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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Waterloo Farm Fossil Discovery Places...Waterloo Farm Fossil Discovery Places Makhanda on the...Friday, 4th October 2024
Public Lecture Highlights: "Celebrating...At the Albany Museum, Councillor Mphumzi Rumsell Xonxa, a...Monday, 30th September 2024
Linda Mtse and Faith Mtyinda-Ngandi:...Linda Mtse and Faith Mtyinda-Ngandi were among the proud...Friday, 27th September 2024
Sizwe Mda Unveils New Book on the...Sizwe Mda with his new book: The Two Horns, hopes to not...Friday, 27th September 2024
Makhanda’s Embo Jewels Models and...Embo Jewels Models and Beauty Pageants Academy, a beacon of...Friday, 27th September 2024
Masichub'isikhwebu by Mphumzi Rumsel Xonxa...BOOK REVIEW Masichub'isikhwebu by Mphumzi Rumsel Xonxa is...Thursday, 22nd August 2024
New Exhibition at Observatory MuseumThe Observatory Museum has a new exhibit that honours the...Friday, 26th July 2024
Township and Rural Tourism under the...Minister of Tourism Patricia De Lille recently visited...Monday, 13th May 2024

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