Rocktail Bay Lodge is situated in northern Natal, within the beautiful Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve and adjoining the Maputaland Marine Reserve. The secluded lodge is situated close to the Indian Ocean in the forest, just behind the first row of dunes. It offers perhaps the most private beach experience in South Africa on 40 kilometres of stunning, unspoilt, undeveloped, empty and pristine coastline. (See also Rocktail Beach Camp)
Accommodation is in ten wood and thatch "treehouse" chalets, raised up on stilts into the dune forest canopy. There is also a family suite. All the tree houses are comfortably furnished and have full ensuite facilities, including inside and outside showers. To keep the beach as unspoilt as possible, the chalets are hidden behind the wooded dunes and do not have sea views. A boardwalk leads from the lodge over the dunes to the beach.
The landscape is rolling and picturesque but, although there are many smaller mammals, this is not a prime game viewing area. It is situated within a marine and coastal forest reserve and is an ideal location for gentle relaxation combined with walking, snorkelling and amazing diving.
There are hippos, and in summer, egg-laying turtles come ashore at low tide at night. There is an extensive turtle tracking programme. Whales and dolphins can be seen offshore. The bird life is prolific and there are hides dotted around the property.
FACILITIES
Dining room and lounge/pub under thatch
Swimming pool and sun deck
Boardwalk from the lodge, through the dune forest and down to the beach.
Daily laundry service. TRANSFER
Flying times: 30 minutes from Nelspruit or Sabi Sands; 55 minutes from Durban; 110 minutes from Johannesburg; 70 minutes from Skukuza.
| No. of Bedrooms | 10 chalets with en suite shower and toilet facilities, fans and an outdoor shower. Twenty guests can be accommodated comfortably. | | Activities | Well marked beach and forest walks; turtle trails/walks (Mid-October to February)
Snorkelling and scuba diving (equipment available)
Surf/rock fishing (tackle available)
Day trips with lunch for fishing and snorkelling to Black Rock or Lala Neck
Swimming (the sea can be rough and there are no life guards, but calmer coves are available for swimming. Ask the rangers for details)
Bird watching (hide available)
Note that surfing or boardsailing is not allowed. |
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