Heritage

With heritage steeped in the country’s most significant history, from native cultures and customs to moments in time, heroes of the past and communities of the future, visit the Eastern Cape and explore the origins of Steve Biko, Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela and the heritage and legacy born from their people and their home.

A number of heritage sites can be found within the Eastern Cape ranging from school buildings to churches as well as paleontological sites. These heritage sites are of natural and cultural importance to an area.

Attractions & Activities

Great Fish Point Lighthouse

Great Fish Point Lighthouse

A rekindling of the light ceremony, as noted by a bronze mounted plaque, commemorated the shining centennial of the Great Fish Point Lighthouse on
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Olive Scheriner House

Olive Scheriner House

The famous South African authoress, who, amongst many other literary works, wrote Story of an African Farm, lived in No. 9 Cross Street, Cradock,
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Schreiner House

Schreiner House

Period house museum commemorating the life of Oliver Schreiner (1855-1920), renowned author and human rights acyivist. Satellite of the National English Literary…… Free entry
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