Mbotyi
is situated 26 kms from Lusikisiki and the road is easily
accessible by motor car. There is a small portion of gravel
road, which is in good condition. A short distance from
the turn-off lies the Magwa Tea Plantation and it feels
as if the beauty of the valleys and hills of this magnificent
tea plantation transports one back into history.
After a very short drive, the landscape
changes dramatically with deep gorges filled with lush
vegetation, waterfalls and then comes the descent through
the Mqaba Forest which is teeming with fauna and flora
that is waiting to be discovered. Mbotyi River Lodge is
at the end of the road and the beginning of a new and
wonderful adventure.
Mbotyi River Lodge has beautiful sea and
lagoon facing rooms each with their own unique view and
ambiance. Whether you prefer the rustic thatch or wooden
cabins, the rooms are comfortable, upmarket and cosy with
en- suite bathroom.
All the rooms have either a balcony or
patio where guests can sit and hear the rumble of the
ocean or the cry of the fish eagles while admiring the
view of the forest, sea or lagoon.
The focus of the Mbotyi River Lodge cuisine
is on taste and quality. Yes, the emphasis is on simple
dishes that delight the palate and enhance your day and
stay.
Breakfast comprises nourishing English
style fare or, if you prefer, something less filling.
Lunches are a tasty interlude of salads, pastas and paté.
Dinners feature a wide variety of dishes to suit every
palate, from seafood to steaks, from casseroles to wonderful
chicken selections and hors de'oeuvres and desserts to
bring you back again and again.
The variety of cuisine is also reflected
in the different themes: there are buffets and braais
and for the more adventuresome - a picnic! The long bar
and games room, situated adjacent to the dining room,
enjoy awesome views of the Mbotyi beach and river mouth.
Wicked shooters, tasty G & T's, bitterly cold beers
and mineral waters are but a few of the favourites served.
THIS IS A MALARIA FREE AREA.
Rates
Inclusive of 3 meals a day.
Pondoland's
best-kept secret is out! Situated at the mouth of the Mbotyi
River and tidal estuary is Mbotyi River Lodge. Nestled between
the rolling hills, lush tropical forest and the warm Indian
Ocean, it is the perfect venue for anyone looking for a
peaceful and tranquil holiday or for the adventurer wanting
to explore the many beautiful and wild treasures this coast
has to offer. The 48 upmarket rooms in the lodge consist
of en-suite double and twin bedrooms in either of 36 wooden
cabins or 12 thatch bungalows.