| Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Alice Situated east of Fort Beaufort on the banks of the Tyume River, Alice was founded in 1824 as a mission station of the Glasgow Mission Society. This mission was abandoned during the Frontier Wars and it was not until 1847, when Fort Hare (named after Major General John Hare) was built, that the missionaries returned and a small town developed around the mission station. Alice was named after Princess Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria. Today Alice is an important educational centre, home to the University of Fort Hare and Lovedale College, Sandile Kop, east of the town, was named in honour of the famous Xhosa chief, Sandile. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Bishop 64 km, Fort Beaufort 23 km, Grahamstown 100 km, Port Elizabeth 241 km Banks Fnb, Standard Rivers Tyume HISTORICAL VIEW De Beers Centenary Gallery A modern museum housing publications, graphics, sculptures and paintings. Works of international and South African artists, including Gerald Sekoto, Michael Zondi and George Pemba are featured. FS Malan Museum A fine collection of publications, costumes, beadwork and wooden sculptures. Guided tours on request Lovedale College Established 1824 Lovedale Press One of the oldest printing and publishing companies in the country Sandile Kop A hillock near the town named after the ill-fated Xhosa chief Sandile, who led his people against the British in the last three Frontier Wars. This hill also has a memorial to Rev James Steart, one of the town’s original Scottish missionaries University of Fort Hare The first university in South Africa exclusively for black students, opened in 1916 by Prime Minister General Louis Botha. It is the alma mater of Nelson Mandela. NATURE Double Drift Game Reserve A 23 000 ha nature reserve situated between the Great Fish and Keiskamma Rivers. Various game species, including black rhino, buffalo, hippo, zebra, kudu, impala and gemsbok ACTIVITIES Hiking Double Drift Nature / Hiking Trail Ruins of Fort Willshire and Fort Montgomery and San rock art. Accommodation at Double Drift Hiking Lodge Accommodation in and around Alice Sangweni Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Alice
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 Mbabala Lodge - Eastern Cape Parks accommodation in Alice
The Mbabala ("bushbuck") Lodge was also once the house of early settlers. Warthogs, bushbucks and bushpigs often frequent the area.Great Fish River Nature ReserveFor the tourist, the reserve offers a wonderful wildlife experience, with larg... More
 Pelican Place accommodation in Alice
Not only is this a beautiful environment, but facilities in and around the establishment are extensive. Each cottage has a color television set with M-Net, DSTV and a video... More
 Mak & Mak Guest House accommodation in Alice
Situated in the heart of the historical town of Alice in the Eastern Cape. A South African village town, home to Fort Hare University where African leaders like Nelson Mandela studied. ... More
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