Makhanda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kuhantilope (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
Afrikanischer Elefant (Loxodonta africana)
Makhanda
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Pumba Private Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve

5 out of 5
Highlands, Makana Municipality Makhanda Eastern Cape
The price is NZ$970 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$970
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Makhanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and private plunge pools. Popular attraction African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
This was our first safari which was absolutely amazing. We got to see 4 of the big 5. We had one of the bush lodges. The lodges themselves are beautiful and huge. Our only disappointment was that we were given one of the lodges without a view onto the plain and waterhole. I did request a lodge with ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Pumba Private Game Reserve
African Safari Lodge

African Safari Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Medbury Farm Makhanda Eastern Cape
The price is NZ$211 per night from 2 June to 3 June
NZ$211
2 June - 3 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge).
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Nice room, fantastic view down the river with a deer on our patio 😁

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

African Safari Lodge
8A Grahamstown

8A Grahamstown

4 out of 5
8A St Aidans Avenue Makhanda Eastern Cape
The price is NZ$245 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$245
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions International Library of African Music and Amazwi ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Awesome
Awesome

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2023

8A Grahamstown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cosy & gorgeous 3-bedroom house in Grahamstown with pool! Stunning family home!

Cosy & gorgeous 3-bedroom house in Grahamstown with pool! Stunning family home!

Grahamstown Eastern Cape
Stay at this holiday home in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Egazini Park and Observatory Museum are located ...
Cosy & gorgeous 3-bedroom house in Grahamstown with pool! Stunning family home!
Melton Manor

Melton Manor

4.5 out of 5
R67 Fort Brown Makhanda Eastern Cape
Stay at this luxury holiday home in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attraction Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is located ...
Melton Manor
Amazing Cozy Lodge!!!

Amazing Cozy Lodge!!!

Makana district Grahamstown Eastern Cape
Stay at this holiday home in Makhanda. Enjoy balconies and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Egazini Park and Observatory Museum are located nearby.
Amazing Cozy Lodge!!!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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