Molo Makana / Welcome to Makana

The City of Makhanda together with the nearby towns of Alicedale and Riebeek East and the quaint villages of Fort Brown, Salem, Seven Fountains and Sidbury make up the Makana Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

This region also forms part of the popular Frontier Country route - so named because it was literally the 19th century frontier between the British Cape Colony and the Xhosa territories.  It was the scene of first contact, cultural clashes, confusion and, inevitably, conflict.  Much of what happened here set the tone for South Africa's turbulent multi-cultural history.

Fast gaining in popularity, our small part of the world offers visitors easy access to the unspoilt beaches of the Sunshine Coast and premier game reserves in a malaria -and bilharzia-free environment. View the Big 5, enjoy our spectacularly rugged scenery, immerse yourself in our rich history and enjoy our warm hospitality!

The Makana Tourism Areas (Grahamstown) and Frontier Country include Alicedale, Fort Brown, Riebeek EastSalemSeven Fountains, & Sidbury.

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Empowering Local Households Through the...The homestay business in Makhanda isn’t just about...Monday, 31st March 2025
Linda Mtse and Faith Mtyinda-Ngandi:...At the 2024 EC Homestay Awards, Linda Mtse and Faith...Sunday, 30th March 2025
Makhanda Unleashed: Sparking Innovation...Local entrepreneurs in the townships and surrounding areas...Friday, 28th March 2025
From Beads to Business: How Lwazi's Craft is...On the bustling streets of Makhanda, amidst the hustle and...Friday, 28th March 2025
MAKANA TOURISM HOSTS TRAINING SESSION TO...The Makana Homestay Project started its training on Monday,...Friday, 28th March 2025
Makhanda Rebooted: Young Innovators Fueling...The importance of collaboration among service providers is...Friday, 28th March 2025
Tumelo Tladi: The Fine Art of HospitalityWhat separates a good homestay from a great one? According...Wednesday, 19th March 2025
From Township Streets to City Beats:...From the heart of Makhanda’s townships, a new wave of...Tuesday, 18th March 2025

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