Rocktail Beach Camp

Rocktail Beach Camp in the Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve

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Description

Rocktail Beach Camp is located in the Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve in northern Kwazulu-Natal, midway between Kosi Bay to the north and Sodwana Bay to the south.

Our new camp is located about 30 minutes drive from Rocktail Bay Lodge and is situated at the current Rocktail Dive Centre. Similar to Rocktail Bay Lodge, the camp is not located right on the beach sand, but rather back in the forest, however most rooms will have an ocean view and guests will be able to see the beach from there.

ACCESS is the same as at Rocktail Bay Lodge, in that guests can self drive in a 4x4 all the way to the camp, or they can drive a standard vehicle to the Coastal Cashews rendezvous point from where they will be transferred at the scheduled times (10h30, 14h00 or 16h00) or they can charter into the Manzengwenya airstrip. As for Rocktail Bay Lodge a transfer fee will be levied if guests cannot comply with the above scheduled times at Coastal Cashews.

Pricing / Child policy
One pricing year round and children of all ages are welcome

Accommodation

Number of units:
12 rooms consisting of:
  • 5 twin bedded rooms
  • 4 double bedded rooms
  • 3 Family units - consisting of 1 double bed in 1 room and 2 x ¾ beds in the 2nd room. Each family unit accommodates maximum 2 adults and 2 children and the family shares a bathroom.
This camp accommodates 30 guests including children

Room details:

  • En-suite bathrooms with an open feel indoor shower
  • Fans
  • The following amenities are provided: bath towels, hand towels, pool towels, torch, laundry bag, mosquito coil, insect repellent and bird list as well as soap, shampoo and insect repellent
  • Safe in room

Camp Description

  • Dining room, bar and lounge with a large wrap around verandah.
  • A television set and iPod are available in the camp's main area for guests enjoyment
  • Large swimming pool

Attractions

Game viewing

As the camp is situated within a coastal forest reserve, this is not a traditional terrestrial game viewing area, but birding is excellent while red duiker and reedbuck are found. Dolphins can be seen offshore and reef diving is outstanding. October to March sees Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs. June to October produces wonderful sightings of Humpback whales during their annual migration.

Activities included for all guests
  • The beach
  • Forest walks
  • Bird watching
  • Surf/rock fishing (no tackle provided)
  • Swimming (at own risk as there are no life guards)

Activities Included in DBB/Activity Rate
  • Snorkelling at Lala Nek
  • Trips to Lake Sibaya
  • Guided trail (beach and forest)

Activities at Additional cost to all Guests
  • Scuba diving (Scuba divers must bring dive cards and/or log books. No card - No dive)
  • PADI Scuba diving courses (A range of courses offered from beginners to more advanced. Please see course information sheet)
  • Excursions to Black Rock
  • eGugulusizwe Activities including:
  • Horse riding
  • Sangoma Visits
  • Zulu Dancing
  • Quad Biking
  • Star Gazing

All the above activities can only be booked and paid for at the camp.
  • The following activities are prohibited in the reserve: surfing, boardsailing, the launching of any type of boat, lighting of fires, driving of vehicles on the beach

Activity times are flexible and depend largely on the tides and weather. Times for walks are arranged at the camp on request.

Facilities

Electricity & Water
  • 220 volt electrical lighting
  • Some 220v electrical appliances can be utilised
  • Video battery recharging facilities available, bring your own charger
  • Solar heated water

Drinks Policy

Drinks are not included in the nightly tariff.

Laundry Policy

Daily laundry service can be provided but is not included in the nightly tariff.

Extras Payment

Extras can be paid for by cash, MasterCard, Visa. Cheques are not accepted. Foreign currency and Rand traveller's cheques are also accepted.

Flying Times

to/from Nelspruit 1 hour
to/from Durban 1 hr 30 minutes
to/from Johannesburg 1hr 50 minutes
to/from Skukuza 1hr 10 minutes
to/from Sabi Sands 1hr 10 minutes

Airstrip Details

Manzengwenya coordinates: S 27.16.00, E 32.45.00
(900m x 15m tarred surface) 10 minutes drive from the camp. Altitude ± 100ft, runway direction 01/19. Suitable for aircraft with a max weight of 5700kg including King Airs, Caravans, Pilatus and all light twin engines (but take off weights on King Airs and larger aircraft need to be minimised in order to clear obstacles approx 500m from the runway thresholds). An additional security charge of R80.00 per night is applicable should the aircraft stay over on the airstrip.

Gratuity Schedule

The following is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards:

ZAR 50 per guest per day for guiding staff
ZAR 15 per guest per day for housekeeping and porterage