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In partnership with WANDLAY, we’ve built a week-long retreat with one clear goal: to experience Africa in a way you never have before.
Nestled within the Mkambati Nature Reserve on South Africa’s Wild Coast, GweGwe Beach Lodge offers a unique blend of luxury and wilderness. This remote lodge features nine spacious suites, each with ocean views, private plunge pools, and both indoor and outdoor showers. The design incorporates local materials and aesthetics, creating a comfortable and authentic environment.
The surrounding 7,500-hectare reserve is a biodiversity hotspot, home to coastal forests, grasslands, and riverine habitats. Guests can engage in various activities, including hiking, cycling, kayaking, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing. The area is known for its rich marine life, with opportunities to see dolphins, whales, and a variety of bird species.
Meals at GweGwe Beach Lodge emphasize local flavors, with options ranging from fresh seafood to farm-to-table dishes. Dining experiences often take place outdoors, allowing guests to enjoy the natural surroundings.
This retreat is designed for those seeking a deeper connection with nature, offering a balance of adventure and relaxation in one of Africa’s most pristine coastal settings.
GweGwe Beach Lodge is built for those who want to get off the grid—without giving up comfort. Set in one of the most untouched stretches of South Africa’s Wild Coast, this luxury lodge offers direct access to coastal wilderness, with the kind of amenities you’d expect from a high-end escape.
Every suite comes with everything you need to reset: private plunge pools, ocean views, and space to breathe. Days start with sunrise hikes or surf sessions, and end with cold dips, deep-tissue massages, or quiet time by the fire.
There’s a full wellness setup, a riverside chill area, and plenty of room to roam—from beach runs to trail adventures. The lodge is fully solar-powered, plastic-free, and rooted in sustainability—so every experience feels as good as it is for the planet.
This is not a resort. It’s a basecamp for bold living—with luxury built in.
Mkambati Nature Reserve is one of South Africa’s last truly wild places. Stretching over 7,500 hectares along the rugged Wild Coast, it’s where dense coastal forests meet vast grasslands, waterfalls drop straight into the sea, and wildlife moves freely.
You won’t find fences here—just open landscapes and raw beauty. The reserve is home to a rare mix of biodiversity: antelope roaming the plains, dolphins playing in the surf, and birdlife in every direction. It’s a playground for those who crave movement, freedom, and connection to nature.
From trail runs and guided hikes to river kayaking and cliffside swims, every route leads to something worth seeing. And with no crowds, no noise, and no rush, the reserve sets the perfect pace for active recovery and real rest.
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