Mthatha & Surrounds Attractions

The Nelson Mandela National Museum in Mthatha has been dedicated to Nelson Mandela, one of the world's greatest statesmen in South Africa.  It honours his lifelong fight for freedom.  It was opened by Mandela on the 10th anniversary of his release from prison in February 1990. It has 3 components, the Mandela Museum  in Umtata, a cultural centre and youth centre in the Village of Qunu, which is 31km away; and a memorial near the remains of his family homestead in Mveso.  Retrace the ex-president's childhood steps through Qunu and Mveso. View the Nobel Peace Prize which he won jointly with F.W. de
Klerk plus all the gifts given to the former president.

The Nelson Mandela National Museum opened its doors on the 11th of February 2000 and is visited by thousands of South African and international tourists every year. It is considered one of South Africa's most significant heritage institutions.  The Museum houses an exhibition on Mandela's book " Long Walk to Freedom," gives an account of his life in context, and preserves a collection of gifts given to Mandela. It is situated in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, one of the poorest provinces in the country and its inhabitants are rightfully proud of their favourite son.

For more information on tours, booking and enquiries, please contact:

Nokuzola Tetani/ Tembakazi Mvitshane
Fax: +27 (0) 47 532 3345
Email: tours@nelsonmandelamuseum.org.za
www.mandelamuseum.org.za