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Talk about spoilt for choice! Tickle your taste buds at over 30 restaurants, coffee shops, fast food outlets and pubs in Port Alfred, from luxurious interiors to al fresco dining, catering to all tastes. Funky van der Riet Street is home to eight restaurants, including Graze by the River, Trip Advistor’s top rated restaurant in Port Alfred. Stop off at The Courtyard and enjoy an al fresco meal, and browse an exquisite Antique and Décor Shop, whilst stopping off to buy fresh flowers. Niche offers homemade delights and preserves as well as excellent meals, or stop off at Athena’s delight—a Greek speciality shop. to My Pond Hotel’s Lily Restaurant. offers good home cooked fare. Legendary Ocean Basket is on the banks of the Kowie River, adjacent Fancy freshly caught fish—stop off at Skippers Catch, or funky Stoom Pot Historic Wharf Street is home to another Trip Advisor favourite, Wharf Street Brew Pub, housed in a beautifully preserved stone building, the original Customs House. Next door, visit our very own Craft Brewery, Little Brewery on the Wharf and sample some of the finest beers and ales. An unexpected pleasure awaits you behind an excellent antique shop—where you will step back in time to courtyard dining and a quaint wine bar. Our three Hotels offer excellent dining in beautiful surroundings. Highlander Pub and fine dining at the Thistle Restaurant. The Royal St Andrews Hotel sports the iconic My Pond Hotel, on the banks of the Kowie River has excellent dining at the Lily Restaurant or enjoy a meal at Halyards Hotel, for unparalleled views of the Small Boat Harbour and Marina. If you love wildlife, you are in for a fine dining treat at Oceana Game Reserve, or visit one of two coffee shops at the pretty Duck Pond in the CBD and enjoy the multitude of water birds. Meet the locals at quirky Saloon 72 on the R-72, or Kenny’s Pub in the CBD. or organic home grown food at the Bean and Olive at the Beavers Centre. beachfront—watch the sunset and fishing boats go out to sea and enjoy a great meal. The Links is a firm favourite, situated high on the hill overlooking the Kowie River, Marina and Ocean. Enjoy a family favourite at Wimpy Another favourite is Guidos on the Our two malls, offer a number of choices. Grab a takeaway at Debonairs or Fishaways at the Heritage Mall in the CBD, or have a break from shopping at Rosehill Mall and visit Coffee at the Mall for homemade treats, or take the kids to Spur. MENU Eat, drink and be merry @ over 30 restaurants, coffee shops & pubs in Port Alfred Other great spot for views and excellent meals are Harry B’s at the Ski Boat Club on the banks of the Kowie River, or Tash’s on the Small Boat Harbour where you can enjoy craft gin and beers and excellent family meals. Whatever your choice, even if you were to visit one restaurant a day for a whole month, you still will not have exhausted all the possibilities. The Kowie takes it’s food seriously!!!
Port Alfred is surrounded by an abundance of malariafree Game Reserves, mostly Big 5, each reserve offering unique experiences. Whether you plan for a day trip, or an overnight stay, this is a must-to-do. EXPLORE THE WILD Situated on the eastern side of Port Alfred, spectacular 5 Star Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve (pictured above) is “where heaven, earth and the ocean meet”. Set in a spectacular and unique environment, this luxurious 5 star reserve offers luxurious accommodation, and is open for day visits including game drives, meals and spa treatments. Read more ….. If you fancy a hike in a game reserve, or a day out with the kiddies, Mansfield Game Reserve is situated in Port Alfred on the banks of the Kowie River. This 10,000 acre reserve has no dangerous game, however, it is stocked with various species of antelope, zebra and giraffe. It offers a variety of overnight accommodation, including camping facilities and has a great picnic / braai area and children’s play park. Read more... Similarly, Pomeroy Lodges east of Port Alfred offers self catering luxury lodges, hiking trails and is stock with non-dangerous game. Read more….. Sibuya Boat Transfer White Lion at Pumba To the west of Port Alfred, situated in Kenton-on-Sea, two Big 5 reserves, Sibuya Game Reserve and Kariega Game Reserve can be found. The unique ‘Sibuya Experience’ starts immediately with a 45 minute boat transfer up the Kariega Estuary. It is unrivalled as a birding destination, and the breathtakingly beautiful game reserve is sanctuary to an abundance of diverse wildlife, including the Big 5. Sibuya proudly boasts two luxurious Eco-Destinations, and pride themselves on delicious buffet-style meals served el fresco. Day trip game drives are available. Read more…. Kariega Game Reserve is a 10,000 ha family-owned Big 5 private reserve of pristine African wilderness and two abundant rivers. The reserve has safari lodges and offers game drives. Find out more about Kariega Travelling north of Port Alfred, Eco friendly Pumba, a proud member of the Green Leaf Conservation Initiative, provides an intimate African safari experience and is home to the Big 5 as well as rare white lion (pictured left), hippo, hyena, cheetah, giraffes, and various antelope. Game drives, spa treatments and meals are available. Read more... Kwantu Game Reserve is a magical blend of nature and history. It is a Big 5 reserve offering game drives and Afro Asian traditional cuisine. Click here to read more... There are over 400 bird species recorded in the area. A day trip with a qualified birding guide is a treat. Explore coastal estuaries and wetlands, riverine and dune forests, valley thicket, Eastern Cape Fynbos, savannah and grasslands or freshwater pans. For information on birding click here.
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