Here is a guide for those interested in learning about the Mthatha tourist attractions.
Mthatha is home to some of the Eastern Cape’s most stunning natural wonders, rich cultural heritage, and a unique connection with Nelson Mandela and the Xhosa history.
The city is smaller than other cities in SA, but beautiful upcoming tourist destinations make the place worth your visit.
Mthatha Tourist Attractions
Beautiful Places To Visit
Below are the major tourist attractions in Mthatha:
- The Nelson Mandela Museum
- Hluleka Nature Reserve
- Hluleka Marine Protected Area
- Prentjiesberg
- Collywobbles Vulture Colony is found in the sheer cliffs of the Mbashe gorge in rural Mthatha on the Mbashe River.
These are the Mthatha tourist attractions in South Africa.
The Nelson Mandela Museum
The Nelson Mandela Museum was built in honor of the first president of South Africa, who hailed from Mthatha.
The museum comprises three separate structures:
- The Bhunga Building in Mthatha
- The Qunu component
- The open-air museum
The Qunu component and the open-air museum are in Mvezo, where Nelson Madiba Mandela was born.
The museum is located on the N2 highway in Mthatha and promises a memorable cultural experience and insight into the first president’s life.
The Bhunga building accommodates an exhibition tracing Nelson Mandela’s journey as told in his own words and narrated in part from his biography ‘A Long Walk to Freedom.’
The museum also showcases a diverse selection of the gifts bestowed on the statesman during his presidency.
The Nelson Mandela Youth and Heritage Centre at Qunu comprises the second component of the Nelson Mandela Museum.
This is all the information about the Nelson Mandela museum in Mthatha, South Africa.
What Are The Tourist Attraction Around Mthatha
Luchaba Nature Reserve lies on 460-hectare land adjacent to the Mthatha dam and is home to various wildlife, grasslands, and wetlands.
Kwelera National Botanical Garden promoted biodiversity education to the locals and attracted tourists to the region.
Wild Coast Beaches extend from the Great Kei River to the Mtamvuna River.
This is all you need to know about Mthatha tourist attractions in South Africa.
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