Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Kenton-on-Sea

Situated between the Bushmans and Kariega Rivers, 130 km from Port Elizabeth. The small seaside village of Kenton-on-sea, with it’s golden beaches and shallow lagoon is the perfect holiday destination for nature and water sport enthusiasts.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Port Elizabeth 130 km

Altitude: Situated at sea level

Banks

Absa, Standard (ATM)

River

Bushmans River, Kariega River

HISTORICAL VIEW

Diaz Cross

A replica of the original cross erected by Bartholomeu Diaz at Kwaaihoek in 1844

Volo Shipwreck

The Norwegian barque, Volo was wrecked here on 16 May 1896. Unfortunately there is no wreckage to be seen. However Clive Gardner’s home, The Barracks, has as it’s front door two of the barque’s doors, presumably from the captain’s cabin. His grandfather helped the survivors salvage as much as they could and provided accommodation, as did all those in Bushmans River Mouth at the time.

NATURE

Joan Muirhead Nature Reserve

Boasts fine milkwood trees

ATTRACTIONS

Annual Events

Neptune Festival

Three weeks of music and dance in a big tent – December

Carriage Rock

Mermaids Pool

Shelly Bay

The Blow Hole

The ‘Pantry’

Fishermen’s paradise

ACTIVITIES

Canoeing

Bushman’s Canoe Trial, Kowie Canoe Trail

Two day trail up the Bushmans River

Outdoors

Bathing, Canoeing, Fishing, Sailing, Speed Boating, Water-skiing.

The Bushmans River, navigable for 32 km, is ideal for all these outdoor activities

Hiking
Alexandria Forest Trail

Belton Hiking Trail

15 km north of Kenton-on-sea. Six trails of varying length as well as backpackers’ accommodation.

Cannon Rocks Hiking Trail

Two day trail through the Alexandria Forest and dune fields, overnight hut

Accommodation in and around Kenton-on-Sea

Sibuya Game Reserve    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
 After settling in to the accommodation.  Luxury ensuite tents on raised wooden decks- guests are able to map out their own programme with their guide. Our camps, with only 4 tents in our River Camp and 8 in our Forest Camp, result in an ex... More

Woodside B&B/self-catering    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
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Kariega Game Reserve    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
Located in pristine surroundings, the tranquillity and splendour of KARIEGA GAME RESERVE, a Big 5 game lodge, in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, is beyond doubt awesome.Sanctuary to abundant game and wildlife such as lion, elephant,buffalo... More

Intaka Lodge    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
Oriole Suite: This character Bedroom Suite is 25.5 sq.m. Fitted with twin single beds, a full walk in cupboard next to the bedroom, TV with M-Net and heater. Full Bathroom with shower and bath. Starling Suite: This lovely Suite is 26 sq.m. It has th... More

The Oyster Box Beach House    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
Stunning Seaside Holiday Accommodation in South AfricaThe Oyster Box Beach House luxury holiday villa is located in the sunny Eastern Cape of South Africa in the safe and tranquil seaside village of Kenton-on-Sea. The daily-serviced beach house ha... More

Whitnalls Luxury B&B/SC    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
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Emmaus    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
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Hopewell Lodge    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
Hopewell Lodge is an exclusive luxury hideaway on a private African game reserve in South Africa's beautiful Eastern Cape. The luxurious lodge nestled in the hillside hosts up to 6 guests and overlooks the wildlife reserve, a reclaimed Eden i... More

Woodlands Country Cottages    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
Woodlands Country Cottages at Kenton on Sea, South Africa offers Bed & Breakfast or Self Catering  Set in its own indigenous garden, the quaint cottages and their surrounds are a bird watchers paradise.&n... More

Sebumo Tude Nature's Lounge    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
Our dream of ‘a little piece of Africa’ has come true after 10 years of planning. In 2003 five partners, all passionate about Africa, bought 480 ha of pristine bushveld close to the unspoiled beaches of the s... More

Amblewood Guest House    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
Amblewood is situated in the picturesque coastal town of Kenton-On-Sea along the Sunshine Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa and is within walking distance to the beach and Bushmans River. ... More

Kariega Game Reserve    accommodation in Kenton-on-Sea
Spectacular Close Up Viewing Of Lion, Elephant, Big 5 and Other African Wildlife And Bird Species From Open 4x4 Landcruisers On The Beautiful 9000 Hectare Kariega Private Game Reserve This family-owned and operated private game reserve spans a hug... More




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