Angling
Within a 20km radius of the city there are over 400 acres of water containing small- and large-mouth bass, barbel, carp, mullet, yellowtail and trout.
The most common angling method is artificial lures or spinners, but fly-fishing for all species is becoming increasingly popular. Grahamstown is centrally situated as a kick-off point for day trips to Somerset East, the Hogsback and the Amatola Mountains - all offering excellent trout fishing in spectacular mountain dams and crystal-clear rivers.
For the salt-water angling enthusiasts, the coast is only 60km away and provides rock, surf and estaurine fishing for kob, steenbras, shad and leervis to name but a few. Information on angling permits can be obtained from Albany Sports Shop, Pepper Grove Mall, African Street. Tel: 046 622 3146.

Animal Touch Farm
Langholm Country Estate.
Animal Touch Farm, coffee shop and restaurant - situated half way between Grahamstown and Port Alfred. (30km from Grahamstown)
Open 7 days a week from 09:00 till 17:00. 
Feeding of animals and pony rides.  Catering for birthday parties and educational school tours.
Camping site available.
Tel: 046 622 8003, Cell: 083 528 1816
Email : langholm@algoanet.com
Website : www.langholmcountryestate.co.za

Bird Watching
Situated in the middle of a region where four geographical zones meet, Grahamstown is a bird-watchers paradise. The Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, just outside the city is a favourite viewing site and the Great Fish River Reserve, 35km from the city, boasts a wide variety of bird species.

Frasers Camp Adventures

The first zipline tours in Frontier Country. Six ziplines between 240 and 135 metres long. Safe all weather tours. Guided tours every 30 minutes. #8kms from Grahamstown on the N2 towards East London. Phone Robyn 072 550 4460 or 046 622 4657

Email: info@fraserscamp.co.za

Website : www.fraserscampadventures.co.za

Golf
There are a number of golf courses in the Makana area.  The following are the most prominent:
Bushman Sands Golf Course
Alicedale - Eastern Cape

The 18-hole championship course has been designed by South African golfing legend, Gary Player. The course follows the banks of the Bushman's and New Year's Rivers, resembling the game's earliest links courses in Scotland with undulating fairways and pot bunkers.

Bushman Sands Golf ClubUnique features include playing the first stroke over the active railway line, a double green (1600 sq.m) shared by the 2nd and 5th holes, crossing the Bushman’s River and New Year’s River on various holes and finishing with a final drive over a small cemetery in the centre of the fairway. A challenging, yet friendly course, to be enjoyed by all golfers.

Bushman Sands Golf Club
 
Bushman Sands, PO Box 39, Alicedale, 6135, South Africa, Tel: +27 (0)42 2318000, Fax: (0)42 2318001, reservations@bushmansands.com or visit their website www.bushmansands.com

Course
6.034 m - 18 holes - Par 74

Green fee
300 Rand (18 holes); 220 Rand (9 holes)

Golf Club
160 Rand

Handicap
none for visitors

Times
open all year

Clubhouse
restaurant; bar; pro shop

Hotels
The lodge and numerous hotels and guest houses in Port Elizabeth

The local community has benefitted immensely from the development of the golf course with a number of locals being trained as caddies and golf course assistants. Facilities include a halfway house, pro-shop and gents and ladies locker rooms each with showers and a steam room.
Bushman Sands lies close to Alicedale, about 60kms south west of Grahamstown

Grahamstown Golf Club
Old Cradock Road, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
PO Box 49, Grahamstown 6140
Telephone  (+27 46) 636 1361 Club/Pro Shop
Fax  (+27 46) 636 1361
Holes   18
Length  6130 m
Par/SAGA  72/71
Visitors  Welcome everyday
Dress Code: Casual, metal/soft spikes


Location  Travel on the N2 highway towards East London. Take the Grahamstown turn-off, once in the town turn left at the first set of traffic lights, keep going past the Grahamstown University until almost out of town and you will find the golf course on the right.
Facilities 

Board Room
Function Facilities
Halfway House

Caddies

Helicopters
Boma Helicopters - slinging, film and photo sessions, map making and survey, and reconnaissance, game capture and counting of wild animals.
Contact Paul Davies on Tel & Fax: 011-702 1416, Cell: 082 659 0254
Email: helbom54@global.co.za
Webiste: http://www.bomahelicopters.co.za

Hiking
Grahamstown's own hiking trail is the OLDENBURGIA HIKING TRAIL which is a two-day circular trail starting and ending at the Grahamstown Municipal Caravan Park. Day One is 19km and starts at the Caravan Park and ends in the Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, where there is an overnight hut. Day Two is 17km and returns the hiker to the Caravan Park. Bookings can be made through the Municipal Parks Department on Tel: 046-603 6072 / 603 6093, Fax: 046-622 9488. The charge for the two day hike is R40 per person for adults and R20 for scholars. (subject to change)
Two other shorter walking trails in town, the Dassie Krantz and the Gowie Kloof. Other trails in the area include Belton Hiking Trails, at Bucklands Farm, Spring Grove Crocodile Farm, Hogsback, Amatola Hiking Trail, Alexandria Hiking Trail and trails along the Bushman's and Kowie Rivers. See also RADWAY GREEN MOUNTAIN BIKING & HIKING AND BIRDING TRAILS listed under 'Mountain Biking'.

Mosslands Two River Trail 
The trail meanders along the Assegaai and Kariega Rivers, mostly under canopy. There are two overnights for 12 people in Reed Cabins overlooking a stretch of water, and an old Settler Cottage. All have comfortable accommodation with hot showers and flush toilet.

Phone Sally Moss, 046 622 8956 or 082 473 5122
 
Mountain Biking 
RADWAY GREEN MOUNTAIN BIKING & HIKING AND BIRDING TRAILS
Don't waste another day, grab your bike or your boots and your binoculars and discover the gem of the Frontier Country! The Eastern Cape is a wonderful place and Radway Green's well-planned routes will take you through the Valley Bushveld with spectacular scenery, with birds and game in abundance.
Mountain bikers can choose between several routes, ranging from easy to more adventures with exhilarating down hills and plenty of single-track.
For the hikers and birders they have a one-day or two-day trail with an overnight camp with basic facilities. Alternatively you can overnight in their luxury accommodation in the main farmhouse. Booking is essential.
Your hosts are Rodney and Leonie Yendall.
Contact them at PO Box 2081, Grahamstown, 6140
Tel/Fax: +27 0(46) 622 8398, Cell: 072 151 0519
Email: leroyendall@albanynet.co.za

Nduna Quad Bikes & Game drives
PO Box 83
Alexandria
6185
Tel: 082 593 0009
Fax: 046 653 0914
Email: bookings@nduna.co.za
Website: www.nduna.co.za

An amazing experience....up close & personal

We are proudly South African and cater for the South African family & friends looking to spend quality time together.

Nduna Quad bikes and Game drives  is situated along the Sunshine Coast and based 5km outside of Alexandria, approximately 1 hour's drive from Port Elizabeth. Game drives take place three times a day and depart from the popular Tam Jazi Country Farm Stall and Touch Farm on the R72.

The tranquil beauty of our 460 hectare game farm allows you to enjoy an outing of pure relaxation along the spectacular route. Complete satisfaction is guarenteed for all our guests from the moment you depart on your adventure.

A Nduna game drive adventure, allows you to get up close and personal to wildlife, at every affordable rates.

The route is spectacular and whether you are an experienced quad biker or not - your ride will be a thrill from the 1st gear change!

Game vehicle drives cater for a minumum of 4 persons and maximum of 10 per outing.

We offer day trips consisting of a game drive and a braai at our scenic dam area which is situated in the bush. Tailor made packages to suit our guests needs are available ensuring most requirements are catered for.

You deserve to experience this amazing tranquil adventure. Our promise to you.
 
Other Activities
Grahamstown also offers a wide range of conventional sporting options including archery, bowls, cricket, darts, hockey, netball, road running, football, squash, badminton, karate, polocrosse, horse riding, tennis, racing pigeons, moto-cross and gymnastics. Local sports clubs welcome participation from visitors. Contact Tourism Grahamstown for contact numbers. The dams around the city and the nearby estuaries provide safe venues for canoeing, sailing and windsurfing.

Reed Valley Crocodile Farm
Informative guided tour of man eating crocodiles, tame ostriches, farmyard animals, curios and crafts, light meals and teas. Open daily 8.30am-5pm. Approximately 60km from Grahamstown on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth.

Rock Climbing
Grahamstown has been identified as one of the best venues for rock-climbing and bouldering in South Africa, due to its wide variety of easily-accessible routes and crags and the quality of available climbs. Contact Rhodes University Sports Administration for more details. Tel: 046 622 3358.

Skydiving
The Eastern Province Skydivers Club is situated in Grahamstown. Jumping takes place every weekend. Contact Joos Vos on Cell: 082 800 9263 or the Club at Tel: 046 636 2486.