The Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape may be South Africa’s most spectacular and yet least touristy region with its rocky coastline, indigenous forests, secluded coves and many river mouths. And all this is on your doorstep at Umngazi River Bungalows and Spa, an award winning family resort & spa. The thatch-roofed bungalows are situated amongst the indigenous gardens which provide the perfect setting for a totally relaxed holiday.

Spend idyllic days lounging on secluded beaches with only the waves crashing. Take a guided walk or strike on your own, explore the mangrove swamps, canoe up the river, myriad of birds and totally unspoiled natural beauty that this coastline has on offer.

Perched on the panoramic hillside of the Umngazi River mouth, overlooking the scenic splendour of the Wild Coast. Bungalows are nestled amongst the kaleidoscopic fauna and flora that only the heart of Pondoland can offer. Our guests choose from 5 categories of bungalows, all of which are individually furnished and tastefully decorated.

The main lodge also includes a dining area, bar, children's area, riverside pool and spa.

When you feel more alive, you also feel more hungry! So bring a healthy appetite when you come to Umngazi River Bungalows and Spa.

Kick off the day with an unhurried River Breakfast as you loosely plan out another day filled with the sights and sounds of the hospitable Wild Coast. Later, sample our menu, which offers versatile meat dishes, fish so fresh it melts in your mouth and cracklingly good salads and veggies.

Oh, and feel free to make requests. Like everything else, our menu’s flexible and our chefs are always happy to try and meet your needs.

The Umngazi River bungalows are great, but of course you may want to be out much of every day. You could spend the whole time dozing by our riverside pool, or hanging out at Basil’s Bar, where darts, snooker and tall stories make you feel like a regular in no time.

In our lofted hillside Spa, we’re lucky enough to have dedicated, professional therapists, if you want your city stress to be massaged away – to the soundtrack of nothing but breakers and birdcalls.

Or you might find relaxation in other ways; in the gym, on the courts or with a long amble down our pristine beaches; as rich in shore life as most coastlines used to be. For parents in need of a break, our dedicated caregivers are always on hand, so leave the little ones with us and feel free to relive your early days of romance.

Sunny Day activities:

• Hiking
• Mullet cruise
• Mountain Biking
• Canoeing
• River Breakfasts
• Motor Boats
• Fishing trips
• Boat cruise and forest walks
• Early morning bird-watching
• Sunset cruises
• Mangrove swamp walk & Canoe trail (2hrs)
• Excursions to Port St Johns, The Gap and the Blowhole (by arrangement)
• Tennis
• Dune surfing
• Picnics.

Rainy Day activities:

• Basil’s Bar (for darts, snooker, bar quizzes and very tall stories)
• The Spa
• The Gym.

For the kids:

• Dune surfing
• Mullet cruises
• The slippery slide.

Our enthusiastic entertainment team has plenty of tricks up their sleeve to keep children stimulated. Look out for the daily activity boards located at reception, which keep guests updated on the day’s scheduled entertainment.

Umngazi River Bungalows and Spa is the perfect venue for small management seminars, team building programmes, workshops and business events.

The Umngazi Conference Centre is an attractive and comfortable, away-from-it-all meeting venue with all the modern amenities one requires for a successful and enjoyable conference. Add to that Umngazi's laid-back atmosphere and unique scenery and you have the formula for a memorable meeting.

Facilities include the following:

• Seating for 12 delegates.
• Technical facilites include an overhead projector, big screen, video monitor, satellite TV etc Morning and afternoon teas.
• All hotel facilities available to delegates.

Rates inclusive of VAT. Rates inclusive of 3 meals per day. 40% single supplement charged. Minimum charge per room is one adult per day. Rates subject to change without prior notice.