Bushman Sands Hotel is located in the charming town of Alicedale. This Eastern Cape spa in South Africa is situated in the Bushman’s River Canyon, just a short drive from Grahamstown and 1 hour from Port Elizabeth. The town of Alicedale is home to a multi-cultural heritage and the diverse history of South Africa, from its ancient Bushman paintings to the Victorian Karoo style architecture.
Directions to Bushman Sands Hotel
By Air
Shamwari Game Reserve is situated about 20 minutes from Alicedale and is equipped with a private landing strip. Air charters or private aircraft can be arranged.
By Road
By Road from Port Elizabeth (approximately 105km)
Take the N2 Highway to Grahamstown
At the interchange to Grahamstown, continue straight on the N10 towards Cradock
About 11 km past Paterson, turn right at the Alicedale sign and follow the road into Alicedale
Upon reaching Alicedale continue straight - Bushman Sands Hotel is signposted on your left
Directions from East London (approximately 240km)
Take the N2 towards Port Elizabeth / Grahamstown
Continue on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth, 20km after Grahamstown, turn right on the R72 to Alicedale
Upon reaching Alicedale continue straight, Bushman Sands Hotel is signposted on your right
From Cradock (approximately 165km)
Take the N10 towards Port Elizabeth
Travel over the Olifantskop pass
Turn left towards Alicedale about 11km before Paterson (please note there is a turn off to Alicedale before the pass, this is not recommended)
Upon reaching Alicedale continue straight, Bushman Sands Hotel is signposted on your left
GPS Co-Ordinates
33: 18.57.0S,
26:04.55.1E
Treatments and Packages
- Massage – Swedish, aromatherapy, hot stone
- Body Treatments - Indian head massage, salt scrubs and wraps
- Facials – deep cleansing and specialised
- Manicures and Pedicures
- Beauty Treatments – waxing, tinting
- Packages – from 60 minutes to 5 hours (for couples)