About Us
Mbotyi River Lodge is a family resort on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Experience the legendary, hospitalty and warm atmosphere. Become a member of the Mbotyi family who return year after year for the ultimate stress free holiday. Children have a jungle gym, special children’s swimming pool and trampoline. Friendly Pondo child minders are available from the Mbotyi community.
The grounds of the hotel are spacious with manicured lawns, indigenous garden, crystal clear swimming pool and sunny wooden decks.
The games room with 360 degree views has pool tables, table tennis, darts and much more.
The Long Bar is the place where many a friendship is formed, where fishermen tell tall stories about the catch of the day or the size of the fish that got away
Mbotyi is in the heart of Pondoland where one can experience true Pondo culture as well as the warmth and friendliness of these lovely people. Walk the along the hills and valleys of the village with a local guide/interpreter, meet the people and the local characters, or visit a Sangoma or a lively shebeen.
Approaching Mbotyi you will drive through a section of the magnificent Magwa Tea Plantation. This is known to be one of the world largest tea plantations. The ever green tea bushes, hugging the rolling hills and surrounded by borders of massive Eucalyptus trees are a sight to behold. Visits to the factory with antiquated, yet still operational, equipment are arranged from the lodge.
Mbotyi is situated 26 km from Lusikisiki. There is no need for a 4 wheel driven vehicle on the 19 km of gravel which needs to be negotiated slowly. Enjoy the very scenic drive and forgive the odd pot hole. Please contact the lodge for detailed directions.
- Fly in to Magwa Tea Corporation’s 1000 metre air strip, contact us for co-ordinates and details.
- Helicopter landing pad at the lodge.
- Weddings, the perfect unforgettable, romantic wedding.
- Conferences, smaller groups find this the perfect place to work and play.
- Small team building groups.
