Mthatha, known once as Umtata is full of historical interest because so many of South Africa’s black leaders hail from this area, of which Nelson Mandela, Bantu Holomisa and Walter Sisulu are some.  Accommodation in Mthatha has to be good to cater for the needs of people who flock here to see where Nelson Mandela grew up and the Big Five Guest House is always sought after by those who look for quality accommodation.

Mthatha also has a museum which is a major attraction as it offers plenty of information and exhibits on the life and times of Nelson Mandela. There are also many other attractions in the area like the Walter Sisulu University, the Ndluli Nature Reserve, the Mthatha Dam, the Mthatha Country Club and Golf Course, the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital as well as the Hole-in-the-Wall; a truly remarkable landmark along the Wild Coast.

To cater for the many visitors to this area, there are many different types of accommodation offered of which the Big Five Guest House is highly sought after. You don’t get more good food, comfort and hospitality than what you get here, and the cherry on the top is that the Big Five Guest House is also affordable.

Whats on Offer:

• a family run guest house with beautiful African décor
• en-suite rooms
• air conditioning and heating, electric blankets
• a full English Breakfast in the dining room – when the weather is good it is out on the sundeck
• you can opt for self catering if you wish because there is a fully equipped kitchen
• dinner and snack platters are available so you don’t have to cook
• packed lunches are also available
• braai facilities
• tea and coffee making facilities
• DSTV
• electronic safe
• hair dryer
• complimentary toiletries
• laundry services;  laundry bag to take home
• business services – fax, printing, wireless Internet etc
• safe parking
• airport transfers
• tourist information – maps and advice on the area
• mini tuck shop

Contact Details:

Corner of 27 Atwell Madala Street and John Beer Drive
Northcrest
Mthatha
5099

Tel: 047 534 1230
Cell: 082 501 7916
Fax: 086 666 5052
email: enquiries@bigfiveguesthouse.com
Website: www.bigfiveguesthouse.com