Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
The Greens - 2 Bedroom Unit - Available 01 December 2021 Stunning 2 bedroom unit furnished available to rent. The Greens is situated close to
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
The Greens - 2 Bedroom Unit - Available 01 December 2021 Stunning 2 bedroom unit available to rent. The Greens is situated close to Pick
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
The Greens - 3 Bedroom Unit - Available 01 December 2021 Stunning 3 bedroom unit available to rent. The Greens is situated close to Pick
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. Centrally located 2 bedroom unit available to rent. This unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and
West Hill, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Lindisfarne - St Aidens Avenue - Available 01 December 2021 Lovely two bedroom two bathroom unit available to rent. Unit comes with a fridge, stove,
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Doves on Huntly - Huntly Street - Available 01 December 2021. Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit available to rent. This unit is in a
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Allen Place - Available 01 December 2021. Lovely two bedroom one bathroom unit available. Unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Oatlands, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Florence Street - Garden Cottage - Available 01 January 2022. In a very quiet and safe and secure area not so far from town is
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Somerset Corner - Available 01 December 2021. Centrally located 2 bedroom unit available to rent. This unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
...the centre of Grahamstown compromises of Open plan kitchen and living area, included is washing machine, dryer, 3 x plate gas stove and x 1 electric plate and freezer. The...
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Allen Place - Available 01 December 2021. Lovely two bedroom one bathroom unit available. Unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Lindisfarne - Available 01 December 2021 Lovely 2 bedroom unit with en suit bathrooms. Unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Doves on Huntly - Huntly Street - Available 01 December 2021. Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit available to rent. This unit is in a
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Kingswood Mews - Available 01 December 2021 Lovely 2 bedroom unit with en suite bathrooms. BIC in both rooms. Unit comes with a built in
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Gray Rose - Rose Street - Available 01 January 2022. 2 Bedroom 1 bathroom flat with lounge and kitchen. Pre-paid electricity and water is included.
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
...the centre of Grahamstown compromises of Open plan kitchen and living area, included is washing machine, dryer, 3 x plate gas stove and x 1 electric plate and freezer. The...
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
The Greens - Available 01 December 2021 The Greens - 2 Bedroom Unit - Available 01 December 2021 Stunning 2 bedroom unit available to
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
The Greens - Available 01 December 2021 The Greens - 2 Bedroom Unit - Available 01 December 2021 Stunning 2 bedroom unit available to rent.
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. Centrally located 2 bedroom unit available to rent. This unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and
West Hill, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Lindisfarne - St Aidens Avenue - Available 01 December 2021 Lovely two bedroom two bathroom unit available to rent. Unit comes with a fridge, stove,
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. Centrally located 2 bedroom unit available to rent. This unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and
Kingswood, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Kingswood Mews - Available 01 December 2021 Lovely 2 bedroom unit with en suite bathrooms. BIC in both rooms. Unit comes with a built in
Sunnyside, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
2 Gowie Court- Sunny Side 01 December 2021. This lovely cosy 2 bedroom flat which is fully furnished is perfect accommodation for student/master students or
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. Centrally located 2 bedroom unit available to rent. This unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Thompson Street - Available 01 December 2021. Centrally situated bachelor flat available to rent. A stone through from the arch. The unit is fully furnished.
Located around 110 km northeast of Port Elizabeth and 130 km southwest of East London, Grahamstown is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. As far as Makana Local Municipality is concerned, Grahamstown is the biggest town in the area. It is also the seat of municipal council. It has Rhodes University located here. It has also got the Estern Cape Division of the High Court.
Located around 110 km northeast of Port Elizabeth and 130 km southwest of East London, Grahamstown is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. As far as Makana Local Municipality is concerned, Grahamstown is the biggest town in the area. It is also the seat of municipal council. It has Rhodes University located here. It has also got the Estern Cape Division of the High Court.
It dates back to the 19th century. Grahamstown came into being in 1812. It was Lieutenant-Colonel John Graham established it as a military outpost. It was done as a measure to secure the eastern frontier of British influence the Cape Colony against the Xhosa. In 1833, there were two or three English merchants who had some money. At that time, the population was limited to 6000 people. In a few decades, it rapidly developed. It served as a financial and cultural hub of Albany. In 1872, the work on the railway line linking Grahamstown to Port Alfred on the coast started. Grahamstown was also the place where the first diamond find was tested by Henry Carter Galpin.
In the 20th century, the first event that made an impact on Grahamstown was the establishment of Rhodes University College in 1904. By 1951, it turned into a full-fledged university. At present, it is a renowned institution providing education to more than 6000 undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Currently, Grahamstown has many landmarks worth visiting. South African National Library for the Blind, the National English Literary Museum, the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, the International Library of African Music, the Albany Museum are reputed institutes and places of historical significance.
Born in England in 1820, Galphin was an architect, surveyor, civil engineer, chronometer, clock and watchmaker. He was also interested in optics and astronomy. His observatory has been turned into The Observatory Museum.
Grahamstown carries a festival spirit. National Arts Festival is held every June or July. It lasts for 10 days and includes a portion of Jazz as well. In a town that has a population of around 40000, the crowd that comes in during the festival brings an additional population of more than 50000 people. The festival has been held since 1974. It is the largest arts festival in South Africa. SciFest Africa is attended by around 50000 people.
Some of the famous figure who hail from Grahamstown are
William Guybon Atherstone – medical doctor, naturalist, geologist, and member of the Cape Parliament.
H. K. Ayliff – British theatre director
John 'Jack' Biddulph Dold – Union rugby player and international cricketer
Elize du Toit – British actress
Kingsley Ogilvie Fairbridge – Founder of Fairbridge Schools
Ernest Edward Galpin – Botanist and banker
Botanical Gardens, Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, Temba Game Reserve are places for nature lovers.
Temba Game Reserve, Haricot's Deli & Bistro, Rat & Parrot are popular food joints.
Victoria Girls High School, Kingswood College, St Andrew's Preparatory School, Diocesan School for Girls are some of the leading educational institutes in the area.
With the historic institutions and arts festival, it's a tourist's delight to visit Grahamstown. Read More
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Grahamstown Accommodation
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