ABOUT THE RESERVE
The Kap River Nature Reserve is approximately 670ha in extent. It is managed by Ndlambe Municipality; the
local municipality in Port Alfred. Situated about 26 kms east from Port Alfred, the Reserve is bounded to the
South by the Indian Ocean, to the East by the Great Fish River and to the West by the Kap River.
It boasts an abundance of wildlife with giraffe being its flagship species. You will also be able to see zebra,
impala, red hartebeest, warthog, common reedbuck, bushbuck, nyala, waterbuck, common and blue duiker. At
night you may also be lucky enough to spot aardvark, bushpig, spring hares and lynx.
It is also a wonderful place to do some birdwatching with over 200 recorded bird species in the reserve.
PICNIC AND BRAAI FACILITIES
There is a designated picnic spot for our day visitors situated close to the convergence of the Kap and Fish
Rivers. Come relax and unwind in the tranquillity of nature and have a family meal under shady trees. The site
has easy access to hiking trails and the canoes and has a huge grassy lawn ensuring that there’s lots to do for
everyone.
NATURE TRAIL
This reserve lends itself to having a nature experience. With no actual access roads to speak of except the
main road running through it, it is the ideal location to climb out of the car and get close to nature by hiking
through it. A Nature Trail in the form of a large loop about 7 kms long, with several return routes gives easy
access to the Kap River and Fish River flood plains. An abundance of fauna and flora can be seen along this
route.
ACCOMMODATION
We have several different accommodation facilities which are very diverse, and each have their own individual
charm.
– Kap River Lodge
– Fisherman’s Cottage
Directions to Kap River Nature ReserveFrom East London:
Follow the R72 from East London, past Birqa Crafts and Fish River Sun. At the Fish River Diner, cross the
bridge (Fish River) and you will see a sign for Kap River Nature Reserve on your right, approximately 1km from
the Fish River Diner. The lodge and office is on the other side of the reserve where you will need to book in.
Follow the road through the reserve until you reach a cattle grid, go out the reserve and carry on for 1 km,
where you will see a sign saying “OFFICE/LODGE”.
From Gqeberha:
Follow the R72 from Port Elizabeth (on the road to Kenton-on-Sea). Drive through Kenton, Port Alfred, straight
through onto the East London road (through Port Alfred, no turn-offs). Follow the East London road, through
Kleinemonde. Approximately 7km from Kleinemonde, there’s a sign for Kap River Nature Reserve on your left.
The turnoff is just before the Fish River Diner and just before the bridge. The lodge and office is on the
other side of the reserve where you will need to book in. Follow the road through the reserve until you reach a
cattle grid, go out the reserve and carry on for 1 km, where you will see a sign saying “OFFICE/LODGE”.
BOOKINGS
Bookings can be made by contacting the reserve manager Mark Dixon on:
Cell – 074 634 4072
Office – 046 604 5527
Email – mdixon@ndlambe.gov.za
or if unavailable through the municipal office on 046 604 5500; just ask the switchboard operator for Kap
River Nature Reserve bookings.
On arrival at the reserve, the following Staff can be contacted:
Eunice : 073 134 2885
Richmond : 082 732 9454/064 878 5288
