Cottages Accommodation Near Qunu
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
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More info about Qunu
It was in this tiny village in the Eastern Cape that the world said a final goodbye to an icon. Qunu in the Eastern Cape is where Nelson Mandela was laid to rest on December 15, 2013 following a state funeral, and attended by the world’s most powerful current and past presidents, the Pope, the Dalai Lama and other prominent dignitaries.
Rolihlahla Mandela was born in a village nearby in 1918 but spent much of his childhood in Qunu. He was schooled in the village and a teacher gave him the name Nelson, a customary practice whereby schoolchildren were given westernised names. Thus the name Nelson Mandela was to become known to the entire world on his epic life journey to ensure racial equality.
The Nelson Mandela Youth & Heritage Centre is located in Qunu and tour guides take visitors through Mandela’s life story. Stops are made at his original home consisting of 3 huts, followed... Show more
About Cottages
Guests escape the noise and bustle of lodges by opting to stay in either fully self-catering or bed and breakfast cottages. Self-catering cottages are a home away from home and come fully equipped with everything guests need. Most self catering cottages also come with a cleaning service, Dstv, and a private patio/entertainment area. Guests who opt for bed and breakfast cottages enjoy their own private patio/entertainment area, luxury amenities, Dstv, and cleaning service. There is often a small kitchenette, if guests wish to do a little cooking, and a relaxing lounge area. Cottages are ideal for families, small groups of friends and couples wishing for a more private retreat.