Accommodation near East London Coastal Nature Reserve
South Africa is a country renowned for its nature reserves,
but for many, the idea of a nature reserve applies strictly to inland
bush veld-type spaces. This is clearly not the case though as South Africa has
numerous protected areas which are not anything like the bush veld reserves.
The East London Coastal Nature Reserve attests to this fact and reminds us that
we need not be discerning when it comes to the protection of our country’s
natural spaces.
The East London Coastal Nature Reserve is a long narrow area
along the shore of the Indian Ocean. It is located in the province of the
Eastern Cape and is managed by the local government organisation known as
Eastern Cape Parks, which has responsibility for all of the province’s public
protected areas.
The park, which covers 250 kilometres of coastline, and 3424
hectares of land in total, is in fact a collection of smaller reserves. In
total there are 10 small coastal reserves which make up the larger park, as
well as 2 inland state forests. Some of these smaller reserves include Double
Mouth, Nahoon Point, Chalumna and Umtiza Forest.
Between the Great Kei River in the north east, and the
Tyalomnqa River in the south west, the East London Coastal Nature Reserve
offers a variety of vegetation and animals which call it home. Along the coast you’ll find coastal
grassland, transitional coastal forest, eastern thorn bushveld, eastern
dune thicket and valley thicket, while the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve for
example protects a fragile dune field.
While not the focal point of the reserve, there are
plenty of birds like the Knysna loerie, the Cape parrot as well as sea birds
which call the area home, while small animals like rock hyraxes, snakes and
buck can also be spotted.
Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.
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East London is ideally situated between Port Elizabeth and Durban. Awaiting you are many attractions to make your stay an interesting and enjoyable one. Some of these are the internationally acclaim... More Info
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Located a stone throw away from Nahoon Beach. The Sand Castle B&B has a very relaxed beach feel defined by fresh whites and touches of stone, sea shells. Enjoy a wholesome breakfast while gazing at th... More Info
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Located in one of East London's prestigious suburbs. Perfect blend of comfort and tranquility with a flair of creativity. 6 Beautifully and individually decorated large en-suite rooms with DStv and Wi... More Info
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Harewood Lodge is an old family home, renovated to offer its guests a real “home away from home” experience. This double storey house offers spacious suites which have been luxuriously and tastefully... More Info
1.8 km
TeBeacon Guesthouse in East London invites you to come and enjoy a comfortable relaxing stay in one of our luxurious rooms.
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JFT Jewels Bed & Breakfast is to become the best Guesthouse in the vicinity that prides itself in in creating an environment of pampered luxury, class and understated quality in its furnishings that s... More Info
2.1 km
Stylish, newly renovated self-catering suites which includes a continental breakfast served in your room, en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, free Wi-Fi and Netflix. Coffee bar and DStv available in the c... More Info
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A modern, fully refurbished guest house with amenities. Three of our rooms have a magnificent view of the Nahoon River and Valley; and our fourth room boats a private and secluded courtyard. All of ... More Info
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We are situated in East London surrounded by the Wild Coast overlooking the Ihlanza Valley, 1.5 km from Nahoon beach and East London golf club. We define our accommodation through exceptional service,... More Info
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