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Accomodation in Port Alfred: Do Not Get Left Behind!  Uploading ....Situated in the Eastern Cape, south east of Grahamstown, along the banks of the Kowie River is the beautiful town of Port Alfred. Established by British Colonists in the 1820's and named after Prince Alfred, this little town has kept its distinctly English sense , even though being surrounded by national parks which boast abundant and definitely South African fauna and plants.
The thing that makes Port Alfred so special as a town is the fact that it is found on the Indian ocean coastline with the Kowie River separating it. The Kowie river runs into the Indian Ocean with the river banks producing more beach like surface area. Accommodation in Port Alfred, supplies the visitor a number of accommodation options with water views. Talking about water, as you can envision there is absolutely no lack of activities done in water in a town such as Port Alfred. Water sports for instance boat cruises, jet skiing, surfing, canoeing, diving and swimming, only to name a few.
This river region is additionally rich with bird life therefore bird recognizing as well as other relaxing activities for example trekking, fly fishing and horse riding are also popular to those traveling to this harbour town. For individuals who enjoy a good game of golf, you will be thankful to know that one of South Africa's best golfing ranges is near by at The Fish River Sun Country Club.
For those who would love to view wild life, then seek accommodation in Port Alfred and you'll drive to one of the many game reserves in the region. You can embark on a big game safari just a few kilometres away at the Addo National Park. Addititionally there is the option of visiting the Woody Cape Nature Reserve or The Rivers Meeting Nature Reserve.
Going to Port Alfred Going by vehicle In case you are travelling to Port Alfred by automobile, the GPRS co-ordinates are: 33° 36' 0" South, 26° 54' 0" East. It is 51km from Grahamstown
Venturing by airplane There's an airport terminal in Port Alfred rendering it a fairly easy location to travel to when driving is not an alternative. Your next closest airport to Port Alfred is Grahamstown airport. The Grahamstown airport is positioned 51 km from this sea side town. For more information on kenton on sea accommodation self catering, go to www.oribihaven.co.za
Accommodation in Port Alfred You will find a extensive assortment of accommodation to be located in Port Alfred. Any kind of getaway accommodation you can think of like; hotels, b&b's, back packers lodges, camping sites, cottages, guest houses and self-catering hotels.
The most amazing thing about the eastern Cape in my opinion, in addition to the natural beauty is the peace and tranquility in which to enjoy that splendor in. Accommodation in Port Alfred, offers the possibility to bathe in all of the that splendor at your own pace. Whether you decide to sleep late and take a unhurried stroll to the un-spoilt beach, before lunchtime or before dinner. Or whether you partake in some demanding water activities in the daytime and then unwind to look at the sundown as you sip on a glass of sparkling wine.
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