Area Profiles

Graaff-Reinet is well known as being one of South Africa's oldest towns and is commonly referred to as "the heart of the Great Karoo". A couple of things you may not have known about Graaff-Reinet are that it is renowned for its Cape Dutch architecture and that an abundance of pre-dinosaur fossils has been found in the area. A brief history of the area  Graaff-Reinet was founded in 1786 by governor Cornelius van de Graaff. Reinet House, which is now a museum, was named in honour of the governor's wife, Cornelia, and is home to one of the largest living grapevines in the world. From as early as the late 18th century, Graaff-Reinet was a busy trading centre,...

The Eastern Cape stretches from Plettenberg Bay in the west, along the spectacular Wild Coast with its rugged, rocky cliffs and dense green bush, to the Kwazulu-Natal border in the north-west. The Indian Ocean is warm and temperate. The major cities of the Eastern Cape are Port Elizabeth, situated on Algoa Bay, and East London. The capital city is Bisho with Grahamstown and Uitenhage also being important towns. Grahamstown is home to Rhodes University and some excellent private schools for boys and girls. Uitenhage is well known for its automotive manufacturing industry. This industry is a major source of employment in the region and large numbers of cars are...

Humansdorp is a quaint country town just a few kilometres inland from the coast in Jeffreys Bay. This quiet little town has much to offer, close to all Jeffreys Bay facilities and amenities. Families can opt out of the rat race in the city and lay down roots in a peaceful countryside environment in Humansdorp. You can find everything you need within a short distance from schools and a hospital to shops and even the beach. Humansdorp houses are predominantly free standing on spacious plots. Most homes don't have the unsightly security measures employed in the city such as high walls, spikes, barbed wire, electrified fencing. Humansdorp is a small town, a close knit...

Tsitsikamma is situated within the Garden Route National Park along a spectacular stretch of coast, bounded by the Bloukrans River to the west, the Eerste River to the east, fronted by the warm Indian Ocean, and a lovely backdrop formed by the Tsitsikamma Mountains. Tsitsikamma was so called by the Khoi San people, meaning ‘Place of Many Waters’. The name is apt for here are river gorges cutting deep into the coastline, forming kloofs and waterfalls between large tracts of indigenous forest and fynbos. For lovers of nature Tsitsikamma is ideal: sea and forest birds are prolific, as is the fauna which includes antelope, mongoose, wild cat, caracal,...

Jeffreys Bay is a quaint seaside village in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The area is filled with lush greenery and stunning ocean views. Jeffreys Bay is known for its world-renowned beaches and surfing waves. There are various property types such as townhouses, apartments and free-standing homes available for families, retirees and investors alike. A brief history of the area The town is named after Captain Jeffreys who sailed his cargo ship on the East Coast of South Africa on trading expeditions in the 1840s. It was during one of his trips that an epidemic of scurvy broke aboard, forcing him to land his vessel in what he believed to be a...

Aston Bay is a naturally beautiful suburb of Jeffrey's Bay, located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It encompasses Marina Martinique, a sizable residential marina and is located approximately 80 km to the west of Port Elizabeth. This coastal town provides a family-friendly appeal with stunning views all around. There are various property types available within this lush and leafy suburb making it an ideal place to live for anyone of all ages. A brief history of the area Aston Bay was established as a fishing village in the 1850s and forms part of Jeffrey's Bay which was named after Captain Jeffreys, who sailed his cargo ship up and down the...

The area is known and loved by everyone for different reasons. This is because "J/Bay", as it's affectionately known, has so much to offer. Surrounded by lush kloofs, nature reserves and within easy reach of game parks and waterfalls - Jeffreys Bay is ideally positioned to offer both local visitors and tourists the holiday of a lifetime and an investment opportunity not to be missed! Jeffreys Bay which includes Aston Bay, Marina Martinique and Paradise Beach is situated 10 km east of Humansdorp and is the most important coastal holiday town in the Kouga region. The whole area is well-known for its quality and number of seashells, of the Southern Cape and...

Jeffreys Bay central is where it all happens, the heart of the Jeffreys Bay area. Located on the Eastern Cape Coast this town has much to offer both residents and visitors alike. A popular holiday destination, Jeffreys Bay central is only a stone's throw from the beautiful white sandy beaches with blue flag status that the area is famous for. Another thing that the Jeffreys Bay area is famous for is the surfing. Globally renowned as one of the best surf hot spots, international surfers from around the world visit the area in anticipation of mastering the waves. From here you can explore the surrounding area, attractions and activities at your leisure with easy access to...

Paradise Beach is situated along a wide stretch of pristine golden sandy beach in the Jeffreys Bay area on the cost of the Eastern Cape. This is where the wealthy live the glamorous celebrity lifestyle with beach front properties and seaside villas. Paradise Beach offers prime investment property with the ocean lapping at your front door and not a care in the world. If there were ever a place to purchase the perfect holiday property, this is it. Watch the dolphins frolic on the surf from your front porch, drink in the endless sunsets over a glass of fine wine and breathe in the crisp salty sea air first thing in the morning. Paradise Beach offers residents and...

This suburb of Jeffreys Bay is known for its impeccable beaches, quality of living and holiday atmosphere. It's an ideal place to put down roots if you're looking for a stable, quiet neighbourhood with a thriving social schedule.  A brief history of the area  Jeffreys Bay is thought to have been named after the first business that opened its doors in the area. There were already fishermen in the area working the beaches at Wavecrest and the industry quickly grew in the surrounding areas.  Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)  Port Elizabeth Airport is approximately one hour, and 3 minutes (86,4 km) away via the N2. The CBD is a mere...