Activities and Sight Seeing
Port AlfredThe Heart of the Sunshine Coast.
There is a saying in South Africa that the Eastern Cape is where the Summer spends the Winter.
Come enjoy the sun, sea, river and stunning surroundings of the Eastern Cape where you are about to discover paradise
Port Alfred offers you “Big 7” game viewing in a malaria free area, water sports, fishing (river and deep sea), hiking, bird watching, pristine beaches and amazing sunrises and sunsets. Sports facilities include the Royal Alfred Golf course, in its majestic setting overlooking the deep blue of the Indian Ocean .
With close proximity to two International airports your journey will be a pleasure.
Things worth while knowing about our area.
- The largest pineapple in the world. Bathurst
- The largest area of pineapple farming, in the country. Bathurst
- The largest chicory factory in the world. Alexandria
- The largest shifting dune fields in the world. They can be seen from space. Alexandria
- The only region in the Southern hemisphere that boasts 5 of the world biomes in one region.
- The most concentrated specimens of flora in sub Saharan Africa. Over 2000 species.
- Great Fish Point Lighthouse, one of the 18, manned, historical lighthouses in Africa.
- Foremost pilot training in the world. 43 Air School. Port Alfred.
- Unique artists, in global terms. Sculpture and nautical instruments.
- Stenden University. One of a kind campus for the ‘hospitality trade’ from Holland.
- Beyond Adventure; The famous gap-year facility.
- Boutique beer brewery. In Wharf Street
- Malaria free game reserves. Most of them holding the Big 5
- Unique health resorts
- Rare fossil sites
- Amazing shipwrecks still visible along the coastline.
- Over 300 documented bird species, many rare.
- Amazing shells along our coast line and our very own ‘pod’ of dolphins, so famous they are mentioned on ‘Discovery’ ofter.
- We have boat-buiders who are very famous, as well as some who construct aeroplanes.
- A plentitude of acknowledged, historical monuments.
Port Alfred Restaurants
The Links – 046 624 2345
Graze By The River – 046 624 8095
The Haylards – 046 624 3355
The Thistle Restaurant – 046 624 1379
Guido’s – 046 624 5264
Ocean Basket – 046 624 1727
Spur Tahoe – 046 624 5330
Wharf Street Brewery – 046 624 4947
Port Alfred Activities
Visit The Kowie River Museum
Sunsets at Kelly’s Beach
Horse Trail Riding
Kowie Sports Club (Bowls, Tennis & Croquet)
Port Alfred Golf Club
Local Game Reserves/Parks
Canoe and Boat Rides up the River
Diving and Deep Sea Fishing