Jan
GoodModerate summer heat and warm sea temperatures suit a coastal stay.
GweGwe Beach Lodge
Eastern Cape, South Africa · Private concession
Lodge's own rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Accommodation, Three meals daily and 3 more
9 rooms
Deluxe Suite, Family Suite · Sleeps up to 22 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
5 hr 30 min from King Shaka International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,110
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About GweGwe Beach Lodge
GweGwe Beach Lodge sits above the beach in Mkambati Nature Reserve on the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast. Its nine sea-facing suites include two family suites, each with two bedrooms, and every suite has a private deck and swimming pool. Days can combine nature drives, birdwatching and cycling with canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding on the lagoons. Three meals, local drinks and land and lagoon activities are included, while offshore excursions cost extra. A shared lounge, outdoor dining, spa and gym provide quieter ways to spend time between outings. The lodge’s lease and conservation fees support the surrounding community and reserve.
“Private pools and sea-facing suites make time at the lodge appealing, but the real draw is the variety outside: nature drives, lagoon paddling and cycling. A strong choice for active families who want more than a beach holiday.”
Best for
FamiliesMultigenerational tripsLeisureBirders
Known for
What you can expect to see
ZebraBirdlife
Coastal grasslands with zebra, a protected Cape Vulture breeding colony and seasonal humpback whale passages combine bush and beach experiences.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Included
- Accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Local beverages, beers, house wines and spirits
- Land and lagoon activities
- Private swimming pool
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Birdwatching
Not included
- Transfers
- Gratuities
The accommodation rate excludes the compulsory Conservation, Community and Reserve fee of ZAR 800 per person per night, including children. Transfers, comprehensive travel insurance and gratuities are also excluded.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Premium wines and spirits, child-minding, spa treatments and offshore boating and snorkelling cost extra. Boating must be booked and paid for in advance. Fishing requires a separately purchased licence.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 22 guests
- Deluxe Suite7 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Sea view, Private deck, Private swimming pool, Indoor and outdoor showers, Bath, Mini bar, Tea and coffee facilities
- Family Suite2 at the property · Two single beds in a separate bedroom · Sea view, Private deck, Private swimming pool, Two bedrooms, Interleading door, Indoor and outdoor showers, Bath, Mini bar
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- King Shaka International Airport
- 5 hr 30 min transfer
- GweGwe Beach Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 5 hr 30 min from King Shaka International Airport
- Transfers
- Self-drive, chauffeur transfers and air arrivals are available. The road transfer from King Shaka International Airport takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Good
Month-by-month notes
Feb
GoodModerate summer heat and warm sea temperatures suit a coastal stay.
Mar
GoodThe temperate coastal climate supports visits throughout the year.
Apr
GoodThe temperate coastal climate supports visits throughout the year.
May
GoodThe temperate coastal climate supports visits throughout the year.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Whale watching is seasonal from June to August.
Whale season and the Sardine Run add marine wildlife interest.
Jul
GoodWildlife: Whale watching is seasonal from June to August; the Sardine Run occurs in June and July.
Whale season and the Sardine Run add marine wildlife interest.
Aug
GoodWildlife: Whale watching is seasonal through August.
Whale season continues along the coast.
Sep
GoodThe temperate coastal climate supports visits throughout the year.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Whale watching is seasonal from October to November.
Another whale-watching season begins along the coast.
Nov
GoodWildlife: Whale watching is seasonal through November.
Whale-watching season continues along the coast.
Dec
GoodModerate summer heat and warm sea temperatures suit a coastal stay.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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