What to look out for...
Whales and dolphins can be seen from the shore
The park is located on the western side of the Mbashe River, roughly halfway between Kei Mouth and Port St Johns on the southern Wild Coast. Clients travelling to Dwesa will have to negotiate the last 50km on a rough, gravel road for which a 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle is advisable.
This park is of particular interest to birders with its range of habitats from beach and estuary through to open grassland and coastal forest. Whales and dolphins can be seen from the shore and crocodiles have been reintroduced into the river system.
Accommodation is rustic, consisting of a handful of self-catering log cabins and campsites. A local guide is compulsory should your clients wish to explore the forest areas on foot or drive along some of the 4x4 tracks on the coast. Booking ahead for this reserve is essential.
Feature image courtesy of Mauritz Preller
