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Private Plunge Pool
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Accommodation Description
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.
Setting Description
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!
Activities
Mountain Biking
Hiking
SUP
Hot Tub
Spa
Whale watching (seasonal)
Scenic nature drives
Kayaking
Fishing
This fabulous reserve is situated along the “Wild Coast” in the Eastern Cape between Port Edward & Port St Johns and must rank as one of the most beautiful coastal reserves anywhere in Africa. Pristine rivers, tumbling waterfalls (inland and directly into the sea), deep gorges, rolling grasslands, pockets of dense swamp forest and beautiful secluded beaches are a few of the ingredients to this superlatively coastal destination.
Mkambati’s rolling grasslands give visitors the sense of being in the Serengeti – but with the Indian Ocean as the backdrop. There are few places on earth where one can watch a big herd of eland, blesbok or zebra with dolphins and whales providing the backdrop - or stroll along a beach where the only other footprints are from an eland or an otter.
* Whale-watching – humpbacks with best sightings June, July and October
* During the Sardine run (mid-June to mid-July), boating and scuba
* Vulture colony
* Cultural centres
Bar / Lounge
Children's play area
Secured parking
Gym
Free parking
Laundry service
Restaurant
WIFI
Tour / sightseeing desk
Wifi Yes, in rooms only
Location
Mkambati Nature Reserve, Mkambati, 4814
How to get there
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.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, there is a spa as well as a gym.
Mkambati is a year-round destination, with temperatures that are temperate year round without the debilitating humidity found further up the coast towards Durban and beyond during summer. Sea temperatures climb to between 24°C to 27°C in summer and hover around a very pleasant 19°C to 21°C in winter.
No
No pets allowed
14:00 - 10:00
Yes. Children of all ages are welcome. The lodge has a kiddies corner, with games and child-minding facilities.
