The Haven Hotel Map & Directions
Address: Cwebe Nature Reserve, Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, 5070
Directions
Getting there GPS Coordinates: S32° 14.28' and E28° 54.40' Directions to the Haven Hotel on the Transkei Wild Coast From East London There are 3 alternatives. 1. Willowvale - shortest in distance, longest on dirt (85kms), most scenic) 2. Elliotdale via gravel road - approximately 10 km longer than the Willowvale route, less gravel road (75kms), quickest. 3. Elliotdale via the Coffee Bay / Mqanduli road. Lease gravel road (55kms) longer, recommended in wet conditions or if the road is in poor repair. 1. Willowvale Take the N2 through Butterworth to Dutywa. At the traffic lights (if working) turn right towards Willowvale. Pass through Willowvale (be wary of unsigned speed bumps and potholes). Approximately 100 meters beyond the shell garage on your left, turn left to King Hintsa’s Grave / Dwesa. Drive approximately 14 Kms until you reach a T junction. Turn right towards King Hintsa’s Grave. After approximately 2kms the road forks. Keep left and follow the sign to King Hintsa’s Grave (if the signpost is still there). Pass King Hintsa’s Grave on your left. Continue for about 10 kms until the road forks. Take the Elliotdale fork. Do NOT turn to Dwesa. You will pass a couple of trading stores on you right hand side. The road takes you down the magnificent Mbashe Pass and over the single lane “5 Kings” bridge. Continue up the pass until you reach a T junction. Turn right to the Havern (sic). The road forks at the 18 Km mark. Keep right until you reach a gate at the entrance to the reserve. Continue down the road for approximately 4 Kms. The Hotel’s boom gate will become visible. 2. Elliotdale – Gravel Road Pass through Dutywa and drive towards Mthatha. After approximately 50 km’s look for a sign to Elliotdale. Turn right onto the gravel road to Elliotdale. After approximately 22 Kms the road becomes tar. Unfortunately you will only be on the tar for about 50 meters before a sign indicate that you need to turn right to the Haven Hotel. Follow the dirt road for about 18 Kms. The road will once again become tar. After about 100m you will need to take a right hand turn to the hotel. Follow the sign back onto gravel road. The road forks at the 18 Km mark. Keep right until you reach a gate at the entrance to the reserve. Continue down the road for approximately 4 Kms. The Hotel’s boom gate will become visible. 3. Elliotdale – via Coffee Bay Road Drive through Dutywa and drive towards Mthatha. Pass the Elliotdale turn off. Approximately 22 Kms from Mthatha take a right turn to Coffee Bay / Viedgesville. Pass over the railway line. After about 16 Kms you will reach Mqanduli. Drive through Mqanduli (there is a petrol station as you leave Mqanduli on your right.). Approximately 6 Kms beyond Mqanduli there is a road to the right. Turn right. Many people miss this turn-off and end up in Coffee Bay. Approximately 100 meters before the turn there is a sign on the right which says “Winnies Kids College” Look for the “Haven Hotel” sign on your right. Drive through Elliotdale (beware of the potholes and speedbumps) and up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left to the Haven – there is a sign. Follow the dirt road for about 18 Kms. The road will once again become tar. After about 1 km you will need to take a right hand turn to the hotel. Follow the sign back onto gravel road. The road forks at the 18 Km mark. Keep right until you reach a gate at the entrance to the reserve. Continue down the road for approximately 4 Kms. The Haven Hotel’s boom gate will become visible. Please note that it is advisable to arrive at the Haven Hotel during daylight hours.