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Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Bedford

Bedford, with it’s roses, pretty gardens, fine old buildings, scenic mountains and forests, is the ideal holiday destination for those who enjoy beauty in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. For the outdoor enthusiast and nature lover the area offers a variety of hikes and game farm. The town was named after the Duke of Bedford, a friend of Cape Governor Sir Andries Stockenstrom.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Adelaide 22 km, Fort Beaufort 55 km, Grahamstad 95 km, Port Alfred 150 km

Average Rainfall: Mostly during summer

Average Temperature
summer min 12°c; Max 35°c; Winter Min 1°c, Max 19°c – 21°c

Banks

FNB, Standard

HISTORICAL VIEW

Anglican Church (1882)

Bezuidenhout’s Cave

The ironstone needle in the Baviaans River Valley indicated the cave where Fanie Bezuidenhout was killed – the indicdent which led to the Slagtersnek Rebellion.

Dutch Reformed Church

Emigrants Cabin

Glen Lyden (1827)

Old Standard Bank Building

ATTRACTIONS

Annual Events

Arts Festival

Biltongfees

Bazaars

Collection of Butterflies

Succulents And Birds’ Eggs

A world famous private collection, including over 6000 butterflies

ACTIVITIES

Hunting

The area offers various opportunities for hunting

Accommodation in and around Leeupoort

Wild and Free    accommodation in Leeupoort
Set against a backdrop of lush green mountainous vegetation, Wild & Free Game Lodge blends in with the natural surroundings with spectacular views over the valley. No luxury or detail has been overlooked, creating a tranquil haven and a truly uni... More
Sable Lodge    accommodation in Leeupoort
The Lodge enjoys traversing rights over 10 000 ha of African bush, roamed by the Big Five and other rare species such as the Sable antelope and Tsesebe. Sable Lodge is a paradise for bird watchers, with more than 300 species which are indigenous to t... More



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