Nestled in the southern foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, between the borders of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal lies the memorable Guest House, Willowdale Lodge. Historically known as “No Mans Land” until its settlement by the Griqua’s in 1871, the East Griqualand area holds mountainous grasslands, roaming streams and rivers ideal for all seeking a relaxed atmosphere.

The rooms at Willowdale Lodge amount to 10 and make we every effort to accommodate our guests with modern living comforts mixed with an ambiance of history. Throughout all our rooms visitors will be embraced with old farmstead characteristics, decorated in old word style antiques and interesting artifacts. Willowdale Lodge ensures 21st Century luxury in an old styled farmstead.

Maxine’s Magic Moments specialties are the cupcakes. A cupcake is a two story affair, a cake base crowned with various toppings to your delight. Whether it may be a flower, polka dots or your own specific design, we will go out of our way to fulfill your cupcake dreams.

It’s a one woman operation where only the freshest ingredients are used and inspected personally on a daily basis. If we do not make what you want, we will do our best to find the right recipes and ingredients to fulfill your wishes and deliver you with some of the most delightful sensations that your lips on.






For Weddings, Parties and special occasions we will go out of our way to create your cake that will satisfy your exquisite requests.

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In the beautiful East Griqualand region of southern KwaZulu-Natal along the N2, 17km’s outside of Kokstad lies Elandskuil. Being under a 3 hours drive from Durban and Pietermaritzburg, Elandskuil offers a tranquil and friendly break from the rigorous road and is the ideal stopover for travelers. For the outdoor enthusiast there are bass and trout fishing on request as well as leisurely walks to ease away your trouble.

Set on a working farm, Elandskuil offers 7 double, 3 single and one family room, each individually decorated and scattered around the garden and main farmhouse.
Loosen up and unwind in a setting that ensures plenty of space and privacy for all guests accommodated at Elandskuil. The atmosphere at Elandskuil is friendly and casual, relax in the homely honor bar or at the pool table and fireplace to meet fellow guests.

Elandskuil

Get to Lizzard Lane and enthrall yourself in the magic of a terrarium.

Lizzard Lane in Kokstad is the only outlet within a radius of 150km catering for the extraordinary and exciting world of the terrarium lover in East Griqualand and surrounding areas.

The terrarium is without doubt the most important aspect of successful reptile and amphibian keeping. Many species have different requirements, so a versatile and easy adaptable terrarium is essential. In order to meet the needs of herpetologists and more importantly, the needs of reptiles and amphibians. Lizzard Lane stocks a wide range of terrariums each with their own specific features.

All our terrariums can be used for several applications and set-ups; from temporary housing to the state-of-the-art natural terrarium.
Call on us for professional help and advice on all your terrarium needs.

Lizzard lane Reptiles Shop offers quality supplies of reptiles, exotics, live & frozen goods, and other equipment to suite your terrariums needs!

• Corn Snakes
• Bearded Dragons
• Sinoleon Snakes
• Igwanas
• Books
• Accessories
• …so much more!

Dog on a Leash

The festival supports local and original music and art. Fishing, swimming, white water rafting, abseiling, hikes, walks and mountain biking are some additions to the Southern Cross Music Festival.
Having the least impact on the environment and focusing on the ideal of music, the organisers have decided to keep this event small and exclusive.

The Southern Cross Music Festival 2011 is yet another year for musicians and music lovers.

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DAY ONE

Our waterfall meander begins in the rolling green scenery of the Magwa tea plantation, one of two tea plantations in the Transkei that were started as an experiment and proved successful.
The nearby Magwa Falls, being part of the Goso Fault are the highest falls on The Wild Coast, falling 146m.

The lesser falls in close proximity are Fraser Falls, Visitors, Little Falls and Picnic falls are also all reached with hikes along the fault line, which runs parallel to the coast. This fault has resulted in the formation of precipitous cliffs and narrow gorges which makes for the stunning scenery of the area.

DAY TWO

We depart on an early morning walk to see Cathedral Rock, which is a free standing cliff-sided monolith complete with arch which looms out of the sea, we then continue to Waterfall Bluff, a magnificent rock amphitheatre where the Mkozi River runs straight over the cliff face and plummets 60m into the sea below. Here the intrepid hiker can refresh himself behind the falls.

DAYS THREE AND FOUR

Mkambati Nature Reserve consists mostly of open grasslands, dissected by perennial streams and small waterfalls, and is flanked by the splendid forested ravines of the Msikaba and Mtentu Rivers. These two rivers are the only place in the world where the Pondo Coconut ‘Jubaeopsis caffra’ (Mkambati Palm) is found.
By travelling further up the Msikaba Gorge by canoe a colony of rare Cape Vultures can be viewed, breeding on the sheer cliffs of the gorges. Endemics like tree ferns, palms, proteas and erica’s grow along these lush banks.
The nature reserves upper grasslands are home to herds of herbivores such as eland, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest, zebra and blesbok. Carnivores like lynxes, jackals and elusive leopards have been sighted.

DAY FIVE

The richly forested areas around Port St John’s are a hiker’s paradise with many stunning elevated viewpoints, forest hikes and shoreline routes to explore.
The picturesque Bololo Falls is situated in fairytale surroundings and is an hour’s hike from the picturesque Second Beach, The Gap and Blowhole.
It has been said that the view from Mt. Thesiger of the Umzimvubu River mouth is unsurpassed.

DAY SIX AND SEVEN

After experiencing the enchanting charm of Port St John’s we travel south through the round topped hills and past rural communities to Twseleni and the coastal village of Mpande.
This sleepy hamlet is located between the Mpande and Sinangwana Rivers and offers an elevated 180 degree view of the unspoiled coastline and beaches, the ocean a stone’s throw away from your accommodation.
A 5km walk takes you to forested Mpande Waterfall and the return along the river is a birdwatcher and naturalists paradise.

Drakensberg Ventures

Local MTB farmers and MTB friends (Tintwa team) planned this stunning route with lots of exciting riding trails that will give any extreme mountain biker a remembrance of a fantastic new adventure. This event aims to suite a wide variety of mountain bikers and further aims to impact on the local communities through involvement, social upliftment and development.

The event took place on the 22^nd October 2011

Results for the Trans Drakensberg MTB 2011

Top 10 Individuals

• Full list of the Trans Drakensberg 24h MTB Challenge 2011 Results

The Wild Coast is responding to call of nature at this time, as spring is heralded, and new growth and renewed life can be seen all around.

It is a time that the notorious wild coast storms can be experienced with their spectacular lightning displays out to sea.

The adventurous traveler can expect surprises around every turn on the coastal and grassland hiking paths.

Spring is also a time that this coast is at its most temperate, with a pleasing mean monthly temp of just 20 degrees Celsius, which makes for ideal hiking weather, and a chance to enjoy a few days of peaceful, laid-back Wild Coast hospitality with Drakensberg Ventures.

Drakensberg Ventures

Encounter EG!

Come breathe the champagne air, here in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. Stop your vehicle and really look! After a year of planning and deliberation, the members of the Organising Committee of the “Encounter East Griqualand Country and Garden Festival” feel we have an event that will become a regular and eagerly anticipated feature on the KZN Tourism Calendar. We are sure you will enjoy the beautiful gardens on show, as well as the various activities presented to you!

The event is planned to take place for the first time on the 4th, 5th and 6th November, 2011. Come and join us…

Enjoy… Experience… Explore… Encounter… East Griqualand!

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Encounter East Griqualand Gallery 2011

From the overnight guest to company meetings, our three star guest house caters for a wide variety of needs and we will be happy to accommodate your preference.

The guest house is set in a secluded garden with safe parking, in the center of Kokstad close to all the mayor shops and restaurants. The doctors and hospitals are also within walking distance.