Silaka Nature Reserve
Silaka Nature Reserve - Port St Johns, Wild Coast & Berg, Eastern Cape © Silaka Nature Reserve
Silaka is a coastal reserve nestled in a quiet forested valley between Second Beach and Sugarloaf Rock. The cool moist forest provides an ideal habitat for many interesting and beautiful birds, such as the Knysna Lourie, Grey Cuckooshrike and Cinnamon Dove. The forest is also home to several small timid herbivores, including blue duiker and bushbuck.
The pebbled shoreline of the Silaka Nature Reserve is mostly rocky, with a sandy beach near the mouth of the Gxwaleni River.
Silaka is also the starting point of the 5-day Transkei Hiking Trial
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT SILAKA NATURE RESERVE:
- hiking
- bird watching
- swimming
- tidal pools
SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Birdlife: Knysna loerie, cinnamon dove, grey cuckooshrike, kingfisher
Mammals: blue duiker, bushbuck, Burchell's zebra, Cape clawless otters, rock rabbits
DIRECTIONS TO SILAKA NATURE RESERVE:
- 6 kms south of Port St. John's just past Second Beach
Accommodation Near Silaka Nature Reserve:
Accommodation Near Silaka Nature Reserve
Cremorne Seaside River Resort B&B
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Port St Johns
4.8km from Silaka Nature ReserveOur Bed & Breakfast rooms are situated in our cosy log cabins. They come in both double and twin formats so are ideal for couples or friends/children. The rooms also come with private access, ensuite toilet and shower and your own patio to relax ... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Cremorne Seaside River Resort S/C
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Port St Johns
4.8km from Silaka Nature ReserveAt Cremorne Seaside River Resort our Self Catering Log Cabins are ideal for your relaxing holiday. In either 4 sleeper or 2 sleeper formats they cater for both your family getaway or the romantic weekend away with someone special. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Mbotyi River Lodge
Holiday Resort Accommodation in Mbotyi, Wild Coast
28.9km from Silaka Nature ReserveMbotyi in Pondoland on the Eastern Cape coastline is still wild. Situated in a wilderness area at the mouth of the Mbotyi River it is the perfect place for a peaceful, tranquil or adventurous getaway. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
