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At the Kenton tourism office, our team embodies passion, enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication. We live and breathe this region, with our hearts wide open, eager to showcase its wonders to both local and international visitors. Once you’ve immersed yourself in Kenton and its surrounding beauty, it’s hard not to find yourself wanting to linger just a little longer each day as a “bare-footer.” The area is rich with natural beauty, history, and timeless adventures. Our mission—one we’re absolutely thrilled to have—is to share our story with you, our next guest to The Barefoot Capital of the World!
Below you’ll find a brief overview of the gem of the region, Bathurst. We hope to see you soon, and experience the best kept secret Mzanzi has on offer!
Bathurst village is situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is just over 10 kilometres inland from Port Alfred and administered by the Ndlambe municipality. Bathurst is a quaint and quirky village with much to see and do for both outdoor adventurers and people wanting to experience the best of what eastern cape has to offer. With many great restaurants, pubs, shops and historical sites, Bathurst will keep you busy and make you smile. Like the local Bathurstians say:” There is no thirst like Bathurst.”
Bathurst History – Bathurst in the Eastern Cape, is one of the smallest but most interesting Municipalities in South Africa. Founded in 1820, this peaceful little Village on the left bank of the Kowie River. Bathurst is renowned for its quaint and very old architecture. The oldest Building in Bathurst is the powder magazine, built by the military before the arrival of the settlers. The oldest unaltered Anglican church building in South Africa is St. John’s in Bathurst. The settler blacksmith Thomas Hartley built the original Bathurst forge in 1821. In 1831 it was converted into a pub, the oldest licensed inn of South Africa, Historical Pig and Whistle
Bathurst offers a variety of accommodation, restaurants, activities and experiences that will make the most of your time with us, create amazing memories and leave you wanting!