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Protected Area Dwesa - Cwebe Wildlife Reserve

ID: w160798 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape (Wild Coast)  :: Coffee Bay
Category: Protected Areas :: Protected Area

Booking

The 2 relatively small sister reserves is bordered by the rural areas of the Transkei, and separated by the Mbashe River situated in the central Wild Coast. Dwesa Nature Reserve is the bigger of the two and situated in the Western side, with accommodation offered in Chalets or campsites, and then the game lodge in Idutywa which you can contact at +27 (0)47 499 0020. Cwebe is a relatively newly established reserve, and has a beautiful sandy beach stretches out to the north. Only accommodation available here is the Haven Hotel. The primary purpose of Dwesa nature reserve is the conservation of unique biodiversity of the coastal forests, grasslands and marine protected area. Day visitors pay a conservation fee. (Jul-15)

Contact
Address :  Ntubeni, 5040 Willowvale, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Postal :  Private Bag X1126, Port Elizabeth, 6000, South Africa
Contact :  Dwesa-Cwebe (Office )
Contact 2 :  Central Reservations - Eastern Cape Tourism Board
Tel :  +27(0)47 499 7900
Tel2 :  +27(0)43 701 9600
Email :  Click Here
Main Cellular Network :  Vodacom

Directions

The turn-off to Dwesa is signposted and in the town of Idutya, 80km from Umtata. The turn-off to Cwebe is 40km from Umtata and is sign-boarded Bityi/Elliotdale; follow the signs to Elliotdale.

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  Dwesa is good in all seasons, but the drier winter months of June and July are mild and pleasant.
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  06h00 - 22h00 (weekdays & weekends)
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  Mon-Thur: 08:00-16:30 and Frid: 08:00-16:00

Destination Information
Tourist Information Office Lodging Camping
Tourist Information Telephone :  +27(0)47 499 7900

Facilities
Safe Parking Available

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives 4WD Trails Hiking Trails Guided Walks Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Canoeing Bird Watching
Picnics, Mountain Biking, Boat Trips
Game to View :  Blesbok. Eland. Buffalo. Bushbuck. Duiker. Warthog.
Notes on Activities :  Forest trails and walking on the beach. (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Willowvale

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  2X4WD&4WD

FACILITIES
The nearest Police Station is in Coffee Bay. Restaurant, tyre sales and repairs and grocery shops, all are in Coffee Bay. (Jul-15)

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