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If your idea of paradise involves unspoiled landscapes, pristine coastlines and a symphony of nature’s wonders, we recommend GweGwe Beach Lodge in the Mkambati Nature Reserve. A hidden gem along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape, this is where luxury and adventure take centre stage. There are not many places in the world where you can watch wildlife on land and dolphins or whales) offshore.
For decades rustic rondavels at GweGwe hosted visitors to Mkambati. Now this spectacular site has been transformed into a luxury beach lodge designed to blend into the environment, offering luxe comfort. There are 9 en-suite rooms (7 twin deluxe suites, 2 family suites), each with an indoor fireplace, lounge area, small garden and private deck, and a 6m length pool with exquisite ocean views.
The Wild Coast of South Africa is a rugged and unspoiled stretch of coastline along the Indian Ocean, with a stunning natural beauty that attracts those seeking a more untouched and remote environment for an unforgettable escape. Set within the 7,500-hectare Mkambati Nature Reserve, the lodge’s private concession is a protected area known for its diverse ecosystems.
Home to a stretch of coastline that is as untamed as it is beautiful, between the dramatic cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, pockets of dense swamp forest and crystal-clear waters, you can enjoy a day of wildlife watching, beaching and exploring, before being lulled to sleep by the Indian Ocean. Bliss!
Mkambati Nature Reserve, Mkambati, 4814
From King Phalo Airport (East London):
1. Turn left onto Settlers Way/R72 and continue for 8.2 km.
2. Turn left onto Cambridge St and drive for 800 m.
3. Cambridge St will curve right, becoming Commercial Rd for 1.0 km.
4. Turn left onto Fitzpatrick Rd/R72 and continue on R72 for 5.4 km.
5. Merge right onto N2 toward Mthatha for 218 km.
6. Take a slight left onto Stanford Terrace, covering 700 m.
7. Turn right onto Sutherland St/R61 and go 1.0 km.
8. Continue straight on Sutherland St/R61, following R61 for 86.8 km.
9. Turn left to remain on R61, driving 33.9 km.
10. Make a sharp left to continue on R61 for 2.4 km.
11. Turn left on R61 and drive 21.5 km.
12. Follow R61 for 20.5 km.
13. Take a left turn, then turn right after 100 m.
14. Make a subsequent left and right turn, covering 85 m and 350 m respectively.
15. Turn right towards R61 for 120 m, then left at R61 for 81 m.
16. Proceed onto R61 for 650 m, then turn right and continue for 67.2 km.
17. Turn left and your destination will be on the left after 7.0 km at Gwe Gwe Beach Lodge, Mkambati Nature Reserve, Mkambati.