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Brothers Safaris, Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Speciality Museums, Monuments & Statues. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Safaris
Wildlife safari adventure melds thrilling game drives with hands-on veterinary experiences, emphasizing wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts.
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- Pattie WSydney, AustraliaBrother’s Safaris tailored a great itinerary for our African adventure, based on the areas we wanted to visit and the experiences we hoped to enjoy. All the safari guides were professional and extremely knowledgeable, giving us wonderful opportunities to view up close the various wildlife.
All the connections and transfers worked seemlessly.
Becky Brothers was receptive to our requirements but also provided valuable information to enable us to plan our trip. Her availability and immediate responses to our messages during the trip was appreciated.
We would recommend Brothers Safaris to anyone interested in doing an African adventure.Written 22 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DMEINTJESPretoria, South AfricaLearning about the area and new experiences. Had a tour with Weyer Tours. The cathedral is located on Church Square and has the tallest spire in South Africa 176 feet.Written 13 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Daphne WEast London, South AfricaClose to the N2 (the national road), the Monument was one of many venues that hosted the National Arts Festival.The building has many venues within its walls. Facilities were adequate (clean bathrooms, restaurants, parking). The history of the settlers is also well-maintained...cannons and the old building as it overlooks the city.Written 8 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Susan PrellerPort Elizabeth, South AfricaWe enjoyed our stay at Kwantu in January 2020. The game drive was very enjoyable and informative. I also loved listening to the lions roaring at night. Unfortunately they do not offer Elephant experiences any more.Written 20 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dik-mad-dogWorksop, UKThis building is one of the many architectural gems to be found in Grahamstown.
Colonial influence is everywhere in this town which would never have been built on the edge of the frontier without the colonists and their faith.
When some say somethings good came out of colonialism you may point out buildings such as these to the naysayers.Written 23 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sean HGrahamstown, South Africaan interesting place to visit the very old way of life...the house filled with antiques...
a tiger skin carpet in the lounge, the oldest of furniture, bicycles, clothing, science equipment, everything...really interesting...and then the views of our city by rooftop magnification...who would have thought...it is quiet an experience...unfortunately along with all our Museums...closed on weekends, when most visitors visit...???Written 22 September 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - FantajanPretoria, South AfricaMany of the museums in Makhanda are poorly maintained and/or are frequently or permanently closed. The National English Literacy Museum, which now goes by the more appropriate/descriptive title of the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, is, by comparison, a real gem. It is in a beautiful, modern building and it is free to enter. It is a heavenly experience for people with an interest in history and literature as the exhibit walks through time, placing authors and their work within the broader context of culture and history. It also makes an effort to grapple with issues around voice and inclusion and whose story gets told in South Africa, the impact of colonial writing on history, the impact of literature in the anti-Apartheid movement, etc. It's also a great place to go for inspiration when thinking through a South African reading list. I'm in a book club and came away from the experience with a very long list of suggestions, including numerous authors I was unaware of. There are some exhibits/areas that are oriented towards children but admit that my ten-year old wasn't as interested in the museum as I was. The museum is also an archive with staff that are working very hard to preserve South African literary history.Written 11 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heike GPontefract, UKOnce we heard about this, we headed for town to buy some postcards and stamps. I very nearly walked out of the postoffice as it took over 20 mins to get served but I persevered. We posted our cards on our way out of Grahamstown.Written 16 March 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- pcaige910267Grahamstown, South AfricaOne of the oldest buildings from another time and period. The design was used for the prisons throughout the British empire including Australia. The cafe has great coffee. The apple pie was disappointing - like an apple strudle with plain pastry strips on top. The menu is mainly beverages with lots of different tees and vegetarian snacks . They do have a chicken dish. A number of items were crossed off on the menu. Worth a visit or two or three !Written 14 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lu-Gerda dMossel Bay, South AfricaInteresting monument but was vandalized with graffiti when we were there.
It was built in memory of the pioneer woman in the Battle of Grahamstown. In 1819 Xhosa’s attacked the settlement with about 6 000 men. Many of the warriors died during the battle but only 2 British. According to legend Elizabeth salt carried a keg of gunpowder through the Xhosa warriors to the men by wrapping it in a baby blanket. This story is shown on the plaque on the monument.
The monument also marks the spot where, under a tree, Lieutenant Colonel Graham and Captian Stockenstrom decided on the site for Grahamstown. They camped on the land where the cathedral stands today. The town was proclaimed in August 1811 and was named after Colonel John Graham.Written 6 September 2012This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jill dPort Elizabeth, South AfricaThere is a highly ornate street facade to this church, yet the other 3 exterior walls remain unadorned, but the exposed stone work is beautiful.
What immediately struck me on entering the church is that the original family pews have been retained, each with its own separate gate! So every family had their own designated place to sit - no doubt a bit problematic for an outsider who wanted to attend a service. Nowadays, folk can sit in any of the pews.
The seating in the gallery, used by generations of schoolchildren, is probably the same as it was a hundred years ago, only with an increased inscription of more names on both seats and backrests of the pews.
This church has been lovingly cared for andhopefully will continue to meet the spiritual needs of the community it serves.Written 26 June 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - James NelJohannesburg, South AfricaA quite place to spend a few days. Easy walks up the mountain and surrounding areas. Rooms are simple (it is after all a monastery) and comfortable. Neat and clean.Written 3 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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