Please note Rocktail Bay Lodge is temporarily closed. Please enquire about excellent alternative accommodations.

Named after a trawler that sank off the Bay many years ago, Rocktail Bay Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal is a pristine paradise. Rocktail Bay Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal is situated in the northern reaches of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in an area of northern KwaZulu-Natal that is locally known as Maputaland.

Here, between Kosi Bay and Sodwana Bay lies an area that is wild, without any development and Rocktail Bay lies in the centre. This whole region has been declared a World Heritage Site. The lodge is situated metres inland from the warm Indian Ocean and some of the most incredible beaches in all of South Africa.

Situated offshore from Rocktail Bay is the Maputaland Marine Reserve, which offers an additional sanctuary for wildlife, diving and snorkelling with exciting encounters of the huge shoals of fish, dolphins and whales.

Thirty kilometers (18 miles) of undisturbed Indian Ocean coastline surrounds the lodge in KwaZulu-Natal, which is rich in marine life. Here the waves meet endless and diverse beaches where it is possible to walk for hours without meeting another soul or seeing a building.

There are no power lines or telephones lines here. This solitude is a rare feature found in few places, the value of this experience is what you will get at Rocktail Bay Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. The lodge in KwaZulu-Natal is built away from the coastal breeze, just inland from the beach and within the forest canopy of vegetated dunes.

Health

There are a few basic health matters that require care and attention for those coming to this lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. Please consult your doctor and also check with your health department prior to departure for any changes in health regulations. Malaria transmission is at its highest during the warmer and wetter months of November through to April. From May through to October the risks of acquiring malaria are reduced.