Visiting our backyards
Friday, 17th October 2025
Located just off the N2 between Gqeberha and Makhanda, Seven Fountains Farm is a peaceful retreat, perfect for anyone wanting to take a break from the noise and pace of town. It’s only a 20-minute drive, yet it feels like stepping into a different world.
Makana Tourism, with myself, Grocott’s Mail reporter Maleruo Leponesa, are currently on a mission to uncover hidden gems in Makana, sparking interest both locally and across South Africa. And that’s what took me to Seven Fountains Farm, a place I had heard about but never experienced until recently.
It’s homely. It’s calm. It feels like visiting family in the countryside, where nature sets the pace and simplicity is part of the charm.
If you’re lucky, you might even spot some wild animals nearby — but even without that, the birdlife, open skies, and natural silence are more than enough.
What stood out to me most was the farm’s embrace of local Xhosa culture. There is an imbumba, a traditional circular gathering space where guests can sit around a fire in the evening, sheltered from wind and weather. It’s the kind of setting that invites storytelling, reflection, and genuine connection.
Places like Seven Fountains Farm are well-known to international visitors. Yet so many of us, living just minutes away, have never been. That needs to change. To visit the farm and have the same experience I did, call them at 076 175 1589.
When tourism grows, so does the local economy. Jobs are created. Small businesses benefit. Skills are developed. As a community, we have a role to play in fostering a culture of tourism, not just by working within it, but by actively participating in it.
SourceZ: Grocott's Mail
