Beach near Mthatha, South Africa

Mthatha Travel Guide

South Africa

Mthatha is a city in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, with a population of 78,663. It is an inland destination rather than a coastal beach base.

Travellers arriving by air use Mthatha Airport (UTT), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Mthatha, so beach trips require travelling farther afield.

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Local time

78,663

Population

6,005 miles away

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Weather in Mthatha

Tue

20°

Wed

17°

Thu

25°

Know before you go

Pays in ZAR

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +27

Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Mthatha

Jan

27°15

Feb

26°13

Mar

27°11

Apr

24°10

May

23°5

Jun

20°4

Jul

20°3

Aug

23°1

Sep

23°8

Oct

24°9

Nov

25°12

Dec

25°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Mthatha

  1. Mayfair Casino

    casino

    1.3 km

  2. Nelson Mandela Museum

    museum

    1.8 km

  3. St Paul's Parish Ngangelizwe

    roman catholic place of worship

    2 km

  4. Graceland Assembly

    christian place of worship

    3.2 km

  5. Catholic Diocese of Mthatha

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.8 km

  6. Ascension Catholic Church

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.2 km

  7. Nongoloza's Lifestyle Lounge

    dance club

    4.3 km

  8. Norwood Baptist Church

    religious organization

    3.1 km

Getting there

Mthatha Airport · 2.6 km

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