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About Silaka Nature Reserve

Just six kilometres south of the chilled seaside town of Port St Johns is a gorgeous protectorate of Eastern Cape Coastal Forest.

Stretching from Second Beach to Sugarloaf Rock, the 400-hectare Silaka Nature Reserve might be small in size but a river flows through it and the entire place is imbued with exceptional scenic beauty. The Silaka River meanders within the reserve to become an estuary meeting up with the stunning beach.

Nature lovers have no shortage of beautiful spots to explore from the tidal rock pools, estuary, forest and grasslands. Keep an eye open for Cape clawless otters on the beach and in the estuary.

Twitchers can experience phenomenal birding including sightings of Knysna turaco, Cinnamon dove, Half-collared kingfisher and Grey cuckooshrike.

Things to do in Port St Johns

Accommodation near Silaka Nature Reserve

Ntafufu Eco Lodge

2 Reviews
Sleeps 18 in 9 rooms

High on a hill with awesome panoramic views of the sea, the Ntafufu estuary and river valley, surrounded by indigenous forest, you will...
R960
Avg per night for 2 guests

Port St Johns Farmhouse

6 Reviews
Sleeps 16 in 5 rooms

Port St Johns Farmhouse is located close to Mthatha, Lusikisiki and other Wild Coast towns, and is an ideal home base for long term...
R600
Avg per night for 2 guests

Port St Johns River Lodge

Sleeps 81 in 27 rooms

Situated on the mighty Umzimvubu River, Port St. John’s River Lodge provides luxury accommodation, personal attention and excellent...
R950
Avg per night for 2 guests

Fisherman's Cave

1 Review
Sleeps 14 in 2 rooms

Fisherman's Cave offers weekend breaks in the heart of Transkei or just a sleepover between Durban and Port Elizabeth. Fisherman groups...
R1250
Per person for 1 night

Delicious Monster

14 Reviews
Sleeps 8 in 3 rooms

The Delicious Monster is beautifully situated on the beach in Port St Johns, next to our famous seafood restaurant with the same name and...
R1050
Avg per night

Mountain View Inn

3 Reviews
Sleeps 18 in 5 rooms

OVERVIEW:Mountain View Inn is a centrally located Port St. Johns self-catering accommodation establishment situated in close proximity of...
R720
Avg per night for 2 guests

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Silaka Nature Reserve is 4.6km from the centre of Port St Johns , the nearest airport 93.1km (Mthatha Airport).
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling

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