HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT WE LOVE
Lying in a private concession of the Mkambati Nature Reserve
Myriad activities like SUP, boating, canoeing, game drives and MTB
The ultimate combination of bush and beach all in one lodge
WHEN TO VISIT
Peak Season⊕: June to July and mid-December to mid-January
Winter season⊕: April to May and August to September
Summer season⊕: February to March and October to November
CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY
Mkambati Land Trust
The lodge submits a portion of turnover and fees to the trust, which benefits seven villages through job creation, business development and conservation initiatives. GweGwe also secures services and goods from local providers
OVERVIEW
A well-kept secret, Mkambati Nature Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province is opening up to visitors of GweGwe Beach Lodge. With front-row seats to everything from the annual whale and sardine migrations to a breeding colony of Cape vultures, GweGwe is one of the few places in the world where you can see plains game against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. This stretch of the Wild Coast is punctuated by rivers and waterfalls, all banked by lush Afromontane forest.
Each of the rooms at GweGwe has a private pool and lovely views. This is the place to for those who love the outdoors: because there are no big cats, you are safe to hike, bike, kayak, picnic and even SUP!