Visit the Mnquma Local Municipality

Tourism is important to this friendly urban-rural community of Mnquma. Attractions include Bawa Falls, Birding, Cultural significance, Gcuwa River Cascades and Historical sights. The small town of Butterworth is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Visitors can go for day walks to the nearby villages such as Toboshana and experience the hospitality of traditional Xhosa culture. Gcuwa Dam provides for a man-made lake, perfect for boating and fishing. Visitors to Butterworth will taste the flavour a true South African experience.

Battle of Centane Heroes Monument
Ngcayichibi’s Background
Maholwana Ntlangwini’s Grave
Rev. Tiyo Soga’s Monument
Blythswood Institution
King Phalo’s Monument
Bawa Falls
Nongqawuse’s Pool
Ngqamakhwe Caves
Fort Ibika
Govan Mbeki’s Home
W. K. Tamsanqa’s Grave

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Physical Address: Cn.r King & Umthatha Street, Butterworth, 4960. 
Postal Address: P.O.Box 36, Butterworth, 4960.

Tel: (047) 401 2400 / 050 1101  –  Fax: (047) 491 0195
Email: info@mnquma.gov.za / customercare@mnquma.gov.za