Grahamstown festival travel

26 Apr 2010

[To reduce email overload we have staggered the distribution of this info. This means there is a greater than usual chance that the prices have changed.]

The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown takes place from the 20th June until the 4th July. After watching your Fifa World Cup match in Port Elizabeth, why not drive off to the festival, enjoy the arts and let your hedonistic side loose in the evenings. Here's the schedule of matches at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium:

12 Jun	15 Jun	18 Jun	21 Jun	23 Jun	26 Jun, 4pm	2 Jul, 4pm	10 Jul, 8:30pm
Korea R v Greece	Ivory Coast v Portugal	Germany v Syria	Spain v Honduras	Slovenia v England	Winner (A) v Runner up (B)	Quarterfinal	Third place

Accommodation in Grahamstown

The Rhodes University campus opens their residences to visitors during the festival, where you can stay from R226 a night. Here's where you can book.

Port Elizabeth accommodation

You may want to spend a few days in Port Elizabeth as well. Here's some PE accommodation options (subject to change).

Bluewater Bay
Bluewater Beachfront R320

Bluewater Bay
Dolphin Dance Lodge R390

Bluewater Beach
Poseidon Lodge R420

Accommodation in the rest of South Africa

Amanzimtoti accommodation from R390 Sandcastle 031-903-4820 cinderella6@mweb.co.za	Amanzimtoti accommodation from R300 Wade Estate 031-903-4800 denine@chooseskillafrica.co.za
Crawford, Cape Town from R950 per unit per night (2 bedrooms) Mohan's place (strictly Halaal) 082 777 9792 mohansplace@telkomsa.net	Durbanville, Cape Town from R330 per person sharing Ruslamere Guest House (has a Spa) 021-975-5677 info@ruslamere.co.za
Gugulethu, Cape Town from R650 per person sharing Kaya's Home to Relax: Bed & Breakfast 021-638-7109 reagela@vodamail.co.za	to advertise here for R100/month, please contact cheapflights@southafrica.to
Kuilsriver, Cape Town from R300 per person sharing 3 Palms Bed & Breakfast 021-906-3588 3palmsbandb@telkomsa.net	Stellenbosch, Cape Town from R590 per person sharing Stellenbosch Lodge 021-888-0100 sales@stblodge.co.za
Bluff, Durban All Seasons Guest House 031-466-2923 allseasonsbandb@telkomsa.net	Morningside, Durban from R250 Flatcrown 082-368-6685 flatcrowncottage@gmail.com
Hazyview accommodation from R125 per person Nie-Zel Loghomes 082-492 2460 elmamalan@vodamail.co.za	Alberton, Johannesburg from R550 Le Cozmo 011-867-2987 bookings@lecozmo.co.za
Boksburg, Johannesburg from R750 Afrique boutique hotel (near Airport) 011-918-8001 info@abhotel.co.za	Boksburg, Johannesburg from R250 Matsway Guesthouse (near Airport) 082-562-7573 metilda@lantic.net
Kempton Park, Johannesburg (near Airport) from R350 per person sharing B&B The African Rose (Self catering unit also available) 079-037-9688 phoenixrose2009@yahoo.com	Kimberley acommodation from R260 Hadison Park Guest House hadisonpark@kimberley.co.za ph 053-861-5929
Knysna accommodation from R450 per person per night Bayhouse Self Catering 082-574-7047 info@bayhouse.co.za	Swakopmund, Namibia from N$310 Duneside Guest House 081-127-7240 runge@iway.na
Upington accommodation from R750 Sun River Kalahari Lodge 082-855-7757 reception@sunriverlodge.co.za	Witbank accommodation from R320 Lala 4mula 082-874-3040 guesthouse@lala4mula.co.za

Fifa World Cup accommodation & services

Dolphin Beach, Cape Town 3 bedroom luxury apartment 24 hour security Fully serviced (cleaned every day) Classic view of Table Mountain On beach, pool available, parking R2000/day (minimum 5 days) Ph 021-557-6880	Parklands, Cape Town 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms (house) 24 hour security Fully serviced (cleaned every day) Pool & Jacuzzi bath Double Garage R120,000 for entire World Cup Ph 084-900-1207
Kuilsriver, Cape Town Collect From / Deliver to Cape Town International Airport or Long Distance Bus Terminal.Dinner Bed & Full Breakfast as well as a Lunch Parcel. Transport to and from Kuilsriver Station First Class Train Ticket between Kuilsriver Station and Cape Town Station $130/day/person sharing 3 Palms Cape Bed & Breakfast 021-906-3588 3palmsbandb@telkomsa.net
Johannesburg Entire house for only R30 000 p/mnth. 3 beds (sleeps up to 8 people) plus pool and additional tented accommodation. (sleeps up to 8 ) 2 baths Fully serviced (cleaned every day) Part of an estate 10 min from soccer city +27 78 268 9550 or ngconoc@webmail.co.za
Johannesburg Entire house for only R80 000 p/mnth. 3 beds plus study. ( Sleeps 8 ) 2 baths d/auto garages – in a estate 10 min from soccer city +27 82 412 0356	Cape Town Chauffeur transport for World Cup (including German language) Hire 4x4 landrovers Johannesburg for World Cup (with rooftent to sleep in) Contact cheapflights@southafrica.to

Flights to Port Elizabeth

To get to the Grahamstown Festival, fly to Port Elizabeth and then hire a car. These are the best prices we could find on the specific dates mentioned. Prices will be different on other dates, and all prices are subject to change. Book at www.southafrica.to/bookings.php5 (except where there is a link to a specific airline below).

Flight route	Departure date	Return date	Cheapest Airline	Price
Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth	27 Jun 2010	5 Jul 2010	SAA (South African Airways)	R3,672
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth	27 Jun 2010	5 Jul 2010	1time Airline	R1,197
Durban to Port Elizabeth	27 Jun 2010	5 Jul 2010	Kulula Airlines	R936
Dubai to Port Elizabeth	27 Jun 2010	5 Jul 2010	Emirates	R9,123
East London to Port Elizabeth	27 Jun 2010	5 Jul 2010	SAA (South African Airways	R3,219
Johannesburg to PE	27 Jun 2010	5 Jul 2010	SAA (South African Airways)	R1,688
London to Port Elizabeth	27 Jun 2010	5 Jul 2010	British Airways	1,115 GBP
Nelspruit to Port Elizabeth	27 Jun 2010	5 Jul 2010	British Airways	R3,325