Humansdorp is a small inland town in the Eastern Cape, founded in 1849. It is close to the coastal towns of Jeffrey’s Bay and St Francis Bay. The original name attributed to the Humansdorp area was “The Parish of Alexander”, named after the Reverend Alexander Smith, a Dutch Reformed minister of Uitenhage.
The town was called ‘Human se dorp’ (Human’s Town) in honour of Mr Matthys G. Human’s gift of 606 hectare for a township and a commonage. A few years later it was shortened to Humansdorp.
The district of Humansdorp produces forage, oats and sheep (especially for wool). Other products include wood from the plantations and woods on the mountains, citrus fruits and tobacco.
Humansdorp maintains its small town charm, and offers visitors access to hiking trails and forest walks including the Boskloof Trail. Humansdorp attractions include the Kouga Cultural Centre, The Watermill, Humansdorp Museum and Le Chameleon restaurant and curio shop.
The charming Eastern Cape town of Humansdorp in the Kouga / Baviaans area, offers a range of cultural and outdoor activities, making it wort...