What used to be known as the Transkei is now the Wild Coast and the area is now a popular tourist destination for people who want to experience the area where Nelson Mandela was born and who also want to stay in traditional Xhosa homes and live the way the rural Xhosa people live. To cope with the influx of visitors to the area, there are heaps of hotels, backpacker accommodation, B&Bs, guest houses and lodges and Lodge Bellagio is…
Mthatha is found in the Wild Coast area of the Eastern Cape. People still also refer to it as Umtata, and it is in this beautiful area that Nelson Mandela was born, and today people from all over South Africa and the world are descending this area to find out more about the area and to also visit the Nelson Mandela Museum in the village of Qunu which lies about 30km south of Mthatha. Once known as the Transkei, Mthatha…
Mthatha is Madiba country and this exquisite part of the Eastern Cape has become more sought after than ever as people want to see the town of Mvezo and Qunu and visit the Nelson Mandela Museum. This area is the homeland of the Xhosa and today you can book into any number of traditional Xhosa homes and get to see and experience the Xhosa lifestyle. Accommodation in Mthatha is sought after and Blue Banana Lodge is well situated so that…
Mthatha is the area where Nelson Mandela was born and raised and visitors to Mthatha always want to visit the Nelson Mandela Museum where they can follow the personal journey of Madiba . Mthatha offers lots of different types of accommodation and Willing Buddies B&B is a stylish and luxurious bed and breakfast situated in Fort Gale, offering guests a fabulous place to rest after exploring this region that Nelson Mandela loved do dearly. Whats on Offer: Willing Buddies is…
