Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Province is the fascinating Victorian Village of Alicedale which until the mid 1990's was the Central Railway Junction for rail transport throughout South Africa. In the charming old fashioned style of train travel, board the train at Grahamstown at 08h00 and meander through spectacular landscapes of ancient rock strata, game reserves and an historical tunnel whilst viewing the wild life from the comfort of your train window. As you chug across the old railway bridge and through, (yes through!) the newly designed Gary Player Signature Golf Course, you will arrive at Alicedale Station at 09h30 where you will be welcomed by trained tour guides to take you through an exciting and unusual day. Return to Grahamstown by train at 16h00, or overnight at one of the varied accommodation establishments.

The Alicedale Adventure includes a Cultural Xhosa Village Experience with Song, Dance, Poetry and Traditional Cooking, a Township Tour, an Oxwagon Trail, Donkey Cart Rides, a Garden of Gethsemane Olive Grove Tour along with olive tasting and a light lunch as well as a tour of untouched Bushman Cave and Rock Art. Also not to be missed is the Weaving Museum which is part of the oldest Mohair Factory in South Africa. An internationally renowned Interior Decor and Designer furniture outlet is also worth a visit. Living skills workshops, beadwork and cultural games also form part of the programme. Alicedale is an easy hour's drive from Grahamstown on the old N2 to Port Elizabeth. Turn right at the Alicedale sign 25 km from Grahamstown and take a further 30 km scenic drive on gravel road to enter this delightful little hideaway.

Itinerary

09h30: Arrive at Alicedale Station where you will be met and taken on a tour of untouched Bushman Cave and Rock Art. (We suggest good walking shoes)
11h00: Tea/Comfort Break
11h30: Tour of Abafazi and an internationally renowned Furniture & Décor outlet as well as the famous Mohair Factory and Weaving Museum
12h30: Olive Grove Tour/Olive Tasting and a Light Lunch
14h30: Return to Main Festival Area/ Stalls and Experience Traditional Song/Dance/Story Telling/A Sangoma and Cultural Cooking
16h00: Return by train to Grahamstown to arrive at 17h30 in time for the evening shows

Duration: Day Tour from 08h00 - 17h30
Starting Point: Grahamstown Railway Station
Times: Saturday, 1st July 08h00 -17h30; Sunday, 2nd July 08h00 - 17h30

Tour: R220 per person all inclusive - Tour Guides and transport are part of the package.

Tickets - R20 return, to be bought at the Station.

09h30:
Train Tour arrives in Alicedale and Official Opening.

09h30:
Bushman Cave and Rock Art Tour accompanied by a Game Ranger and includes light refreshments. (2hrs) R75 p.p.
Bookings & Enquiries:
Lesley - 083 581 0208 or email 083 581 0208@mtnloaded.co.za

09h30:
Stall Activities Begin.
A variety of skills, art and food stalls available.
The Art of Taxidermy lifeskills workshop.
Mohair Factory Open all day.
Abafazi Crafts open all day.
Décor and Designer Furniture Showroom open all day.

10h00:
Cultural Village Programme begins and runs throughout the day. Song, dance, story telling, sangoma, poetry and traditional Xhosa food available all day.

11h30:
Tour of Abafazi and an Internationally renowned Furniture and Décor Outlet, as well as a Tour of the famous Mohair Factory and Museum (No Charge).

12h30:
Traditional Lunch at the Cultural Village - Let your taste buds flow!

14h00:
Guided Township Tour (2hrs) visiting the local Shebeen, Township B&B, Education Centres, Creche, Clinic, Local Brick Works and many other places of interest. (R50 p.p.)
Bookings & Enquiries:
Lesley - 083 581 0208 or email 083 581 0208@mtnloaded.co.za

16h00:
Train departs from Alicedale Station to arrive in Grahamstown at 17h30, in time for the Evening Shows or enjoy and overnight stay at one of our varied accommodation establishments.

17h30:
Venison Braai at the Boma. R75 p.p. excluding drinks.

Tickets - R20 return, to be bought at the Station.

09h30:
Train Tour arrives in Alicedale and Official Opening.

09h30:
Bushman Cave and Rock Art Tour accompanied by a Game Ranger and includes light refreshments. (2hrs) R75 p.p.
Bookings & Enquiries:
Lesley - 083 581 0208 or email 083 581 0208@mtnloaded.co.za

09h30:
Stall Activities Begin.
A variety of skills, art and food stalls available.
The Art of Taxidermy lifeskills workshop.
Mohair Factory Open all day.
Abafazi Crafts open all day.
Décor and Designer Furniture Showroom open all day.

10h00:
Cultural Village Programme begins and runs throughout the day. Song, dance, story telling, sangoma, poetry and traditional Xhosa food available all day.

12h30:
Traditional Lunch at the Cultural Village - Let your taste buds flow!

14h00:
Guided Township Tour (2hrs) visiting the local Shebeen, Township B&B, Education Centres, Creche, Clinic, Local Brick Works and many other places of interest. (R50 p.p.)
Bookings & Enquiries:
Lesley - 083 581 0208 or email 083 581 0208@mtnloaded.co.za

16h00:
Train departs from Alicedale Station to arrive in Grahamstown at 17h30, in time for the Evening Shows or enjoy and overnight stay at one of our varied accommodation establishments.