Makhanda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kuhantilope (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
Kuhantilope (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
Afrikanischer Elefant (Loxodonta africana)
Township store near Umthathi Training Project. (1998) #roadtrip
Woman standing in the  middle of a dirt road in Africa making a fun posture to resamble the two giraffe in the background.
Pumba Private Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve

5 out of 5
Highlands, Makana Municipality Makhanda Eastern Cape
The price is ₹72,090 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹72,090
₹82,904 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (39 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
Seven Fountains Farm

Seven Fountains Farm

3 out of 5
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

Seven Fountains Farm
Jenny's Guest House

Jenny's Guest House

4 out of 5
9 Dulverton Road Makhanda Eastern Cape
The price is ₹7,010 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
₹7,010
₹7,010 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Makhanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Amazwi South African Museum of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Clean room great staff! Great price!

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Jenny's Guest House
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.
Mimosa

Mimosa

4 out of 5
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

Mimosa
Uplands Homestead

Uplands Homestead

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 ...
Uplands Homestead
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
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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Reviews of Makhanda

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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.