Situated in the Bushmans River Canyon in the Eastern Cape, Alicedale is 50 kilometres from Grahamstown and 100 kilometres from Port Elizabeth.
Surrounded by valley bushveld, the town exhibits a rich multi-cultural heritage, from ancient Bushman paintings to the Victorian Karoo flavour of a century ago, when it was developed as a major railway junction.
Shamwari Game Reserve, 20 minutes from Alicedale, is equipped with a private landing strip. Air charters can be arranged with registered charter companies or private aircraft. Prior arrangements must be made with Bushman Sands for landing and transfer to Alicedale.
Flight Co-ordinates and Details
- Runway Elevation: 695 ft
- Runway Headings: 30/15
- Runway GPS Co-ordinates: 33:27:42 S / 26:03:13 E
- Length: 1200 m
- Width: 20m
- Surface: Compacted Grass
- Caution: Game fence, game and telephone line
