Sundays River Valley

NukaKamma location

The Sundays River Valley, situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, is both a local municipality and a vibrant agricultural, tourism and economic region comprising numerous small farming towns and many natural assets. The municipality lies immediately North of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the major regional City of Port Elizabeth.

What makes the area a viable choice for NukaKamma?

Thriving Citrus Industry

The Sundays River Valley economy is focussed on the large citrus growing industry and wildlife and eco-tourism.

Addo National Park

The region is home to the Addo Elephant National Park as well as numerous other game reserves catering to domestic and international travellers.

Growing Surrounding Communities

The town of Kirkwood is the largest settlement in the region with other notable towns being Addo and Paterson. The region is characterised by the many citrus farms and game lodges

Tourism growth

The tourism sector in South Africa is a key sector of the country's economy, accounting for approximately 6,9% of GDP, and is expected to reach 9% of GDP by 2030. Addo Elephant National Park, situated in the Sundays River Valley adjacent to Addo, is an important source of revenue for the Eastern Cape, attracting visitors from around the world.The growth of tourism in Addo and Sundays River Valley has resulted in the creation of jobs in the accommodation, catering, transport services and local tour guides sectors.

NukaKamma boarding school : an ideal place

The campus

In direct connection with nature, right to the famous Addo National Park, our lovely chalets with bathrooms, for two students, offers an ideal spot to learn in security and peace.

We transmit practices that respect the environment and the economy.

Waste recycling, water management, local supplies, we teach sustainable practices that preserves our planet.

Restaurant

Eco-responsible
We aim to contribute towards a responsible cuisine by offering mostly fresh and organic products from local suppliers.

High quality of service
Our innovative cuisine is served in a relaxed yet edgy environment, where we thrive to offer a high quality of service.

Fine-dining experience
Traditional French techniques adapted to the local terroir will highlight each dish and allow patrons to savour the inherent qualities of each ingredient.

Organic Garden

The vegetable garden is an essential element for training in sustainable gastronomy and supplying short circuit.

Our organic vegetable garden, with home-grown salads, cauliflowers, tomatoes, beetroots and aromatic herbs, is used by our cooking students to make delicious recipes at the restaurant.

Sport & Activities

The strength of the collective

Because the group is a base for each student, he must be able to rely on the energy of the collective to reveal his talents

The students will also benefit from a complete program of activities offered by NukaKamma such as : cinema, music, sport and professional meetings with local producers, wine makers, farmers... to experience collective highlights.

Swimming Pool

Along with our eco-friendly and sustainable practices, our swimming pool is 100% natural and organic.

Water is filtered naturally through the micro-organisms in plant life and doesn't require to use any chemical.