Holiday Stays

Protea Ridge

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Bed & Breakfast Gumzana · Eastern Cape

About

Community-based accommodation on South Africa's Transkei Wild Coast near Pondoland, with rolling hills, ocean views, and local community interaction.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes en-suite self-catering cottages with ocean views, rondawels and bungalows offering single and double rooms with shared facilities, and a dormitory. The Main House provides communal dining with daily home-made bread from a wood-fired oven.

Facilities

Verandahs, campfires, gardens with rock pools and sculptures, wood-fired oven for daily bread, river access for dipping, hot showers, and solar lights. Children's entertainment lounge with DVD collection, pool table and board games.

Location & Surroundings

On South Africa's Transkei Wild Coast near Pondoland, ~40 km from Lusikisiki. Just over 1 km from Msikaba Vulture Colony. Nearby: Msikaba Beach, Mkambathi Nature Reserve across the river, Mtentu River ~10 km north, and historic Sao Bento Monument.

Rooms

Khayelitsha Cottage

Self-catering cottages with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and KwaNdengane village. The cottages share a common verandah; each has its own garden and braai area plus dedicated parking. Each cotta

Double x 1 Single x 2

Visitors Rondavel

Large, comfortable hut with ample space, double bed, and shared outdoor bathroom facilities.

Double x 1

Dormitory Rondavel

Large shared dormitory rondawel with single or bunk beds. Accommodates up to 10 people and has shared outside bathroom, showers and toilets.

The Fish Tank

Double bed with shared outside bathroom, showers and toilet.

Double x 1

Wild Camping Site

Basic wild camping sites built into the rocks below the main house. These provide tap with clean drinking water harvested from rooftops, flush toilet, basin, and stunning panoramic views. Cold shower

Location

Address

Ndengane village, Msikaba River mouth, Pondoland, South Africa

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Directions

One-way-in destination reached via approximately 40 km from Lusikisiki on the R61 and gravel road. Nearest airports are 3-5 hours' drive, with shuttle or small airstrips (Mkweni 5 km, Mount Thesiger ~90 km) available by arrangement.

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Features

Sculpture Garden Children's Entertainment Lounge Craft Kits Dvd Collection Cultural Artefacts On-site Shipwreck Monument No Municipal Services Limited Power Supply Community-based Homestay Ocean Views Puzzles Bird Haven Board Games Books Borehole Water Remote Location Rainwater Harvesting Panoramic Views

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Fishing Snorkeling Mountain Biking Cycling Canoeing Paragliding Trail Running Photography Drumming Rock Pooling Beach Swimming Waterfall Visits Painting Cultural Evenings Campfire Dancing Slack-pack Hiking

Amenities

Parking Lounge Billiard Table Art Installation Rock Garden Office Wood-fired Oven Hot Shower Entertainment Lounge Communal Dining Area Shared Bathroom Shared Kitchen Solar Lighting Rock Pool River Access Campfire Reading Room Backup Generator Braai Area Verandah Reception

Accommodation in Gumzana