King William's Town Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About King William's Town

The city was renamed "Qonce" in Feb 2021. The city and surrounding townships has a population of around 100,000. The area's economy has depended on cattle and sheep ranching, and the town has a large industrial base producing textiles, soap, candles, sweets, cartons and clothing. Its proximity to the new provincial capital city of Bhisho has brought much development to the area since the end of Apartheid in 1994. The town is also home to Huberta, one of the farthest-travelling hippopotami in South Africa. It is preserved in the Amathole Museum in the Qonce CBD.

Top Attractions in King William's Town

Explore the best things to see and do in King William's Town:

• ★Amathole Museum
• ★Steve Biko Centre

Where to Stay in King William's Town

• 🏨Hubertha Guest House

King William's Town Travel Guide Sections

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