Henri House

Grahamstown Eastern Cape - South Africa

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A healthy continental breakfast of fruits, yoghurt, juices, wholemeal toast, cheese and preserves is served in the privacy of ones own room.
Facilities include: a television with DSTV, heaters, fans and hairdryers. A safe is provided in each room to lock away any valuables.
A plunge pool is available for residents use to cool off in those hot summer days. Braai facilities are available.
Secure off-road parking is provided.

A hauntingly beautiful region - arguably the crucible of South African history - Frontier Country is a vibrant mix of all the best that Africa has to offer.
One of the premier tourist routes in the Eastern Cape, it has a turbulent past, with more forts than the rest of the country combined.

There is something for everyone in this district:
- See the Big Five in the wild in malaria-free surroundings
- Close-up views of a breeding herd of over 400 elephants
- World-class beaches on the Sunshine Coast
- Six plant biomes in one region
- Game viewing, nature reserves and wildlife
- The worlds perfect surfing wave
- The worlds highest bungi-jump
- The country's major game hunting industry
- Safari's, five-star game lodges and tented camps
- Look out over the awesome valley of Desolation
- History, heritage and a rich mix of cultures and lifestyles
- Graaff-Reinet a gracious town with the most national museums in SA
- Explore the deep in warm water with beautiful reefs, wrecks and hard coral
- See the copper-domed Kouga Cultural Centre
- Hike among forest giants in the Tsitsikamma forests
- Get lucky and sight a Cape otter in the sea
- Watch whales and dolphins at play
- Marvel at one of the biggest coastal dune fields in the world

Directions from N2:
Proceed down the hill and take a left turn into Somerset St. at the first set of traffic lights.
Proceed past the 4-way stop on High St. (Rhodes University Arch on your left opposite Maxwell’s Restaurant)
Proceed past the 4-way stop on New St. (Opposite Debonair’s Pizzeria).
At the next 4-way stop turn right on African St.
Proceed past the Pepper grove Mall on your right and past the BP service station on your left.
Proceed straight over the mini-roundabout and take the second left turn into Henri St.
Proceed approximately 500 metres up Henry St. until the Stop-sign on Fitzroy St.
Henri House is a white double story house on your right hand side.

GPS coordinates:Longitude 26.52383 Latitude -33.30271

More info on what to do in Grahamstown:
The National Arts Festival - Organised by the Grahamstown Foundation, Africa's largest and most colourful cultural event offers a choice of the very best of both indigenous and imported talent.
For 8 days Grahamstown's population almost doubles, as people flock to the city for a feast of arts, crafts and sheer entertainment.

Grahamstown:
Picturesque Grahamstown with its broad tree-lined streets, imposing public buildings and schools and shopping malls is situated 130km from Port Elizabeth on the N2.
This Cathedral City is home to Rhodes University and is renowned worldwide for its heritage as a Centre for Arts and Culture, which climax during the Annual Grahamstown Festival.

Grahamstown was founded by Lt. Colonel John Graham in 1812 as the military headquarters for a system of forts along the Fish River, the boundary of the Cape Colony and has flourished to this day.
It is a centre of region of outstanding beauty with a diversity of architecture, cultures, flora and fauna. Now no longer the scene of conflict and strife, it is about people breaking through frontiers.
Frontier Country is the historic heartland of the Eastern Cape and embodies the spirit of the many and varied cultures who met here and made their mark - Khoi, Xhosa, Boer and British.

Grahamstown is situated in the CACADU district of the Eastern Cape. It is hard not to slow down and be captivated by the majestic and contrasting natural beauty of this area and its diverse scenery, wildlife, history, architecture and cultures. A hauntingly beautiful region full of little gems just waiting to be discovered.

Become an everyday explorer in a place where time stands still and your spirit is inspired to soar to greater heights.
Explore the undiscovered adventures and stories that this area holds secret with its miles of sun-drenched coastline, rich wildlife and picturesque towns.
Discover a treasure chest of breathtaking panoramic views, unspoiled beauty and welcoming smiles from the locals. Be a part of the natural wonder of this unbelievable region – be enchanted, enticed, excited.

True country hospitality is provided throughout the region in world class game lodges, top quality hotels, guest houses, farm stays and B&B's, and Grahamstown boasts some of the finest schools, colleges, universities and educational institutions to be found in South Africa.

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