Uitenhage

Lying on the Zwartkops River just 38 kilometres northwest of Port Elizabeth, Kariega (Uitenhage) is situated in the heart of the South African motor hub.  Known as the Garden Town, Uitenhage was first a farming community on the banks of the Swartkops River. Now it is a thriving commercial and industrial town but has managed to keep its picturesque beauty. 

Kariega has a rich history demonstrated in several old buildings maintained in excellent condition.

45 kilometres from the Addo Elephant Park and offering many viewing sites along the way, makes Uitenhage ideal to offer much-welcomed respite to travellers en route from Port Elizabeth.

Uitenhage, officially renamed Kariega, is a South African town in the Eastern Cape Province. It is well known for the Volkswagen factory located there, which is the biggest car factory on the African continent. Along with the city of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and the small town of Despatch, it forms the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality.

Uitenhage is also known as the Garden Town for its gorgeous position in the foothills of the Winterhoek Mountains.

Several public schools namely, Riebeeck College Girls High, Hoërskool Brandwag, Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, Muir College Boys High School educate the children of Uitenhage.

Your health care needs are seen to by medical professionals at Netcare Cuyler Hospital and several other conveniently located medical centres.

A wide range of options for every age group. Golf, entertainment, outdoor activities, shopping, historical outings, restaurants, visits to game parks, tours, safaris and close enough to Gqeberha to enjoy beach activities and water sports as well.

Indulge in a day of shopping at the Corkwood Square Mall, the biggest shopping complex in the area providing you with all the retail brands and some uniquely Uitenhage shops too.

Strelitzia Park is a very sought-after suburb and one of the newer suburbs, Strelitzia Park is a fully developed suburb surrounded by other developed suburbs making it a safe haven for homeowners.  Beautifully, well maintained properties and a high demand to purchase there, ensures that the suburb maintains desirable property values.

Contact a trusted property advisor at Harcourts UD to make Uitenhage your next home.