2/5 - Disappointing
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Not really a tourist destination. Town a bit disappointing. We stayed there as it was fairly close to several game reserves.
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Pumba Private Game Reserve
Highlands, Makana Municipality Makhanda Eastern Cape
Stay at this luxury lodge in Makhanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and private plunge pools. Popular attraction African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve ...
Fantastic Stay
Excellent stay with great staff always ready to provide an excellent service
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2024
Seven Fountains Farm
Seven Fountains, Grahamstown Makhanda Eastern Cape
Stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Makhanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions African Pride Pumba Private Game ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
Great spot, great value!
A really lovely and relaxing place to spend a few days whilst visiting the game reserves. Very attentive staff, a large and comfy bedroom A lookout deck, pool, hammock and outdoor seating area are all lovely, and would be fabulous in warmer weather. Three course dinner (set menu) was delicious and ...
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025
Bartholomew's Loft
1A St Bartholomew Street Makhanda Eastern Cape
The price is ₹5,317 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
₹5,317
₹6,148 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Observatory Museum and Elizabeth Salt Monument ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
A bit run-down
It’s an ok place for an out of towner. Not too many options on Makhanda. Close to town.
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
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.
Uplands Homestead
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
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 ...
Mimosa
5 Whites Road Makhanda Eastern Cape
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Elizabeth Salt Monument and Cathedral ...
Great stay
Great stay at Mimosa, communication was excellent for time of booking to checking out, very spacious room with everything i needed. Would highly recomend.
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2020
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.
Popular places to visit
African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve, a lovely green space in Makhanda. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.
Rhodes University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Rhodes University during your trip to Makhanda. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, a lovely green space in Makhanda. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Lalibela Game Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Lalibela Game Reserve, a lovely green space in Makhanda. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the safari tours.
Settlers Garden 1820
Find out about the history of Makhanda with a stop at Settlers Garden 1820. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
1820 Settlers National Monument
You can learn about the history of Makhanda with a stop at 1820 Settlers National Monument. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
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