Kenton-on-Sea

Kenton-on-Sea is a town of 5,200 people (2011) in the Sunshine Coast region. Kenton-on-Sea is within easy reach of the Addo Elephant Park and the well-known Shamwari Game Reserve and Kariega Game Reserve.

Understand
Kenton-on-Sea lies between two tidal rivers and offers beaches. The seafront comprises calm estuaries, sheltered rocky coves and long expanses of pristine sand. The Bushman and Kariega Rivers are also pleasant places to take part in activities detailed below. This area is steeped in history and there are many surrounding towns like Grahamstown, Alexandria, Bathurst and Salem which are rich in historical value and worth a visit. For the avid golfer there are two excellent courses within easy reach.

Get in
Kenton-on-Sea is midway between Port Elizabeth and East London - approximately 75 minutes' drive from Port Elizabeth, 20 minutes from Port Alfred and 30 minutes from Grahamstown.

See
The beaches at Kenton-On-Sea have been voted as the best in South Africa. They offer a choice of beautiful secluded coves, long expanses of sand, unspoilt dunes, and easy swimming in the lagoons and the sea.

Do
Swimming, surfing, fishing, snorkeling, collecting shells, or just strolling on the beach can all be part of a day in Kenton. Boats are available for hire for cruising up the two tidal rivers that form the borders of Kenton, the Bushmans and Kariega Rivers. These rivers also offer superb fishing, sailing, water skiing and windsurfing.

Horse trails and canoe trails are also available at Kenton.



Bird watching is most rewarding in this part of the Eastern Cape, with horse riding trails through indigenous Milkwood forests.

Various game reserves have been established along the upper reaches of both rivers. The unspoiled riverine bush is renowned for its bird-life and adds another dimension to the beauty of Kenton-on-Sea, which forms part of the South African Whale Route. Malaria-free Game Reserves (including Kariega, Sibuya, Amakala, Lalibela, Shamwari, Pumba, Kwandwe and Addo) are within easy driving distance.



Royal Port Alfred, Alexandria and Fish River golf courses are nearby.

Go next

 * Addo
 * Baviaans
 * Grahamstown
 * Jeffreys Bay & St Francis
 * Karoo Heartland
 * Sunshine Coast
 * Tsitsikamma