Is your idea of heaven on earth a chance to get close to nature in the coastal African bush? Whilst still enjoying basic amenities?
Then Msikaba No. 17 could be your chance to realize that dream.

One of only nineteen specially allocated sites, this basic but comfortably adequate, four bed-roomed cottage, overlooks South Sands Bluff and has an unimpeded and ever-changing view out over the Indian Ocean.

To the left, across the Msikaba River, lies the Mkambati Nature Reserve with it's unique dwarf coconut palms; one of only two sites world-wide, where these can be found. The Gorge is also home to a great variety of bird life and offers exceptional viewing of the large Cape Vulture Colony. From here one can also look down upon majestic Fish Eagles, gliding above the ribbon of water far below. Between the dramatic krantzes, the Msikaba is navigable by small boat for about two kilometers. While cruising slowly upriver, remember to seek the elusive white-backed Night Heron. The flora. fauna and bird life of the area are renowned and numerous blue agapanthus and strelitzias further enhance the steep river banks.

The Island.....

The Msikaba Island is the certified site of 1554 loss of the Portuguese Galleon, the Sao Bento, while further down the coast lies Port Grosvenor, which has its own legendary wreck.

An early morning walk along the Msikaba beach after a high tide, may show yours to be the only tracks in the sand, apart from those left by the sandpipers, or the resident otters. Fishing can be exceptional, especially during the Famous Sardine Run, often yielding record Game Fish from the rocks.
Unfortunatly skiboat fishing has been effectivly banned from our part of the Wild Coast. However paddleski enthusiasts continue to have greate fun there with some excellent catches. Or perhaps you would simply use the deep sea experience for the opportunity to have your own up-close and personal encounter with a pod of inquisitive dolphin.

Enjoy the satisfaction of a meal of your own freshly caught fish, or feast on other sea foods. Subject to conservation laws and availability, you could also enjoy rock lobster,(crayfish), mussels and oysters. After a day of sea, sand and sun, return to No. 17 and enjoy a hot (if somewhat primitive!) shower in the "Breezeway". This is Africa and the experience is unique. Sundowners on the lawn are truly that. As the sun sets behind the Lighthouse, making way for the moon to rise out of the sea, there can be few sights on Earth more beautiful.