Description

Goukamma - Mvubu Bush Lodge is an elevated wood and thatch self-catering cottage nestled in milkwood forest, in the Goukamma Nature Reserve. The Goukamma Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area, situated on the Garden Route between Sedgefield and Knysna, has a diverse array of fascinating habitats and an abundance of smaller wildlife, birds and fish. It is also a World Heritage Site.

The reserve covers 2,500-hectares of dense coastal forest, including milkwood, yellowwood and candlewood trees. It protects the charming vervet monkey, bushbuck and bushpig, as well as porcupine, mongoose, honey badger and grysbok. This is a popular choice for keen birders, as the Goukamma River and estuary and the Groenvlei Lake provide a welcoming habitat for more than 220 bird species, including the rare African black oystercatcher. There are 2 indigenous and 4 alien species of fish found in the Groenvlei Lake. Visitors enjoy the sight of the magnificent southern right whales between June and November. Bottle-nosed and humpback dolphins play in the waves throughout the year. A great time to visit is in September/October when the first spring rains create splashes of bright spring flowers amid the fynbos.

The Mvubu Bush Lodge can accommodate up to 4 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. The first bedroom contains a double bed, a ceiling fan, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath, a toilet and a washbasin. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds and a ceiling fan. The second bathroom contains shower, a toilet and a washbasin.

The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering with a gas hob and oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, and cutlery and crockery. The lounge area contains couches, and the dining area contains a 6-seater dining table and chairs. The living area opens to expansive decks with outdoor seating and a gas weber braai, affording spectacular views of the lake.

A double canoe is available for guest use.