Rhodes is located in the Eastern Cape Highlands, near the escarpment in the southernmost end of the mighty Drakensberg mountain range in the magisterial district of Barkly East.

It is 60 km or 60-plus minutes drive from Barkly East, which is the closest town, on a poorly maintained gravel road which is narrow, winding and must be driven with care.

More recent speculation would have it that the trees could not have been donated by Rhodes as the species reputed to have been supplied by him have a life-expectancy which has long been exceeded.

Clothed in rags and having walked bare-footed from the Aliwal North concentration camp to his home in Lady Grey after his release, he was thoroughly disgusted with the British and refused to conduct his services in English thereafter.

The field is limited to 40 participants who fish for three days on the 180 km of running water which is within an hours drive of the village.

Using Rhodes as a starting and end point, day trips of varying length can be planned depending on requirements and time available.

Rock art by members of the various San communities abounds in sandstone valleys in the area and can be viewed by prior arrangement only.