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Things to see in Makhanda, South Africa (South Africa): 9 places and when to go
Makhanda, South Africa is a town in South Africa with around 92,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (4), History (2). The best known are 1820 Settlers National Monument, Albany Museum, South Africa and St Michael and St George Cathedral, Makhanda. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -33.2996, 26.52
- Population
- About 92,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · History (2) · Museums and art (1) · Temples (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 114 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Governors Kop, at 860 m.
What to see in Makhanda, South Africa
The places in and around Makhanda, South Africa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- 1820 Settlers National MonumentMonument in South Africa2.2 km
- Albany Museum, South AfricaMuseum located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa1.5 km
- St Michael and St George Cathedral, MakhandaCathedral in Makhanda, South Africa1.3 km
- Blaauwkrantz Nature ReserveNature reserve in the Eastern Cape20 km
- Cycad Nature ReserveCycad nature reserve in the Eastern Cape24 km
- Thomas Baines Nature ReserveNature reserve in Eastern Cape, South Africa, near Grahamstown12 km
- Buffalo Kloof Protected EnvironmentProtected Environment in the Eastern Cape in South Africa17 km
- Fort SelwynBuilding in South Africa2.1 km
- Governors KopMountain in South Africa17 km
When to go to Makhanda, South Africa
The best time to visit Makhanda, South Africa is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:58
- FebBest time13:11
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:10
- MayPossible10:17
- JunPossible9:49
- JulPossible10:00
- AugPossible10:46
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:51
- NovBest time13:45
- DecBest time14:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 49. In January, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Makhanda, South Africa
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 114 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Port Alfred13 places47 km
- Gqeberha20 places113 km
- Uitenhage5 places117 km
- East London, South Africa17 places131 km
- Queenstown, South Africa6 places159 km
- Graaff-Reinet19 places216 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Makhanda, South Africa?
The best known: 1820 Settlers National Monument, Albany Museum, South Africa, St Michael and St George Cathedral, Makhanda, Blaauwkrantz Nature Reserve, Cycad Nature Reserve. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Makhanda, South Africa?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 49.
How do you get to Makhanda, South Africa?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 114 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Makhanda, South Africa as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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