Mkhambathi Nature Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa,

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Mkhambathi Nature Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 6 hours

Mkhambathi Nature Reserve, located on South Africa's Wild Coast near Lusikisiki, spans 7,720 hectares within the Pondoland Centre of Plant Endemism and forms part of the broader Maputaland–Pondoland–Albany biodiversity hotspot. Characterized by rolling grasslands, mistbelt forest patches, and dramatic gorges carved by the Msikaba and Mtentu Rivers, the reserve borders the Pondoland Marine Protected Area and was designated a Ramsar site in 2025. Mkhambathi supports a range of amphibians, including the forest tree frog and yellow-striped reed frog, and hosts one of the country's largest breeding colonies of Cape vultures, a globally threatened species.

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Reviews of Mkhambathi Nature Reserve

Caroline Dama

5
Reviewed: 2025-03-25

Amazing place! If you want a retreat, to commune with nature, feel it speak to you, its a triple threat, a natural reserve, next to the ocean and with excellent service - they staff are so warm and welcoming and the chef kept churning one amazing dish after another!
Andrew Cleveland

3
Reviewed: 2025-01-06

All of the waterfalls (in the northern part of the reserve) are now exclusive use only. Unless you book at GweGwe Lodge at extremely high prices, you can't see them. The staff are lovely. The accommodation is clean, but in desperate need of repair.
Adele Reilly

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-02

Peace and quiet, from Corrie to Chef Sam and everybody in between, thank you for making us part of your family. You are as awesome as the place you host!
Yamkela Gqola

5
Reviewed: 2022-04-07

My friends and I had an amazing time in Mkambati. Lwazi and the staff provided great hospitality. The accomodation was clean and they offer a fully equipped kitchen for self catering. If you are looking for unspoilt terrain, coupled with wonderful beach experience Mkambati is the place to book, ideal for group or family gateaway or solo traveller who needs to finid their research studies. Make sure you bring all your food supplies and travel in a high clerance vehicle (2x4 or 4x4). Hope you enjoy!
Charmaine Harker

3
Reviewed: 2022-02-17

Administration staff and manager are friendly and very helpful. Accommodation is neat and clean. The view of the ocean is spectacular. Cleaning staff is friendly. The swimming pool was green and dirty with dead frogs. At night the bedrooms are extremely hot as there are no fans. Overall the stay was pleasant and relaxing. Thank you.