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30 June-9 July 2011
Grahamstown, South Africa
Travel & Stay
 

Accommodation guide

For comprehensive guide on accommodation in Grahamstown during the Festival and a full list of places to stay and contact numbers.
Download this document (PDF).
 

Accommodation forms

To book accommodation in the Rhodes residences, the Rhodes Festival Hotel or various High Schools in Grahamstown
Download this document (PDF).
 

TRAVEL PACKAGES

We have partnered with travel specialists Travel247 to put together simple, one call travel packages to the Festival. Whether you're coming for four nights or fifteen, these packages have been carefully designed to give you the best possible Festival experience at the lowest cost. All packages include flights, car rental and accommodation at the "Festival Hotel", a joint project between the Festival and Rhodes University. Packages for 2010 are still being finalised, but you can make enquiries by contacting them on +27 (0)11 502 3511

If you'd like to go it alone, we suggest booking your flights into Port Elizabeth early (British Airways, 1Time, Kulula, and SA Express all have flights into the city). To get to Grahamstown, either book a car and make the pleasant 120km journey through the magnificent Eastern Cape, or book an intercity transfer with us once booking is open in April 2010.

Accommodation

There are loads of accommodation options in Grahamstown - from University res accommodation, school hostels, B&Bs and self-catering houses. All the contact information and booking details will be contained in our booking kit from March 2010. Rhodes University has already opened reservations for their accommodation, including space at their "Festival Hotel" - you can access their booking forms and all the relevant information here.

Air travel

SAA, British Airways, 1time or Kulula.com all fly to Port Elizabeth. Bookings can be made through any ASATA travel agent or on the respective airlines’ websites.

Intercity transport

A Festival transport system to and from Grahamstown meets flights at Port Elizabeth Airport (except flights after 20:00) as well as buses and trains at the Port Elizabeth terminals. It will also make stops at key points around Port Elizabeth.
NB: Booking is essential.

INTERCITY FARE
Single fare including VAT
Port Elizabeth/Grahamstown R180 per person.
Return fare is double the above.
Intercity Transport arrangements can also be made during the Festival by enquiring at the TRANSPORT DESK in the Monument foyer. Bookings are open through Computicket.

Avis car hire

AVIS is the Festival’s exclusive car rental company for 2010. Their sponsorship of some of the vehicles for Festival use is gratefully acknowledged. For special Avis Festival rates please contact Andre at Avis Grahamstown on 082 650 2235 or email: grahamstownagency@avis.co.za

AVIS VAN & 4X4 RENTAL
To qualify for special Festival rates on van and 4X4 rentals please call Central Reservations on 0861 424 424 and quote ZX

Festival Hopper

We will be operating an extensive "hop on hop off" service around Grahamstown during the Festival, enabling you to move to all the main venues across town. Passes will be on sale during the Festival.

LUXURY GAME LODGES

The Eastern Cape boasts some of the best game lodges in the country - featuring spectacular scenery and the Big Five. Some lodges close to Grahamstown offer special rates to Festival goers. To see a list, click here