Amatola mountain region
The Amatola Mountains are famous for their scenery and history, and stretch from Adelaide in the east to Stutterheim in the west. With its lush forests and ancient battlefields, it is an area steeped in Xhosa culture and early settler history.
The dense forests of the Amatolas are a haven for the endangered Cape parrot, and were also home to the first dinosaur to be iden- tified in South Africa, the Blinkwater Monster, a large fossilised reptile discovered near Fort Beaufort.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Cathcart, where troutfishing, hiking, riding and bird watching are among the attractions. The Amatole Hiking Trail is a well-known scenic, but strenuous, trail.
The coastal city of Port Elizabeth, which has earned the name “Friendly City”, is a superb holiday destination offering a diverse mix of eco-attractions. The Isuzu National Sailing Week is held annually in April in the waters of Algoa Bay.
The Red Location Museum of the People’s Struggle in New Brighton – winner of three international awards – was designed to be both a monument to South Africa’s struggle against