Accommodation near East London Coastal Nature Reserve - 6

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.
 
Lollee's Place
7.8 km

From R1200* Unit

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Lollee's Place Garden Cottage is located 400 meters from the ocean in a quiet residential street with secure off street parking. Included in the price are clean bedding and bath towels for 6. The cot... More Info

 
Ocean Dreams Bed & Breakfast
7.8 km

From R620 PPS

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Ocean Dreams is situated just 300 metres from Gonubie's Beach & Boardwalk. We are also within 2km of Gonubie's Bird Sanctuary & Golf Course. One of the largest Shopping Malls, Hemingways & the city i... More Info

 
Casa Gonubie
7.9 km

From R445 PPS


Lovely self-catering units situated 500m from Gonubie Main Beach. The units are spacious and ideal for family vacations. Also suitable for business travellers or couples needing a holiday. The units a... More Info

 
Heartwood Homestead
8.3 km

From R1249* Unit


A unique, luxury, off-grid, farm-stay experience a stones throw from East London. Tucked away in an indigenous forest this secluded, eco-cottage overlooks the Gonubie River valley. We are a small wo... More Info

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Sleep Well BnB
10.1 km

From R1000* Unit


Sleepwell Bed and Breakfast is an established B&B, and has been in operation since 2012, but is newly registered. After possession and a brief period of becoming established, Sleepwell will diversify ... More Info

 
Sunnyridge Lodge
11.6 km

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Sunnyridge LODGE is a beautiful facility that sits atop a high rising erven overlooking Sunnyridge, a beautiful and leafy suburb with beautiful houses and vegetation, the Ocean, Golf Park, Grand Prix ... More Info

 
Areena Riverside Resort
14.2 km

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From R143 PPS

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Areena Riverside Resort is nestled in a peaceful valley in the Eastern Cape along the border for the Wild Coast. Whether you prefer to stay in 4-star self-catering accommodation, camp or caravan, we h... More Info

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Makulu Manzi
15.4 km

From R980* Unit

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Situated less than 50m from the sea, Makulu Manzi has stunning uninterrupted 180 degree sea views. A few minutes walk to beautiful bathing beach and river. With only a hiking path separating you from... More Info

 
Cove View B&B
15.8 km

From R650 PPS

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Cove View B&B offers accommodation in East London. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site. There is a spectacular Honeymoon/Executive suite with its own 180 degree sea... More Info

 
Sergel's Luxury Holiday Home
16.3 km

From R3950* Unit


We offer a beautiful and luxury house for all your holiday needs which overlooks the Glen Eden River. (Minimum stay of 5 days)The house can accommodate up to 10 guests comfortably in 4 Bedrooms. The h... More Info

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