166 083 685 9377 pulapula_ngcobo@hotmail.comInala Guest House 082 757 9020Mastandi Guesthouse 073 883 8829/083 872 7553 lizwiq@gmail.comUlundi Hotel 047 548 3170 083 701 6730/082 876 5786 ulundihotel@telkomsa.netWhite House Bed & Breakfast 047 548 3059 084 400 0960 103whitehouse@gmail.com

Indwe Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressJona’s Hoek 045 952 9035 0827 642 921Dalisizwe Bed & Breakfast Cateres & General 072 375 7456/076 367 0183 ndumet@read.co.zaHolly-Wood Guesthouse 0835 864 811Kokwenu Bed & Breakfast 047 878 0104 082 358 8562

Middelburg Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressAloes Guest House 049 842 1051 082 446 4137 res@celtiscountrylodge.co.zaAT Schoombee Karoo Accommodation 049 842 1514 082 779 4594 schoombee@adsactive.comBeestekuil Holiday Farm 049 842 2761 info@beestekuil.comCarlton Heights Farm 049 842 2017 083 443 0808/073 476 5422 info@carltonheights.co.za

Carochalet Self Catering 082 253 9911Celtis Country Lodge 049 8 42 1051 082 966 1268 res@celtiscountrylodge.co.za Desert Inn Guest House 049 842 4541 082 351 9881/073 859 0739 desertinnec@telkomsa.netDwarsvlei Country Home 049 842 2611 071 250 4141 mbneprop@gmail.comErin Country House 049 842 2293 082 379 0404 erinfarm@vodamail.co.zaHillston Farm 049 842 1627 082 322 4403 info@hillstonfarm.co.zaKaroo Country Inn Hotel / Middelburg Manor 049 842 1126/044 696 5934 kci@yebo.co.zaKaroo Ouberg Executive Guest Lodge 044 696 5934/049 842 1567 082 453 7785 kci@yebo.co.zaKaroo River Rafting and Cabins 049 842 4543/087 550 1695 084 429 9944 info@karoo-river-rafting.co.zaLynfaden Bed & Breakfast 049 842 1070 083 461 5670Mount Melsetter - Karoo House 049 842 1520 083 303 7625 info@mountmelsetter.co.zaMy Home Your Home Guesthouse 049 842 2072 082 780 7699 jvs1@telkomsa.netOukor Oornag Kamers 049 872 1120 072 725 5469/083 324 7102 haystead@corpdial.co.zaRusoord Retreat 049 842 1663 082 401 6815 marlize@rusoordretreat.co.zaSherborne Guesthouse 049 842 2011 072 385 7206 wolwekop@gmail.comTranskaroo Adventures & Accommodation 049 843 1506/087 550 1368 082 441 5605 transkaroo@eik.co.zaVrieden Guesthouse 049 843 1138 082 442 5903 vrieden@telkomsa.netWelvanpas Guesthouse 049 842 1826 082 348 9123/082 772 3227 bangor@adsactive.comWitkrans Lodge Guest House 049 842 1361 082 414 9410 morgenzon@adsactive.com

Molteno Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressCentral Hotel/Country Lodge 045 967 0020 076 941 8019Era Bed & Breakfast 045 967 0963 061 079 6436 osbornemarinell@gmail.comHerberg Bed & Breakfast 045 967 0215/045 967 0816 082 579 4414 tommy@moltenoherberg.co.zaLanglaagte Guest House 045 969 0058 082 772 5323 mandy@berrynice.co.zaMolteno Guesthouse 045 967 0340 082 825 9139 rosacloete@gmail.comOlive Cottage 045 967 1040 082 334 8058 brosterlea@cybertrade.co.zaRuslington Bed and Breakfast 045 967 0424 072 518 8256/083 309 2983 info@ruslingtonguesthouse.co.za

Queenstown Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email Address26 On Chamberlain Guest House 045 838 4759 083 482 0494 reservations@26onchamberlain.co.zaAilsa Cottage 045 839 2761 082 417 7279 hall@awe.co.za

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Aloe Grove Guest Farm 045 839 5910 082 869 5805 info@aloegrove.co.zaAntanda Guesthouse 045 838 4534 073 416 4800/083 999 5907 antandaguesthouse@yahoo.comApart-Mint 045 838 2010 084 585 8033 thedaisybush@mweb.co.zaAristocrats Guest Lodge 045 838 1044 079 861 5988/082 772 9934 vuyiswabixa@yahoo.co.zaAvenue Guesthouse 045 839 6161 083 662 9112 aveguest39@gmail.comBlack Swann 045 839 7475 082 496 8558/082 496 4054 theswannbb@gmail.comBuxton Guesthouse 045 838 5825 073 311 5292 buxtonlodge10@gmailCalimber Bed & Breakfast 045 839 7115 082 083 2709 calimberbnb@yahoo.co.zaCarthews Corner Bed & Breakfast 045 838 1885 082 492 7547 info@carthewscorner.co.zaCornerstone Bed & Breakfast 045 839 5985 082 494 5271 cornerstonebb@vodamail.co.zaCullinan Bed & Breakfast 045 838 2539 082 570 2655 booking@cullinanbnb.co.zaDe Oude Werf Guesthouse 045 838 5702 083 333 0462 clintl@telkomsa.netDew Drop Inn Bed & Breakfast 045 857 0094 082 631 0274 poppiejacobus240@gmail.comEastern Cape Parks - Indwe Lodge 040 845 9912 079 496 7891 johan.vandernest@ecpta.co.zaEastern Cape Parks - Otterford Lodge 043 705 4400 079 496 7891 reservations@ecpta.co.za Eastern Cape Parks - Tibet Park Lodge 040 845 9912 079 496 7891 johan.vandernest@ecpta.co.zaElla’s Guesthouse 045 839 3302 079 070 8740/074 164 8295 dswartbooi@gmail.comFour Seasons Guesthouse 045 839 7459 082 209 0578/079 889 4279 zizikaziv@gmail.comGraceland Lodge 045 838 3709 082 373 2022 gracepwh@gmail.comHazelmere Country Lodge 045 966 9622 082 565 7210 mortlock@telkomsa.netHeritage Guesthouse 045 839 4927 082 496 1859Hexagon Guesthouse 045 838 4036 084 548 0994 jijo.johney@yahoo.comHogs Hollow 045 838 1985 082 940 4216 hogshollow@gmail.comIdlewild Guesthouse 045 838 4721/045 838 4454 082 261 2378 mmm.constr@gmail.comInkwenkwezi B&B & Conference Centre 045 838 5565 inkwenkwezibnb@gmail.comJustines Bed & Breakfast 045 838 5604 082 321 1447 justinesbb@isat.co.zaKB’s Exclusive Bed & Breakfast 045 839 6203 082 707 5165 kbs.bnb@webmail.co.zaKei Cottage Bed & Breakfast 073 188 9543 keicottage@telkomsa.netKelbrick’s Bed & Breakfast 045 838 1049 082 305 9432/083 449 0266 cofi@eci.co.zaKhol Newman B&B 045 857 0046 082 442 3230 kvsign@yahoo.co.ukLavender Lane 082 455 1197 lavenderlaneqtn@gmail.comLinga Longa Bed & Breakfast 045 857 0109 073 144 8116 monja@lodgelingalonga.co.zaLongview Lodge 045 839 4939 083 521 8651 longviewlodgetj@gmail.comMaidenhead Country Lodge 079 462 9934 vivien@maidenlodge.com

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Maweni Lodge 045 839 3010 083 269 0387 Kimwigmore@isat.co.zaMcDonald’s Guest House 045 857 0097 qute@awe.co.zaMeerlin Guesthouse 045 838 3125 0827 708 287 meerlin@telkomsa.netMentor Bed & Breakfast 045 838 5550 0728 318 726 info@mentorguesthouse.co.zaMountain View Guesthouse 045 839 7225 074 672 3516/082 438 3089 mercymountainviewbbqtn@gmail.comNola’s Bed & Breakfast 045 838 2391 082 806 2076/079 276 0175 nolasbb@telkomsa.netNoma-Africa Bed & Breakfast 076 236 2462Novel Lodge Bed & Breakfast 045 838 1104 072 969 6482 novel.lodge@gmail.comPeacock Place 074 890 0529 peacock.place@yahoo.comPeter B Self Catering 045 838 5364 083 701 7747 peterbgh@telkomsa.netPhone Today Sleep Tonight Lodge 045 838 5266 073 958 3226 sindy@phonetodaysleeptonight.co.zaPositano Guesthouse 045 839 4956 082 922 0802 pos@isat.co.zaQueens Casino Hotel 045 807 9777 083 413 0840 heinrich.duplessis@tsogosun.comRenaissance Guest Farm 045 838 3888 073 418 1971 moodleyvasu@gmail.comRoche House Guesthouse 045 839 5912 083 457 7776 rochehouse@telkomsa.netRoydon Private Nature Reserve, Lodge & Conference Centre

045 838 3338 073 128 1893 reservations@roydon.co.za

Sabaoth Bed and Breakfast 045 838 9725 072 465 7871 sabaothbnb1@gmail.comSandringham B&B 045 839 2872 084 547 0184 leonwod@gmail.comShandraan’s Guesthouse 045 838 1125 083 357 3388 jwaqa@awe.co.zaSibala Bed & Breakfast 045 838 3819 073 380 7927 stonehousegh@yahoo.comSidwell Bed & Breakfast 045 839 6844 072 458 5062 sidwell.noni@gmail.comSophitsho Guesthouse 045 838 4213 072 598 0263/076 437 4001 beautynomhle@yahoo.comSterling Hotel 045 838 1243 071 410 9920 verowicks@gmail.comStone House 045 838 3819 073 380 7 927 stonehousegh@yahoo.comSuntsani Escape 072 249 0408/082 785 9080 roddy.sutton@suntsani.co.zaSutton Safaris/Imvani Game Lodge 458 383 068 822 564 726 gary@suttonsafaris.co.zaThe Burrough Guest Lodge 458 384 624 824 909 367 burrough@isat.co.zaThe Gallery 045 838 3344 071 356 2018 info@thegallery.co.zaThe Studio 458 396 226 722 840 400 karelhome@dewaalbaxter.co.zaThe Woods 458 381 577 834 468 867 keith@mxprint.co.zaTranquil House Bed & Breakfast 045 838 5651 082 326 1425 tranquilhouse@vodamail.co.zaTree House Guest House 083 336 3024Victoria Manor 045 838 4249 076 289 4968 bookings@victoriamanor.co.zaWildschutsberg Game Reserve/Huntershill Safari’s 045 966 9789/045 966 9090 083 444 6508 info@huntershillsafaris.co.za

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Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressAmbience 082 674 7410 andremln@yahoo.comDancing Gheko Lodge 045 966 0169 082 443 4858Horseshoe Inn 045 966 0402JC Accomodation 061 307 8481The Stagger Inn/Carnarvon Estates 045 966 0408/045 966 9612 084 615 8667 carnarvonestate@nerpo.org.za

Tarkastad Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressBlanco Guest farm 045 846 9163 info@blanco.co.zaBraeside Country Cottage 045 848 0022 082 789 9165/083 292 8169 braeside@smokesignal.co.zaCommando Drift 043 701 9600/048 881 3925 079 496 7891 reservations@ecparks.co.zaGlen Etive Cottage 045 848 0107 glenetive@smokesignal.co.zaKnowsley Country Cottages 045 848 0000 082 857 9699 knowsley.levey@gmail.comLesley S Bed & Breakfast 045 846 0481 082 890 5006 lesley@awe.co.zaRedcliffe Guest Farm 04 5848 0152 082 432 8806 redcliffe@bosberg.co.zaRoyal Hotel 045 846 0058 073 717 4306Scott of Africa/Swallow Krantz 045 848 0104/045 848 0117 info@scottofafrica.co.zaSwartkei Safaris 040 845 1100/087 802 0702 083 447 1534/082 652 5320 info@swartkeisafaris.com

Tsomo Found on the following routes:

Establishment Phone Number Cell Number Email AddressFokazi Bed & Breakfast 082 518 1537 /072 171 9612Tsomo Bed & Breakfast 072 171 9612

We hope you

enjoy your stay.

We invite you to come explore

the land of diversity.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONChris Hani Area Regional Tourism OrganisationCall: 045 839 2265Email: info@easterncapemidlands.co.zaWeb: Visit www.easterncapemidlands.co.za

Chris Hani District Tourism UnitCall: 045 807 4800Email: dngqesha@chrishanidm.gov.za

Another proud initiative by Chris Hani District Municipality

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