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BUFFALO CITY
EAST LONDON • MDANTSANE • KING WILLIAM’S TOWN • BHISHO
EDITION 2
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NAHOON BEACH - ROCK POOLS
BUFFALO CITY – THE EASTERN CAPE’S
WARM HEART
Touch down in balmy Buffalo
City and you’ll immediately be
struck by our warm and friendly
welcome, by the wealth of our
diversity and by the unique
richness of our spectacular
natural landscapes.
With all the creature comforts of a modern Located in a province of unparalleled historical
metropole coupled with uncrowded, sun-baked significance as the frontier of conflict between
beaches and a wide range of leisure pursuits, colonial expansion and indigenous resistance,
Buffalo City is a destination that offers a multitude the region claims with justified pride the badge of
of attractions for visitors of all ages. home to South Africa’s centuries-long struggle for
freedom, equality and human dignity.
As the geographical hub of the Eastern Cape,
Buffalo City is the gateway to the laid-back At the heart of the Adventure Province, Buffalo
Sunshine Coast to the west and the awe-inspiring City offers you the best of all worlds.
and rugged beauty of the Wild Coast to the east,
as well as a hinterland blessed with iconic
mountain retreats and hidden gems of nature.
EDITION 2
contents
• Some facts & figures
• We’ll get your pulse racing
ACTION & ADVENTURE
• A home-away-from-home
FAMILY & LEISURE
• Getting out & about
COUNTRY & NATURE
• Letting your hair down
URBAN FACILLITIES & NIGHT-LIFE
• Extending your horizons
OUR CULTURE & HERITAGE
• Let’s do business
CONFERENCES & CONVENTIONS
• Getting around
TOURS & TRANSPORT SERVICES
• Eating out
RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, PUBS & FAST FOODS
• General information
MEDICAL, SAFETY & FINANCIAL SERVICES
03 • Annual events
HOT & HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
• The big picture
MAP OF BUFFALO CITY
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SOME
FACTS & FIGURES
The Buffalo City Municipality was Buffalo City covers an area of about 2,700 square
established in 2000 through the kilometres and is the sixth-largest local authority
in South Africa measured by population.
amalgamation of previous coastal
and inland transitional authorities. It The region has one of South Africa’s most diverse
consists of a number of settlements populations, closely reflecting the country’s
including the urban core of East demographics. While the home language of
London and its extended suburbs, the majority of residents is isiXhosa, there are
the second-largest township in South substantial minorities who speak either English
or Afrikaans.
Africa (Mdantsane), the historically-
significant King William’s Town as With over 300 days of sunshine annually, Buffalo
well as the provincial administrative City enjoys a moderate subtropical climate that
capital of Bhisho. A large number of favours an active outdoor lifestyle, allowing
rural villages also fall within its area residents and visitors to engage in a wide variety
of jurisdiction. of recreational pursuits throughout the year.
Buffalo City has 68km of pristine coastline that
includes 10 tidal estuaries, 14 excellent beaches,
a number of sites of great anthropological interest
as well as endless opportunities for leisure and
relaxation.
The developmental aspirations and successes
of Buffalo City were acknowledged by national
government when it was classified as a
metropolitan municipality in 2012.
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EDITION 2
WE’LL GET YOUR
PULSE RACING
Action & Adventure
Whether you’re an outright
adrenaline junkie who likes to
push your personal boundaries
or a sports fanatic whose pulse
quickens to the thrilling spectacle
of top-class competition, Buffalo
City will inspire you and provide
fresh challenges to awake your
inner adventurer.
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If you’re into braving the deep blue sea for a
day of serious game fishing, the warm waters
of the Eastern Cape coast provides one of the
most productive angling-grounds in the world;
or head for one of the local reefs and drop a
line for one of many delicious local edibles –
and if you choose to catch and release, that
big one may well be around for your next visit
as well.
For those who prefer to keep their feet on dry
land, opportunities abound within 90 minutes’
drive of the city for hunting a variety of Sporting enthusiasts keen for a taste of world-
sustainably-managed trophy species including class action will find that Buffalo City has an
Cape Buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, springbok abundance of attractions.
and a variety of other antelope.
A water-sports destination second to none,
If you have a head for heights, the region offers East London boasts one of South Africa’s best
spectacular opportunities for both rock-climbing aquatic facilities in the ever-popular Joan
and abseiling, with the famous cliffs of Morgan’s Harrison Swimming Complex, regularly playing
Bay providing an unforgettable rush for both host to a variety of national competitions in all
beginners and experts alike, while for those who age-groups, from juniors to veterans.
want to take to the skies for a bird’s-eye view,
both the coastline and interior provide suitable From cheering on the international stars of golf’s
thermal conditions and unique natural scenery majors in the Africa Open, to rubbing shoulders
for both paragliding and microlighting. with the cricket greats who launched their
careers from the turf of local clubs…
You could even take a helicopter-flip further
along the coast for the photo-opportunity of a From the intense rivalry of the world’s ultra-
lifetime. triathletes in the IronMan 70.3, to the iconic
07 Surfers’ Challenge, ever-popular with the young
With East London boasting some of the world’s and the not-so-young…
premier surfing locations such as Nahoon Reef,
conditions are also often ideal for wind-surfing, From the pulsating roar of motorsport on East
ocean-kayaking, and yachting, while official London’s historic Grand Prix Circuit, to the
launch-sites are easily accessible for power- annual Buffalo Regatta that draws rowers from
boating or jetskiing. across the nation…
Horse-riders can enjoy some of the finest Buffalo City offers a sporting adventure to
coastal routes in the country, with mounts being treasure for those who love to cheer or to
available for hire to suit all riders. challenge.
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ADVENTURE CONTACT DETAILS
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES Drives, Deep Sea Charters, Beach Hikes,
Jonginenge Eco-adventure: Adventure Canoeing, Corporate Team Building,
9 Inglenook Place, Nahoon Valley Park, E.L. Rubber Duck Wave Jumping, Quad Bike Hire &
Cell: 083 305 2500 Trails, River Boat Hire, Horse Riding & Trails.
Surf Lessons, Canoe Trails, Abseiling, Snorkeling Areena Riverside Resort & Caravan Park:
and Coastal Hikes. Kwelera, East London
De Kraal 4x4 Adventures: Tel: 043 734 3055; Mobile: 083 275 3590
E-mail: info@areenaresort.com
Cell: 083 773 7752 / 073 311 3453
Website: www.areenaresort.com
Eco Drives, 4x4, Quad & Bike trails, Paintball, Quad
Drifters Raceway Theme Park:
Flat Track, Picnic & Braai Facilities, Kiddies Parties.
3 Mayfair Avenue, Cambridge, East London
Cintsa Horses: New Hampshire Farm, Jikeleza Route. Tel: 043 727 5060,
Tel: 043 738 5141 / 083 459 6646 E-mail: info@driftersraceway.co.za
Wild Coast Horseback Adventure: Sunray Farm,
Kei Mouth Rd. Tel: 043 831 1087 / SWIMMING
082 567 0972. Beach Trail, Horseback Safari’s, Joan Harrison Aquatics Complex:
Riding Holidays, etc. Selborne, East London. Tel: 043 726 7066
Hunting: Contact The Eastern Cape Parks Board. King William’s Town Public Pool:
Tel: 043 742 4450. Hunting opportunities at Market Street. Tel: 043 604 8397
various Game Parks in the Eastern Cape. Ruth Belonsky in Parkside:
Microlighting Club: East London. Tel: 043 705 2351
Tel: 082 857 9405 (Clinton Philip)
Mountain Biking: Join the Amatola Mountain
Bike Club by contacting Marlene 071 140 5549
or visit the website www.ecmtb.co.za
Scuba Diving, Snorkelling & Spear Fishing:
083 282 9138 (Allan Grimmer)
Abseiling: On the Wild Coast Jikeleza Route at
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
Tel: 043 734 3234 or Areena Riverside Resort
Tel: 043 734 3055
Skydiving: Contact the Skydiving Club
in Grahamstown: Tel: 046 636 2486
Surfing: Popular spots are Nahoon Reef,
Queensbury Bay and Yellowsands (on the Wild
Coast Jikeleza route) and Gonubie Point.
Adventure World: Sunny Grave Farm, Kidds
Beach, E.L Cell: 083 301 6892. Paintball,
Canoe Trails, Abseiling, Rock Jumping, Game
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ADVENTURE CONTACT DETAILS - continued
WATER SPORTS Deep Sea Fishing charters: contact Tom
Where there are facilities to enjoy boating, Swartz on 082 809 2412 or at Manta Marine
yachting and windsurfing: at the Hemingways Shopping Mall for scuba
Orient Beach Complex: EL Beachfront. dive instruction, charters, equipment and fishing
Tel: 043 705 2538. Pay beach and kiddies charters. Also, Wayne Sparg at the EL Ski Boat
pools and water sport Mecca. Stroll along the Club on Tel: 073 155 7999.
Orient Pier and Water Tube.
Bridle Drift Dam: 25 km from the City on the
Mount Coke Road
Nahoon Dam: off the N2 to KWT
Wriggleswade Dam: off the N6 between East
London and Stutterheim
Rooikrantz Dam: through King William’s Town
on the way to Stutterheim, at the base of the
Amatola Mountains!
Edgewater B&B and Boat Cruises: 171 Old
Transkei Rd, Edgewater Estate, Nahoon Valley, EL.
Mobile: 082 783 7115 / 076 638 3725.
Fax: 086 627 0868, Email: goedie@global.co.za
FISHING
Please remember that the natural marine
living resources of SA, as well as the marine
environment, are national assets and the
heritage of our people, therefore we urge you
09 to obtain the various licences, obtainable from
any Post Office along with licenses for all other
marine collecting activities.
FISHING ACCESSORIES
Bilimoria Fishing Tackle:
Beacon Bay, E.L
Tel: 043 748 6755
Target Line:
Vincent, EL, Tel: 043 726 4496 or
Beacon Bay, EL Tel: 043 748 6060.
EDITION 2HIKES, WALKS AND TRAILS
For further Information on hiking in the Buffalo
City region, contact the Border Outdoor
Adventure Association (hiking club) via their
website www.boaa.co.za or contact Mervyn
Gatcke on Tel 043 722 9388
The Strandloper Hiking Trail: 55km - A hike
not to be missed. From Kei Mouth to Gonubie.
For reservations, transfers and details contact
The Strandloper Eco Tourism Board
Tel 043 841 1046/ 083 285 4773
Wild Coast Hotel Meander: 5 day / 5 night
56km trail from Kob Inn to Morgans Bay,
Wild Coast. Accommodation and meals at
local hotels. Bookings through the Wild Coast
Holiday Reservations Tel: 043 743 6181
Wild Coast Amble: 4 or 5 Night Trail: 54 km
from Kei Mouth to Gonubie. Book with Wild
Coast Holiday Reservations,
Tel: 043 743 6181
Amatola Hiking Trails: Several 2 day /
1 night trails (ideal for weekends) and a 5
night / 6 day “toughey”. The most stunning
views of the Amatola Mountains, with endless
waterfalls. Contact Daki Ngxangane,
Tel: 043 642 2571
Kologha Forests in Stutterheim: 7km on
the Kologha Forest Road the main attraction
is its natural beauty with an abundance of
surrounding forests, rivers and waterfalls.
Contact Tory Wernberg, Tel: 043 683 1521
The Dassie Trail: Beacon Bay, EL: off
Beaconhurst Drive, into Bluewaters Drive.
A short trail. Opening times, closed on
weekends, Contact Reo on 083 232 5055.
The Potter’s Pass Nature Reserve: West
Bank, EL. Drive along Marine Drive to just
beyond the Hood Point Lighthouse and wander
up the rocky outcrops to the grassland west of
the golf course.
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The Gonubie Nature Reserve:
7th Street, Gonubie, EL.
Tel: 043 705 9777
The Reserve is open to the public on Mon /
Wed and Thurs: 07h00 - 17h00. More than
130 birds have been recorded in the reserve.
Whilst you are in Gonubie also enjoy a scenic
walk along the Gonubie Boardwalk.
Umtiza Nature Reserve: Past EL Airport.
3 Trails, all starting at the Reserve office.
Umtiza Nature Reserve: Tel: 043 736 9909.
Umthendwe Nature Reserve:
Tel: 072 225 7113 (Mr Algy Kietzmann)
Cove Rock: (+ /-17 Km from East London):
Off the R72 Road. (Visitors are advised to
park their cars at Lagoon Valley Resort and
then walk to Cove Rock.)
Please note that it is recommended that
hikes / walks are undertaken in groups and
never alone!
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EDITION 2A HOME-AWAY-
FROM-HOME
Family & Leisure
If it’s unbeatable value-for-
money holidays you’re looking
for, Buffalo City has a wealth
of options to suit all tastes and
pockets.
EDITION 2Whether you’re a young or older family or just
a couple needing a break from the hustle and
bustle of big-city life, you’ll always be refreshed
by our laid-back, down-to-earth and home-away-
from-home atmosphere.
For sun, sea and sand, you’ll be spoilt for
endless choice:
Whether you take the time to brush up on your
sand-castling skills and re-connect with the kids…
Take the plunge and get your hair wet in the
Orient Beach Pool Complex or the salty surf of
the Indian Ocean…
Boogie-board or body-surf the warm breakers
for hours on end…
Strike out on a spiritually-rejuvenating paddle up
one of our beautiful local estuaries…
Or simply grab an easy-chair and work on your
tan on one of our uncrowded beaches, where
miles of white sand await you…
For those of all ages inclined to wet a line in
And if you’ve had enough of sand between your
search of one for the pan, Buffalo City will not
toes, the whole family can enjoy an enthralling
disappoint:
morning at the Queen’s Park Zoo, where the
kids can feed the friendly resident giraffe by For the salt-water enthusiast, rock, surf or
hand or take a ride on the famous old Smartie estuary angling opportunities abound…
15 Train, while Dad and Mom enjoy refreshments
at the tea garden. Or you can work on your fly-casting technique
in the Gubu or Maden Dam a mere hour’s drive
Watch the seals being fed at East London’s from the city, where rainbow trout of healthy
intimate aquarium… proportions lurk, ready to test the mettle of the
early riser.
Or take a whale-spotting stroll along the
Nahoon Boardwalk, where Southern Right, For a family vacation chock-a-block with
Humpback and even Killer Whales pass by priceless memories to savour through the year,
close to shore and spectacular views are on or a romantic getaway to remember, Buffalo City
offer to young and old alike. will never disappoint.
EDITION 2FAMILY & LEISURE CONTACT DETAILS
GAME VIEWING Orient Beach Complex: EL Beachfront.
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve: Tel: 043 705 2538. Pay beach: Fresh water
Wild Coast Jikeleza Route. Game drives, pools and watersport Mecca. Bring your surfski,
restaurant and conferencing, accommodation in Jet Ski or wave ski to surf the waves. Stroll
bush camps. along the Pier.
Tel: 043 734 3234 Burnside Touch Farm: C26 Thornpark, along
Mpongo Private Game Reserve: on the N6.
N6 Route, Tue - Fri 09h00 - 16h00. Children’s
Game drives, restaurant and conferencing,
accommodation in the Lodge. Party Venue & Tea Garden.
Tel: 043 742 9000 Tel: Melody 082 4782949
Matola Private Game Reserve: Strawberry Fields Playground: Cnr
(Near Komgha - 80km from East London). Self- Sherwood Avenue & Junction Road, Beacon Bay,
catering accommodation, game drives. EL. Tel: 082 773 0884. lindee@border.co.za
Tel: 043 831 2054 / Cell: 083 275 3692 Hemingways Entertainment Centre:
Areena Riverside Resort Game Park: Kids Play Centre, EL. Tel: 043 721 3189
Wild Coast Jikeleza Route. Quad bike through Paddle in the rock-pools along the Buffalo
the game farm, accommodation, restaurant, City coastline Waterworld & Fun Park (open in
other forms of entertainment. Tel: 043 734 Summer months only). Contact Ben on
3055. Or contact the Eastern Cape Parks Board
Tel: 078 059 5534
for other game viewing experiences on
Tel: 043 742 4450
ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Queens Park Zoo & Gardens: Beaconsfield
Road, E.L Tel: 043 722 1171 /083 530 1253.
Open daily 09h00 -17h00. Smartie Train and
boat rides (at limited times). Experience night
walks when offered. alison@el-zoo.co.za
1st Aquarium in SA: Esplanade, Beachfront
Tel: 043 705 2637. Open 09h00 to 17h00;
entrance fee. Daily Seal Shows (10 mins) daily
at 11h30 & 15h30. Fish feeding times 10h30 &
15h00. Walk on the Whale Deck.
siemi@elaquarium.co.za
The Lion Park: 6km’s on the N6 from EL to
Stutterheim. Open Tuesday - Sunday 09h00 -
17hOO. Lion feeding Sundays at 12h30.
Tel: 043 730 7161
EDITION 2Thornvalley Python Park: On the N6 from HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITIES
East London to Stutterheim. Tel: 079 491 6486 Zamz Beauty & Skin Care Clinic:
Weds - Sun: 10h00 - 16h00 38 Alexandra Rd, King William’s Town
Jungle Rumble: Police Grounds opposite Cell: 072 104 9553
Hemmingways Mall, EL. Tel: 043 735 3722/3 Tel: 043 642 5745 Fax: 086 658 5611.
Cell: 072 337 4848 Email: zamzhealth@gmail.com
Jonginenge Eco Adventures: Beach Rd, Windsor Cabanas & Courtyard, Quigney
Nahoon Mouth, EL. Tel: 083 305 2500 Tel: 0437432225 Cell: 0800422433,
Mpongo Touch Farm & Self Driving: St. E-mail: reservations@katleisure.co.za
Lukes Rd off the N6, Macleantown District, Website: www.katleisure.co.za
Mon - Sun: 07h30 - 17h30
Helen O’ Grady Children’s Drama Academy:
Beacon Bay, Leadwood Place,
Tel: 082 318 9255
Amalinda Nursery: 17 Etheridge Rd,
Amalinda, EL. Mon - Sun: 08h00 - 17h00
Tel: 043 741 1276.
Punty’s Party Venue & Holiday Camp:
Lower Princess Alice Drive, Nahoon Mouth, EL.
Tel: 083 275 6701
Bounce & Play: Shop 6c Beacon Bay Crossing
Centre, Bonza Bay Road, EL. Tel: 043 7481762
FAMILY OUTINGS
Wild Coast Jikeleza: Take a drive to the
areas latest tourism route. On the East Coast
Resorts Road.
Kidd’s Beach: Visit this developing coastal
resort and the surrounding areas. Be sure to
stop off at the Village Art, Breezy Ridge Rd, to
view the art made by local people.
17 Hemingways Casino & Entertainment
Centre: Tel: 043 721 3189 Movies, gambling,
arcade games, skatepark, eateries, etc. and
Hemingways Shopping Mall.
Boat Rides: (from Latimers Landing on the
Buffalo River) Ballyhoo Catamaran:
Tel: 082 804 1660
Southern Cross River Cruises:
Tel: 043 722 0272
Adrenalin Extreme Rubberduck Rides:
Tel: 043 722 0272
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EDITION 2GETTING
OUT & ABOUT
Country & Nature
With a hinterland rich in
landscapes of exceptional
natural beauty, there’s no
shortage of overnight or day-
trips to captivate the Buffalo
City visitor.
EDITION 2A short drive from the city, you can get up close
and personal with the majestic Big Five at an
affordable private game reserve…
…or head out to sea to witness first-hand
“the greatest shoal on earth”, and the predator
feeding-frenzy that accompanies the famous
sardine run.
Birders will find much to fascinate in the multiple
biomes of the region, with an abundance of
species to be found in forest, grassland, riverine
and coastal areas. Thrill to the sound of the Fish
Eagle in the Gonubie River valley, the rare Black
Oystercatcher that breeds along our coastline
or the highly endangered Cape Parrot flying most spectacular coastal scenery in South
overhead the stunning indigenous forests of the Africa. Hikers can choose to sleep overnight in
Amathole mountains. rustic but comfortable huts or the more luxurious
family hotels that dot the route.
Less than an hour by good tar road, the
famous pont will ferry you across the Kei A multitude of scenic day-walks or shorter
River to indulge in an extravagant Wild Coast rambles in both our coastal and inland areas
Saturday seafood buffet, while a bit off the as well as the hinterland cater for all ages
beaten track, you can marvel at the breath- and levels of fitness, with the Hogsback area
taking cliffs of Morgan’s Bay and the pristine providing an especially memorable variety of
beauty of Double Mouth, rated one of South scenery throughout the four seasons.
Africa’s ten most beautiful camping getaways.
If you’re looking for a chance to lower your
If trails are your thing, a number of backpacking handicap, you’ll always be welcome to visit
and “slackpacking” options are on offer, the unique East London Golf Club, home of the
depending on your personal choice and degree Africa Open, or the equally scenic West Bank
of fitness and experience. Club, where antelope roam the fairways and a
21 While the well-known Amathole Trail runs for
pod of dolphins is likely to be spotted from the
club-house.
more than 110km through mountainous terrain
and indigenous forests and extends from Further afield, you could take a scenic drive and
the Maden Dam (near King William’s Town) enjoy something different at the magnificent
to Hogsback, shorter stretches can be hiked Gary Player course at the Fish River Sun, or
depending on the time available. rub shoulders with the friendly locals at the
Stutterheim Country Club, savouring the clean
The Strandloper Trail follows the coast from Kei mountain air with the Kologha forests just a chip
Mouth to East London, traversing some of the and a putt away as a backdrop.
EDITION 2COUNTRY & NATURE
GAME VIEWING
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve:
on the Wild Coast Jikeleza. Game drives,
restaurant and conferencing, accommodation
in bush camps. Tel: 043 734 3234
Mpongo Private Game Reserve: on the N6:
Game drives, restaurant and conferencing,
accommodation in the Lodge.
Tel: 043 742 9000
Matola Private Game Reserve: (Near
Komgha - 80km from East London). Self-
catering accommodation, game drives.
Tel: 043 831 2054 Cell: 083 275 3692
Areena Riverside Resort Game Park: on
the Wild Coast Jikeleza. Quad bike through the
game farm, accommodation, restaurant, other
forms of entertainment. Tel: 043 734 3055 or
contact the Eastern Cape Parks Board for
other game viewing experiences on
Tel: 043 742 4450
OUTDOORS
Wild Coast Jikeleza: Take a drive to the areas
latest tourism route on the East Coast Resorts
Road.
Kidd’s Beach: Visit this developing coastal
resort and the surrounding areas. Be sure to
stop off at the Village Art, Breezy Ridge Rd, to
view the art made by local people.
Pirie Forests: Maden Dam, outside King
William’s Town (off the R365). Take a walk in the
mountains. Tel: 043 642 2571
Hogsback: Visit this quaint town off the R63
from King William’s Town. Walk to the waterfalls.
Hogsback Publicity and Chamber
Tel: 045 962 1118
Old Thomas River Historical Village:
Tel: 045 843 1504 situated between
Stutterheim and Cathcart.
EDITION 2East London Zoo: Beaconsfield Road, E.L Tel:
043 722 1171 / 083 530 1253. Open daily
09h00 -17h00. Smartie Train and boat rides’
(at limited times). Experience night walks when
offered. bcm@elzoo.gov.za
1st Aquarium in SA: Esplanade.
Tel: 043 705 2637. Open 09h00 to 17h00.
Entrance fee. Daily Seal Shows (10 mins) daily
at 11h30 & 15h30. Fish feeding times 10h30 &
15h00. Walk on the Whale Deck.
siemi@elaquarium.co.za
The Lion Park: 6km’s on the N6 from EL to
Stutterheim. Open Tuesday - Sunday 09h00
-17h00. Lion feeding Sundays at 12h30.
Tel: 043 730 7161
Orient Beach Complex: EL Beachfront
Tel: 043 705 2538. Pay beach: Fresh water
pools and watersport Mecca. Bring your surfski,
Jet Ski or wave ski to surf the waves. Stroll
along the Pier.
HIKES, WALKS AND TRAILS
For further Information on hiking in the Buffalo
City region, contact the Border Outdoor
Adventure Association (hiking club) via their
website www.boaa.co.za or contact Mervyn
Gatcke on Tel 043 722 9388
The Strandloper Hiking Trail: 55km - A hike
not to be missed. From Kei Mouth to Gonubie.
For reservations, transfers and details contact
23 The Strandloper Eco Tourism Board on
Tel 043 841 1046 / 083 285 4773
Wild Coast Hotel Meander: 5 day / 5 night
56km trail from Kob Inn to Morgans Bay,
Wild Coast. Accommodation and meals at
local hotels. Bookings through the Wild Coast
Holiday Reservations Tel: 043 743 6181
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EDITION 2LETTING YOUR
HAIR DOWN
Urban facilities & Night-life
For the holiday-maker or
visitor looking to shop till you
drop, there is a wide variety of
options available.
EDITION 2The multi-storeyed Hemingways mega-mall (the For those who prefer the social buzz and bright
largest shopping mall in the Eastern Cape Province) lights and who still have the energy to let their
hosts a number of major chain stores as well as a hair down there’s the pulsating beat of the ever-
wide range of popular retailers of sporting goods, popular Numbers night-club, where you can
upmarket clothing and furniture, bookshops, music dance the night away to the vibe of nationally-
stores and numerous popular eateries, as well as acclaimed disc jockeys who know how to keep
a modern cinema complex. The mall is attached to you on the dance floor.
the Hemingways Hotel and Casino.
And if you love the thrill of a flutter or two
For a more intimate and easily-accessible shopping and the dream of winning the jackpot, you
experience, the Vincent Park Shopping Centre can try your luck on the roulette wheel or
boasts all of the necessities as well as a goodly blackjack tables of Hemingways casino, where
number of the luxuries of modern living, including recreational punters and high rollers mingle to
numerous mouth-watering eateries and a cinema the jingle of the slot machines coughing up a
complex. Secure parking is abundant and free for windfall or two for the lucky few. (Authorities
90 minutes. encourage responsible gambling).
The visitor to Mdantsane and King William’s Town Any way you choose, in Buffalo City you’re
will also not be disappointed, with modern multi- always a winner.
tenant malls in both destinations.
For that bit of luxury, pampering and self-
indulgence that all of us deserve once in a while,
enjoy a relaxing massage or beauty treatment at
one of the local health and wellness services…
…or, if you find yourself in need of a more vigorous
detox, a number of local gyms will welcome you
for a serious workout, with short-term membership
options available.
27 At the end of an action-packed day, the choice is
yours to unwind and enjoy the classy cuisine of an
upmarket restaurant, tuck into a hearty meal at a
family eatery, or grab something on the go while
the night is still young.
Theatre-lovers may want to catch a comedy or
musical performance at East London’s Guild
Theatre, which runs a busy annual calendar of
attractions – but be certain to book in good time,
with visiting shows regularly playing to full houses.
EDITION 2URBAN FACILITIES & NIGHT-LIFE
NIGHTLIFE - East London:
Black Bull Bar Lounge: 24 Pierce Street,
Berea. Tel: 043 726 0962
Numbers Dance Club: The Hub, Beacon Bay.
Tel: 043 748 4425
Rhythm Devine: Tel 073 464 5397
The Highlander: Blue Lagoon Hotel,
Beacon Bay. Tel: 043 7484821
Buccaneers: East London Beachfront.
Tel: 043 748 4821
Bernie’s Cigar Bar: Vincent & Cambridge.
Tel: 043 7263792
Eziko Ekhaya: Tel: 043 742 2121
Bar Kulcha: Vincent. Tel: 043 726 0189
Braai at Ubuhlanti: Marina Glen, Quigney
The Deck: Gonubie, Tel: 043 740 4010
Chandlers Underground Cocktail Lounge
and Pub: Selborne, Tel: 043 743 1494
Raggies Sports & Action Bar: Beacon Bay
NIGHTLIFE - Mdantsane:
Man’s Tavern: NU 15 - for drinks & braai.
Tel: 082 673 6842 / 043 763 9831
Chizama Butchery: Highway - braai facilities
Tshisa Nyama: N.U. 6 Mdantsane.
Tel: 072 672 3844
Endaweni Lounge & Jazz Restaurant:
NU 6, Tel: 082 668 2498
Kwindla Sports Bar & Jazz Restaurant:
NU2, Tel: 078 193 1615
NIGHTLIFE - King William’s Town:
Man’s Indoor Buy & Braai: 19 Victoria St.
Tel: 043 642 2170
Silimela Entertainment Centre: Zwelitsha.
Tel: 071 206 0180
EDITION 2WATCH A MOVIE
Hemingways Casino:
Tel: 043 726 1505
THEATRE ENTERTAINMENT
Guild Theatre in Dawson Road, Selborne, EL:
Tel: 043 743 0704
The Arts Theatre in Paterson Street, Arcadia,
EL: Tel: 043 731 1202/ 072 562 9761
(George)
The Alexander Playhouse in Derwent Street,
Cambridge, EL: Tel 043 726 2044
The Orient Theatre: Esplanade, Quigney, EL
(especially for boxing) : Tel 043 722 4992
Mdantsane Indoor Sport Centre: (especially
for boxing): Contact Mr Mampulampula
Cell: 083 333 4711
Boeretroos Theatre: Gonubie,
Tel: 043 740 0421 / 072 225 7120
SHOPPING MALLS
Hemingways Mall: Tel: 043 721 3189
Vincent Park Shopping Centre:
Tel: 043 727 0990
Spargs Centre: Tel: 043 748 2435
Beacon Bay Retail Park: Tel: 043 748 4660
The Hub: Tel: 043 748 6660
The Crossing: Bonza Bay Road,
Beacon Bay, EL
MetLife Mall: Tel: 043 642 3631
29 Stone Towers Mall: Tel: 043 735 1464 or
082 414 2729
Mdantsane City Mall: Tel: 043 762 4110
Sutton Square: Tel: 043 642 4979
Kuyasa Shopping Mall Tel: 043 760 0746
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EDITION 2EXTENDING YOUR
HORIZONS
Our Culture & Heritage
For the richness of its heritage
and the wealth of its diversity,
Buffalo City can claim pride of
place as a destination like no
other. Its palaeoanthropology,
cultural, political, military
and natural history provide
fascinating insights into the
past for the interested visitor.
EDITION 2Unearthed in the 1960s at Nahoon Point, the
famous early-human “fossil” footprints (now
housed in the East London Museum) are widely
regarded as the oldest of their kind in the world,
providing compelling evidence of early human
habitation of southern Africa over 100,000
years ago.
Evidence of early hunter-gatherer groups of
modern humans who inhabited coastal and inland
areas of the region for thousands of years is to be
found in ancient rock art as well as the variety of
cultural artefacts preserved for posterity.
Later, settlement of the region by Nguni
pastoralists created a region with a rich and
varied indigenous landscape and a tribal
population that remained largely stable until the
advent of European colonisation.
With the pace of British colonial expansion The numerous monuments and memorials to
gaining momentum in the 1800s, indigenous those who sacrificed their lives in past conflicts –
populations fought numerous wars against land in East London, Duncan Village, Mdantsane, King
dispossession and displacement over a period of William’s Town, Ginsberg and Bhisho – invite the
almost 100 years. visitor to reflect on the meaning of our history and
its relevance to our common future.
Following the establishment of the Union of
South Africa in 1910, the region played a Recently erected on East London’s sea-front, a
critical role in leading indigenous resistance to monument of a different kind stands. Donated
disenfranchisement and minority domination, by the Italian people, the sculpture of “Multi-
with numerous icons of South Africa’s freedom cultural Man” is one of only seven world-wide,
33 struggle having been born and educated here. and the only one erected on the African continent.
Intended to symbolise the universal humanity
The Buffalo City region’s fractious past is reflected of all cultures, the monument gives hope that
both in its urban and rural landscapes, with strong Buffalo City and South Africa can look forward to
British influences evident in the architecture a future that holds the promise of a better life for
of historical buildings of both East London and all its people.
King William’s Town, while a number of smaller
settlements and farms bear names of German Buffalo City’s fascinating natural history is
origin. The remains of a series of numerous colonial also reflected in a host of attractions such as
forts and battlefield sites can also be visited, with the original specimen of the “living fossil”, the
professional tour guides available. coelacanth, housed in the East London Museum.
EDITION 2OUR CULTURE & HERITAGE
EAST LONDON Buffalo City Museum: Upper Oxford Street
Hood Point Lighthouse: (Entrance and Parkino off Dawson Road).
Tel: 043 700 3056 / 2859. Tel: 043 743 0686. Home of the Coelacanth.
Visiting days: Mon-Wed-Fri 10h00 - 12h00, Stunning shipwreck and paleantological
13h00 - 15h00. Travel to the West Bank - Dr sections. Open: Mon - Thu 09h30 - 16h30,
Zahn Road into Bank St and right into Hood St. Fri 09h30 - 16h00. Souvenir and coffee shops
The Hood Point Lighthouse was built in 1895. on premise.
Fort Glamorgan on the West Bank: Bank Gately House: Tel: 043 722 2141. 1 Park
St, Fort Glamorgan was established in 1848 Gates Road (entrance also through the Zoo).
/ 49 at the same time that the harbour was Home of East London’s first Mayor: virtually all
officially founded, to provide “quarters for that is displayed was acquired by the original
troops and to include a large commissariat”. owners. Closed on Mondays.
Permission to access the only remaining Lock Street Gaol Complex: Fleet St.
structure, the Powder Magazine, must be Formerly a prison built in the 1800’s and South
obtained before visiting. Contact: Africa’s first women’s gaol, which housed
Mr V. Hlatywayo Tel: 043 7311610 persons such as Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Historic buildings on the West Bank (ex-wife of Nelson Mandela) and Daisy de
Village: Post Office, First Magistrate’s Office, Melker, the women accused of poisoning two
St Peters Church - the oldest church in East husbands and a son with arsenic.
London, St Andrew’s Church Calgary Transport Museum: 13km from the
German Settlers Memorial: Esplanade - City on N6 to Stutterheim. Tel: 043 7307244.
Commemorates the 1858/9 arrivals of Collection of carts, wagons, buggies, a gypsy
more than 2000 Germans. caravan and governess cart.
Multi-cultural Man: Statue donated by the
Italian people, which symbolises the universal
humanity of all cultures. This statue has seven
doves that represent the seven continents of
the world; East London is the selected city to
host the statue of the Multi-Cultural Man for
the African continent.
City Hall- Oxford Street: Tel: 043 705 1068.
Mayor David Rees laid the foundation stone
in 1897. The design included the “Victoria
Tower”, added to commemorate Queen
Victoria’s 60 years on the throne. The marble
staircase was constructed from marble directly
imported from Italy.
EDITION 2The Kimerling Plaque: On the comer
of Gleneagles and Galway Road, Nahoon:
commemorates the first controlled power
driven flight in 1909 in South Africa.
Duncan Village Massacre: A monument
located at the bridge near Duncan Village
Cemetery marks the place where South African
police fired on a crowd who had gathered to
listen to anti-apartheid activist Steve Tshwete,
killing 28 people. Sister Aidan Memorial
(Duncan Village)
MDANTSANE
The Egerton Memorial: commemorates the
Egerton Massacre of 1983, when 11 residents
of Mdantsane were killed in clashes with
the Ciskei police during bus boycotts. Police
tried to prevent people from using public and
private transport. During the apartheid era the
NU1 Police Station served as a prison where
political activists were detained.
The NU1 Cemetery: is the final resting place
of many famous leaders of the Liberation
Movement. Hostel Band 0 gives an insight into
the plight of migrant workers. The British Kaffrarian Bank: Taylor Street.
Note its decorated dome.
KING WILLIAM’S TOWN Fort Murray: On the banks of the Buffalo
Steve Biko Garden of Remembrance: River (Past Phakamisa township, near
situated at the entrance to KWT on the road from Zwelitsha). A fort dating back to 1848, built
Port Elizabeth - it houses the graves of Steve after the 7th frontier war.
Biko, the famous political martyr from Ginsberg, Old Military Reserve: Amatola Row,
35 who began the Black Consciousness Movement
in South Africa before dying under mysterious
Tel: 043 642 1414. A historical reserve,
boasting a cannon presented to the town by
circumstances while in police custody. Major General Eardley-Wilmot.
Griffiths and Victoria Mxenge’s, struggle War Memorial: Comer of Queens and
activists, graves are on the N2 outside King Alexandra Roads. Commemorates those who
Williams Town towards Peddie. Visit many died in World War I.
churches, the oldest being the Holy Old Residency: Reserve Road. A former home
Trinity Church (1850) - Smith Street. of Governor Sir Harry Smith built near the
Grey Monument Hospital (1856) - See the original mission station in 1826.
50mm thick doors made from timber salvaged Queen Victoria Memorial: On Maclean
from a ship, the Kennaway-Castle, which sunk Square. Unveiled in 1899. The four field guns
off the coast near East London. were presented to the town a few years later.
EDITION 2Missionary Museum: Berkeley Street (former
Methodist Church) Tel: 043 642 4506. It details
the missionary history of the area and of the
country.
The Town Hall: Maclean Street. A stately
building built in 1867
Amathole Museum: Alexander Road.
Contains the second largest selection of
mammal species in the Southern Hemisphere.
Here the most famous hippopotamus, Huberta,
can be seen: Huberta made headlines
worldwide from 1928 when she started her
journey southwards from Natal. Opening
Times: Monday - Friday 08h00 - 16h30
Tel 043 642 4506.
The Amathole Heritage Initiative: Heritage
routes tracing the history of former Xhosa
Chiefs and leaders of the Amathole region -
Maqoma, Sandile, Makana and Phalo
Dimbaza Wall of Fame & Interpretation
Centre: Tel: 043 705 1167
BHISHO
Bhisho Massacre Site: situated outside the
Bhisho Stadium, between Bhisho and KWT.
This Massacre took place in 1992; two years
thereafter, the ANC came into power in SA. The
purpose of the march was to force Brigadier
Oupa Gqozo to step down from power and
abolish the Ciskei Homeland. The victims were
buried in Ginsberg; the monument in Bhisho
commemorates the incident.
Eastern Cape Legislature: Book a tour in
advance. Contact Ms Bulelwa Jela during
office hours (Mon - Fri : 08h00 - 16h30) on
Tel: 040 608 0234.
EDITION 2CULTURAL OUTINGS Wesley’s Tobacconists: Vincent Park
Khayalabantu Cultural Village near Shopping Centre, EL. Tel: 043 726 7873
Mooiplaas (+/-30 km from East London) Giftique: SuperSpar Centre, Main Rd,
Tel: 043 851 1011 or 083 9811336. Xhosa Gonubie, EL. Tel: 043 740 5192
Cultural experience and traditional food. Mdantsane Art Centre: Mdantsane Highway
(Please note: visits by prior arrangement only) Shopping Mall. Tel: 043 761 4145
Ubukhosi Village: Rharhabe Kingdom & Siyakha Community Centre: 80 Oxford
Xhosa Culture, KWT, Tel: 040635 0244 Street, 3rd Floor Norwich House, E.L.
Mgwali Cultural Village: Situated 25km Tel: 743 2732 or 082 501 3193
East of Stutterheim. Bookings: Wonga Weavers: Kenilworth Road, Stirling,
Tel: 043 683 7225 (Please note: visits by prior E.L. Tel: 043 735 1563 or 072 379 0333
arrangement.) Minimum 6 people. Mankomo General Trading: 3585 Zone 12,
Wolf River Experience: Book through Speirs Mdantsane. Tel: 043 762 7409 /
Tours Tel 043 642 1747. Organise to stay over 073 150 1720
with the local community. Yobel Fashions: 554 Zone 17, Mdantsane.
Mdantsane: A township tour will allow an Tel: 043 763 1199 / 082 436 2628
insight into the day-to-day life of township Vukani Old Age Crafters: 849 Zone 4,
residents and should include the Market and Taxi Zwelitsha, KWT. Tel: 040 654 2919
Rank, a shebeen/township jazz cafe, a brewery Ihombo Beads and Craft: East London.
producing traditional beer (umqomboti) in Duncan Cell: 072 636 3442
Village; the Arts Centre; the home of famous Sisanda Cutu: Dimbaza
boxer Happy Mgxaji and Bridle Drift Dam. For Cell: 083 673 5326
Township and Village experience tours - see the Blossom Crafters: East London.
list of local Tour Operators Cell: 082 969 5207
Keiskamma Art Project at Hamburg: The Sipumalele Training and Craft Center:
project specialises in commissioned tapestry East London. Cell: 078 716 5247
and embroidered items, as well as the history Adavuswa Manufacturer: East London.
of the local Xhosa community. Cell: 076 377 1079 / 073 200 3961
Tel: Nomfusi 073 127 9119 Liyaka Crafters and Trainers:
East London. Cell: 083 521 3803
37 ARTS AND CRAFTS Yanga Self-Help Project: Zwelitsha.
Arts Unlimited: 6 Bell Road, Vincent, E.L Cell: 073 474 8713 / 079 693 2726
Tel: 043 726 3355 Siyakha Community Support Centre:
East London Museum - Curio outlet: off East London. Cell: 082 501 3193
Upper Oxford Street / Dawson Road. Email: siyakha@vodamail.co.za
Tel: 043 743 0686 Business Zone: King William’s Town.
Village Art: 1 Breezy Ridge Rd, Kidd’s Beach. Cell: 079 693 2726
Tel: 043 7811060
House of Occasions: 18 Chamberlain Rd,
Berea, EL. Tel: 043 726 4487.
bob@eloccasions.co.za
EDITION 2Ewe Training Center: East London. Marlene Neumann Fine Art Photography:
Cell: 073 240 5033 Exclusive Fine Art Photographs, Art Galleries
Hluma Home Industry: Zwelitsha. and Studios, 8 Kent Road, Vincent, East London.
Cell: 078 153 7470 / Tel: 040 654 0071 Tel: 043 726 1877 / 083 321 3391.
House of Zimma: East London. Lavender Blue: Old Transkei Road, Beacon
Cell: 082 348 3331 Bay, E.L. Tel: 043 732 1172
Nobangula: East London. Andre Grobbelaar Art Gallery:
Cell: 083 492 5463 Kennaway Hotel Building, Esplanade, EL.
Mbokodo Crafters: East London. Tel: 043 743 3006
Cell: 078 188 9280
Zikho Beadwork and Projects: Dimbaza. ART AND CRAFT MARKETS
Cell: 083 491 4084 Flea Market: Court Crescent Beachfront, E.L.
Ndweza Skills Project Centre: Every Sunday in front of the Hotel Osner from
King William’s Town. Cell: 082 696 4607 09hOO until lunch - weather permitting. Contact
Yehova Uthembekile Projects: Dimbaza. Mrs Card on Tel: 043 732 1459
Cell: 074 362 6174 Beacon Bay Craft Market: Sparg’s Centre
Ilinge Labafazi: Zwelitsha. (next to the Post Office) on Saturday mornings
Cell: 084 353 5624 Gonubie Flea Market: Main Road, Gonubie.
Berlin Ladies: Berlin Saturday mornings.
Cell: 082 227 7909
Ekhaya Arts and Crafts: King William’s Town
Cell: 073 059 5610
Mzikazi Kondlo: King William’s Town
Cell: 083 723 5355
ART GALLERIES, GIFTS, CRAFTS
AND CURIOS SHOPS
Ann Bryant Art Gallery: S1. Marks Road,
off Upper Oxford Street, EL. Tel 043 722 4044.
Free entry. Weekdays 09h00 - 17h00, Sat &
Public Holidays 09h00 - 12h00. Built in 1905,
the building is a fine example of late Victorian
architecture.
Vincent Art Gallery: 2 Donald Road, Vincent,
EL. Tel 043 726 4356.
The Craft Gallery / Floradale Nursery: Old
Transkei Road, Beacon Bay, EL. Tel: 043 748 2420
Blossom Crafters: 65 Miriam Makheba
Crescent, Southernwood, EL. Tel: 082 969
5207
Yanga Self Help: 18 Ngqika Avenue, Bhisho.
Tel: 073 474 8713
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EDITION 2LET’S DO
BUSINESS
Conferences & Conventions
No longer content with its
perennial status as South Africa’s
best-kept secret, Buffalo City has
recently been positioning itself
as a serious contender in the
conferencing market.
EDITION 2Located as it is no more than 80 minutes flight
from South Africa’s major cities, the city is well-
located geographically to take advantage of its
central and coastal location.
Having always been well-serviced in catering for
groups of between 20 and 400, the city upped
its game in 2009 with the opening of the world-
class East London International Convention
Centre (ELICC), a state-of-the-art facility that
is able to host more than 2,000 delegates for
conventions or trade shows.
Located a mere 15 minutes from the city’s
newly-refurbished airport, the ELICC boasts the
unique distinction of being the first convention enough of talk, a two-minute stroll to the beach
centre of its kind in South Africa to be located and some quality personal time may help to
adjacent to the sea-front, with views of large clear the head.
pods of resident dolphins or seasonal sightings
of whales being the reward on offer during Conference-goers are warmly invited to come
periodic breaks from serious business. early and leave late, and a spouse or partner
who may also be visiting will find a lot to do…
An integral part of the Premier Group
and abutting the well-known and popular Our natural coastal environment is quite unique,
Regent Hotel, the ELICC meets the most from the relaxed mood of the Sunshine Coast
demanding standards set by the international to the west, to the awesome cliffs of Morgan
conferencing industry. Bay in the east. Mpongo or Inkwenkwezi Private
Game Reserves (both of which also cater for
For conferences of a more moderate size, conferencing) are close to the city for a wildlife
delegates will not be disappointed with the other experience to remember, while the misty
high-quality venues that continue to be available mysteries of Hogsback are within reach of a
41 both in East London and further afield. The Kat day-trip.
Leisure Group have recently upgraded both the
Osner and Kennaway Hotels, and are able to offer The popular East London Golf Course is kept
professional conference and banqueting services in excellent condition, while a clear view of the
to groups of up to 400 in a sea-front setting. ocean is available from every fairway of the
equally splendid West Bank course. Further
Overlooking the spectacular Nahoon Estuary afield, the Stutterheim Country Club or the
and an unrivalled location for a relaxing beautiful Fish River Sun course are well within
sundowner after a hard day’s work, the Blue striking distance. And for a working lunch or
Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre offers relaxing evening meal, a number of excellent
competitive conference packages and a variety and easily accessible restaurants will provide a
of accommodation options. Or if you’ve had memorable gastronomic experience.
EDITION 2CONFERENCES & CONVENTIONS
VENUES
East London Golf Club: Bunkers Hill, EL Gonubie Manor: Gonubie, EL
Tel: 043 735 1356, www.elgc.co.za Tel: 043 732 1775 / 082 825 6260
Blue Lagoon Hotel: Bonza Bay, EL www.gonubie-manor.co.za
Tel: 043 748 4821 www.bluelagoonhotel.co.za Edge Lodge: Beacon Bay, EL
Osner Hotel: Quigney, EL Tel: 043 748 4710
Tel: 043 743 3433, www.katleisure.co.za Esplanade Hotel: Quigney, EL
Regent Hotel: Quigney, EL, Tel: 043 722 2518, www.esplanade-hotel.co.za
Tel: 043 709 5000, www.premierhotels.co.za River Park: East London CBD,
East London International Convention Centre: Tel: 043 711 4823 / 082 444 2909
Quigney, EL, Tel: 043 709 5000 Buffalo City Public FET College:
King David Hotel: Quigney, EL Selborne, EL, Tel: 043 722 5453
Tel: 043 722 3174, www.premierhotels.co.za www.bccollege.co.za
Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium: Gonubie Hotel: Gonubie, EL
Bunkers Hill, EL, Tel: 043 743 3293, Tel: 043 740 4010, www.gonubiehotel.co.za
www.bordercricket.co.za Blue Waters Hotel: Gonubie, EL
Thornycroft Lodge: Horseshoe Valley, EL Tel: 043 740 2019, www.bluewatershotel.co.za
Tel: 043 730 7300 / 078 131 5771 Border Conference Centre:
www.thornycroft.co.za Abbotsford, EL, Tel: 043 726 8766
Day’s End Guest House: Vincent, EL Zonkizizwe: Quigney, EL, Tel: 043 742 1797
Tel: 043 726 2694 / 083 570 0764 083 406 3022, www.zonkizizweconferencing.co.za
Quarry Lake Inn: Selborne, EL Garden Court Hotel: Quigney, EL
Tel: 043 707 5400, www.quarrylakeinn.co.za Tel: 043 722 7260, www.southernsun.com
Fusion House: Berea, EL
Tel: 043 721 1362 / 083 344 6211
River Bend B&B: Beacon Bay, EL
Tel: 082 822 9952
Fish Eagle Manor: Abbotsford, EL
Tel: 043 726 3748 / 082 920 8040
www.fisheaglemanor.co.za
Tidewaters: Gonubie, EL, Tel: 043 740 4505
082 463 7524, www.tidewaters.co.za
Warmkaros: Vincent, EL, Tel: 043 726 3536
083 243 2082, www.warmkaros.co.za
On the Summit Lodge: Beacon Bay, EL
Tel: 043 748 6400, www.onthesummit.co.za
Gulu Privat Resort: Gulu, EL,
Tel: 043 736 7005 / 082 558 0411
www.guluprivateresort.com
EDITION 2Hamilton Club: Selborne, EL
Tel: 043 722 2120
Majestic Hotel: Quigney, EL
Tel: 043 743 7477, www.majestic-hotel.co.za
Orange Grove Hotel: Greenfields, EL
Tel: 043 736 1070
Ilifa House Conference Room:
Vincent, EL, Tel: 043 726 8816
Intsikizi Lodge: Beacon Bay, EL
Tel: 043 748 6123 / 078 603 0591
Lord Selborne Guest House:
Selborne, EL, Tel: 043 726 2666
Salome B&B: Baysville, EL
Tel: 043 742 1216 / 082 517 2241
Tecoma Conference Facility:
Berea, EL, Tel: 073 257 3753
The Venue: East London Harbour, EL
Tel: 043 722 2399 / 082 657 3879
Jemimas: Bunkers Hill, EL
Tel: 043 735 3379 / 076 059 0190
www.jemimas.co.za
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EDITION 2GETTING
AROUND
Tours & Transport Services
Buffalo City is well-serviced by a
wide range of transport services
that are geared to provide for all
needs.
EDITION 2The region is linked by multiple daily commercial
flights with all major centres of South Africa. A
modern and customer-friendly airport provides
an attractive gateway into and from the city.
The city is served by numerous fully-accredited
travel agencies that are able to assist where
visitors may require the extra peace-of-mind
of professional services.
Charter flights are available to individuals
and small groups with both fixed-wing and
helicopter services operating from the East
London airport.
A number of excellent car rental agencies are
available with main offices at the airport as
well as satellite offices in East London and King
William’s Town. Light and heavy commercial
vehicles are also available for hire in East
London.
Inter-city commuter bus services operate
from the Windmill Roadhouse (next to the
beachfront Holiday Inn), where bookings can
also be made.
The region boasts the services of professionally-
qualified Tour Operators and Tour Guides who
are always keen to assist in tailoring a tour
47 package to suit the visitor’s interests, from
short township tours to trips into the hinterland
for a few days.
EDITION 2TOURS & TRANSPORT SERVICES
EAST LONDON AIRPORT: Imperial Car Rental: E.L. Airport
Settlers Way, Greenfields. The domestic airport Tel: 043 736 2230
is located 10km from the city centre. There are Tempest SIXTH Car Hire: E.L. Airport
flights into the city from South Africa’s major Tel: 043 736 3344
centres: Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Thrifty Car Rental:
Port Elizabeth. Tel: 043 736 2264 or 086 100 2111
Meyers Vehicle Hire: Oxford Street, E.L.
NATIONAL CARRIERS: Tel: 043 722 6909 / 079 529 4454
South African Airways: (www.flysaa.com) Motorland Vehicle Hire: Tel: 082 327 2626
Tel: 043 700 1111 Kempston Car Rental:
Tel: 043 707 1782 Mobile: 078 458 5862
CHARTER FLIGHTS: Supacabs: Tel: 043 722 5525 / 076 130 6371
East London Air Services: Protea Car Rental: Berea, E.L.
Tel: 043 736 1663. Tel: 043 721 2400 / KWT Tel: 043 642 6541
Mobile: 082 339 4589 / 082 339 4590/89 U-RENT Van & Truck Rental: EL, Settlers Way,
River Air: Tel: 043 731 1655
Mobile: 072 170 8713 Tel: 043 711 4800
AV8 Helicopter Charters: SHUTTLES & TRANSFERS:
Mobile: 082 774 3553 Tel: 043 736 1660 Bomme Chauffeur Drive: Tel: 084 913 5120
Maggies Automobile: Tel: 043 736 6431
RAILWAY: East Coast Shuttle Services:
A rail network links Buffalo City to the rest of the Tel: 043 740 3060 Mobile: 083 282 8790
Country, as well as to central and Southern Africa. EL Airport Shuttle:
Shosholoza Mey’ departs from Station Street. Tel: 043 726 4844 Mobile: 082 569 3599
E.L. City Centre: Toll free: 086 000 8888 Gateway Shuttle Services: Tel: 043 743 7139
Website: www.spoornet.co.za / Mobile: 082 663 3087 / 082 335 6636
Mini Lux: 043 741 3107 / 082 300 5244
CAR HIRE: Norman’s Shuttles: Tel: 043 707 7974
Avis Rent A Car: E.L. Airport 082 259 8885
Tel: 043 736 1344/ Vincent, EL Tel: 043 7271324/ The Kombi Company: Tel: 082 924 8320
KWT Tel: 043643 5279 Pubway Shuttle Services:
Auto Hire Car: Tel: 043 743 3478 Tel: 083 953 7304 / 073 445 3536
Budget Car Rental: E.L. Airport Joala Trading: Mobile: 082 853 0113
Tel: 043 736 1084; KWT Tel: 043 642 3860 Wild Coast Bus: Tel: 043 743 6181
Chauffeur Driven Cars: Tel: 083 433 8460 Knocks Taxi’s and Shuttle Services:
Europcar: Tel: 043 736 2230 / 082 566 2438 Tel 073 117 3010
First Car Rental: E.L. Airport Xhamla - Buhle Shuttle Services:
Tel: 043 736 2534 Tel: 043 763 2518 / 043 763 2518
Hertz Rent a Car:
Tel: 043 736 2116 or 086 160 0136
EDITION 2SHUTTLES & TRANSFERS (cont): Herman’s Day & Night Taxi Service:
Xhamla-Buhle Shuttle Services Tel: 043 722 7901 / Mobile: 083 772 3260
Tel: 043 763 2518 Eagle Radio Taxis:
Cell: 073 831 1236 / 083 925 1470 Tel: 043 731 1399/ Mobile: 083 980 4815
Eugen’s Executive Shuttle Services Rocco’s VIP Taxi: Tel: 072 444 9910
Cell: 072 425 3370 / 076 384 1623 Pinky’s Transport: Tel: 082 745 7273 /
073 651 9146
BUS SERVICES: Shane’s Taxi Services: Mobile 072 3570598
Greyhound: Windmill Park, Beachfront, EL. AAA Cabs: Tel: 073 175 1086
Tel: 043 743 9284/083915 9000 Border Taxi: Tel: 071 999 4777
Roadlink: Windmill Park, Beachfront, EL. Call a Cab: Tel: 072 033 6622
Tel: 043 722 2222 Kwela Kwela Taxis: Tel: 079 890 2251
Translux & City to City: Windmill Park, Tamiez Taxi Services: Tel: 073 330 3522
Beachfront, EL. Tel: 043 743 7893 Uncedo Service Taxi Association:
086 158 9282 Tel: 043 761 2423
Minilux: EL - PE. Tel: 043 741 3107
SA Connection: Tel: 082 377 6414 HARBOUR:
Baz Bus: Tel: 086 122 9287 East London Harbour:
Port of East London
BUSSES TO HIRE: PO Box 101
Party Bus: Mobile: 083 275 3594 East London 5200
Two’s Tours: Mobile: 083 725 9671 Tel: 043 700 1200
Syabonga Express: Mobile: 082 827 3956
Buffalo City Municipality:
Tel: 043 705 2666
Coaches: Mobile: 083 448 8457
Trans Travels: Tel: 043 741 1986 or
Mobile: 083 728 4163
Out of Town Bus Services:
Springbok Atlas (PE & CT):
Tel: PE 041 581 2550, CT 021 460 4700
49 Vaal Maseru (Dordrecht): Tel: 045 943 1031
Mega Coaches (CT): Tel: 021 505 6400
Algoa Bus Company (PE): Tel 041 404 1244
TAXIS:
ELDISTA: Tel: 043 733 2655
Mobile: 076 102 1814
Dean’s Taxi Services: Mobile: 073 194 6367
/ 079 293 5132
Amy’s Taxi Service:
Mobile: 071 999 4777 / 079 166 0172
EDITION 2TOUR OPERATORS: Imonti Tours: Mobile: 083 767 4279
Celeste Salzwedel: Mobile: 083 490 1711 Email: velile@imontitours.co.za
Fax: 086 621 3731 Gateway Shuttle Services:
Christopher Beau: Tel: 043 748 6128 Tel: 043 743 7139
Mobile: 082 893 8389 Fax: 043 748 2476 Thaveleric Travel: Tel: 043 722 3701
Email: cb@grand-safari.com Turquoise Horizon: Tel: 043 748 6128
Clint Albert Gower: Tel: 043 871 1087 Lizmike Tours and Shuttle:
Mobile: 082 771 9206 Mobile: 084 581 5172
Stuart Pearson: Tel: 043 748 6782 Wamalets Tours and Shuttle Service:
Mobile: 083 293 4768 Mobile: 084 581 5172
Michelle Viljoen: Mobile: 082 430 4091 Website: www.wamaletstours.co.za
Email: micsa2j@yahoo.com East Coast Shuttle Service:
Craig Muller: Mobile: 082 397 5454 Tel: 043 740 3060
Email: info@craigmullermedia.co.za Mobile: 083 282 8790 Fax: 086 698 1402
Peter William Agustinus: Email: ecshuttle@gmail.com
Mobile: 078 252 6588 African Unique Exclusive Tours:
Li Pauline: Mobile: 082 320 0354 Tel: 043 726 3748 Fax: 086 682 0835
Andrew Alan Harvey: Mobile: 082 435 6506 Email: peter@africanunique.co.za
Email: amharvey@harveysafaris.co.za Lyon Tours and Safaris: Tel: 043 748 1814
Tofu Nomathathana: Tel: 043 851 1575 Gambu Tours: Tel: 043 743 7139
Asha-Jade Fourie: Mobile: 083 368 6789 Free Radicals Adventure Trails cc:
Email: cintsahorses@telkomsa.net Tel: 043 745 0031 Mobile: 078 692 9689
Jason Marc Mair: Mobile: 082 880 6789 Speirs Tours: Tel: 043 642 1747
Email: traceymair@gmail.com Email: info@speirstours.co.za
Fyna Mazula: Mobile: 072 620 5432 PSKM Heritage & Tours: Tel: 043 742 1448
Email: fyna@phambilitourism.co.za Email: touris@pskmsolutions.co.za
Wildkei Tours: Mobile: 072 831 8392
Tony Kruger: Tel: 043 730 7308 Email: matthew@wildkei.com
Siseko Yelani: Email: s.yelani@yahoo.com Siyoyisa Tours: Tel: 043 644 1977
Yiza KwaNtu Tours and Travel: Mobile: 072 629 2429
Tel: 043 726 9161 Ubuntu Bethu Tours: Mobile: 078 557 8469
Peliswa Mosele: Tel: 043 701 9600
Edgeworld Tours: Tel: 043 740 2103
Dayile Sikhulule:
Email: dayile@webmail.co.za
Sinethemba Zukufa:
Email: shody@mailbox.co.za
Velile Ndlumbibi:
Email: velile@imontitours.co.za
William Ellis Ross: Mobile: 043 743 6181
Yvette Odendaal:
Mobile: umsintsi@gmail.com
Zelda Citwa: Tel: 043 762 7256
EDITION 251
EDITION 2EATING OUT
Restaurants, Coffee Shops,
Pubs & Fast Food
Whether you’re a gourmet in
search of a romantic fine-dining
experience, a family in need
of a hearty meal or a man-
on-the-move just looking to
carbo-load with some fast food,
you’ll find something in Buffalo
City to satisfy every palate and
pocketbook.
EDITION 2RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, PUBS & FAST FOOD
There is a large selection of eating options at FAMILY EATERIES
the various shopping malls around the city: Guidos: Kennaway Hotel Complex, Esplanade,
Hemingway’s Mall EL. Tel: 043 743 4441, Paphos Park:
Vincent Park Shopping Centre - Devereux Avenue, EL. Tel: 043 726 6808
Beacon Bay Retail Park in East London - Batting Road, Beacon Bay, EL. Tel: 043 748 3995
- Main Road, Gonubie, EL. Tel: 043 740 1686
Alternatively, consider the following options: Buccaneers: Marina Glen, EL Esplanade.
Tel: 043 748 4821
RESTAURANTS Blue Dolphin Restaurant: Monte Bello
Grazia’s Fine Foods & Wines: Esplanade, Terrace, Kidd’s Beach. Tel: 043 7811841
Beachfront, Quigney, EL. Tel: 043 722 2009 Heavenly Pancake House: Oceanway,
Smokey Swallows: Palm Square Buildings, Gonubie, EL. Tel: 043 740 5273
Beacon Bay, EL, Tel: 043 748 3964 Silver Eagle Spur: Stewart Drive, Berea, EL.
Sunset Restaurant: Blue Lagoon Hotel, Tel: 043 721 0995
Beacon Bay, EL. Tel: 043 7484821 Arizona Spur: Alexandra Road, KWT.
Le Petit: 54 Beach Rd, Nahoon, EL. Tel: 043 642 3136
Tel: 043 735 3685/6 Fish & Farrier Country Pub & Restaurant:
Zhong Hua Chinese Restaurant: Crossways, Wild Coast Jikeleza.
48 Beach Road, Nahoon. Tel: 043 735 3442 Tel: 072 285 3553
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant: Lavender Blue: East Coast Resort Road,
28 Currie Street, Quigney. Tel: 043 742 4381 Between Gonubie & Beacon Bay, EL.,
Dr. Jekylls: Patcyn Centre, Frere Road, Tel: 043 732 1172,
Vincent, EL. Tel: 043 726 4164 Mon - Fri: 08h15 - 15hOO, Sat: 07h30 - 12h30,
La Vida: Esplanade Road, Quigney, EL. Sun: 08h30 - 12h30
Tel: 043 742 6967
Pier 99 Seafood Restaurant: Donald Road,
Vincent, EL. Tel: 043 7269185
53 Michaela’s of Chintsa East: Steenbras
Drive, Chintsa East. Tel: 043 738 5139
Country Bumpkin: Heron Loop Rd, Chintsa
East, Wild Coast Jikeleza. Tel: 043 748 4840
Footprint Café: Shop no.1, Latimers Landing,
Harbour, EL. Tel: 043 722 0056 / 083 984 6379
Cafe Neo: 128 Moore Street, Quigney, EL,
Tel: 043 722 4531
Wimpy: Various outlets throughout Buffalo City
Gulu Private Resort Restaurant: Farm 1015
R72 Coastal Route, Burnside, West Coast,
Tel: 043 736 7005
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