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Exploring Patensie

Patensie is located within the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It lies along the R331 road just south of Noorshoek. The Kouga Dam is located several kilometres to the west.

The name Patensie is Khoi in origin, and means “cattle resting place”.

The town is a centre for the citrus, tobacco, and vegetable farms in the area.
Patensie is also the last stop before entering the Baviaanskloof Wilderness area. Guarded by the majestic Cockscomb mountain, this little town’s activities revolve around the Citrus Industry. The journey time by car from Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) is less than an hour.

It has become a very popular tourist destination with many B&B’s and self-catering establishments, as well as fuel-stops, banks and shops to choose from.

Visit the impressive Kouga Dam built in 1967 – the first double-arched dam engineered in South Africa. Along the way, look out for unique rock formations – you may even be surprised to see Queen Victoria’s profile!

Apart from the delicious country hospitality that visitors will experience at various eateries found Patensie, it is also a popular 4 x 4 destination. Freshwater fishing, cycling, birdwatching and hiking trails are also a favourite pass-time.

Exploring Patensie

Patensie is located within the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It lies along the R331 road just south of Noorshoek. The Kouga Dam is located several kilometres to the west.

It has become a very popular tourist destination with many B&B’s and self-catering establishments, as well as fuel-stops, banks and shops to choose from.

Visit the impressive Kouga Dam built in 1967 – the first double-arched dam engineered in South Africa. Along the way, look out for unique rock formations – you may even be surprised to see Queen Victoria’s profile!

Apart from the delicious country hospitality that visitors will experience at various eateries found Patensie, it is also a popular 4 x 4 destination.

Freshwater fishing, cycling, birdwatching and hiking trails are also a favourite pass-time.

Activities & Places of Interest

Activities & Places of Interest

  • QUEEN VICTORIA’S PROFILE

    A notable landmark—a rock formation shaped by cliff erosion along the road from Patensie to the Baviaanskloof, visible when driving towards Patensie.

    Queen Vic Profile
  • KOUGA DAM

    The dam is a double curvature arch dam 82 m high with a storage capacity of 128,7 million m3.

    Kouga Dam
  • Saartjie Baartman Memorial

    Born in 1789 in the Gamtoos Valley. Exploitated and objectified in 19th-century Europe.

    Sarah-Bartmans-grave
  • Phillip’s Graves and Irrigation Tunnel

    Dr John Philip started Hankey with the the purpose of the establishment of the village to grow mielies and corn for the LMS main station at Bethelsdorp and to carry out evangelistic work.

    Phillip Tunnel
  • Bergvenster

    The Bergvenster is a natural arch that has been created by weathering of the Enon Conglomerate in the area and can be reached from Phillip Tunnel.

    Hankey
  • Pick your own strawberries!

    Strawberry Farm
  • Unique honey tasting experiences

    Pure Honey
  • Private Nature Reserves

    Game Drives, Honey and craft Gin tasting, camping, self catering

    Nature Reserve

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The Kouga region invites you to experience a slice of paradise in the Eastern Cape’s Adventure Province.

The Kouga region’s spirit is vibrant! The lush greenery and breathtaking landscapes will leave you enchanted.