Things to Do in Mthatha

The Nelson Mandela Museum:

The Nelson Mandela National Museum opened its doors on the 11th of February 2000 and is visited by thousands of South African and international tourists every year. It is considered one of South Africa's most significant heritage institutions. Tourism information about Mthatha can also be found here.

Things to do within 10km:

• Mthatha Country Club -18 hole golf, tennis, squash
• Nelson Mandela Museum- his long walk to freedom
• Bowls on Sunday at the local Mthatha Bowls Club

30km outside Mthatha, the Nelson Mandela Experience:

• Mvezo Village tours – place of his birth
• Qunu Village tours – his home
• Mqekezweni Village tours- where he shaped his democratic life

Activities Nearby

18 hole golf course Gym/fitness center Nature reserve Restaurants

Squash courts Shopping centre Tennis courts

Other things to do in and around Mthatha are:

• Picnic at Mthatha Dam
• Visit one of the local nature reserves
• Hike the Madiba Trail
• Drive the Nelson Mandela Route through Bisho to King
  Williamstown
• Visit Nelson Mandela's childhood village in Qunu
• See the famous Hole in the Wall
  - only one hour away
• Visit Coffee Bay