Cape Vidal Accommodation
Self Catering Log Cabins
Reservations: Tel 082 2575 612 all hours
Email:
info@extremenaturetours.co.za
Cape Vidal Accommodation
The
accommodation at Cape Vidal consists of 27 log cabins set in the forest
close to the beach and a private bush camp set on the shores of Lake
Bhangazi. Cape Vidal is the perfect family getaway and the comfortable
log cabin accommodation allows you to enjoy the area to its fullest.
Cape Vidal is situated within the iSimangaliso
Wetlands Park and prior bookings are compulsory.
Cape Vidal Accommodation - Log Cabins
Cape
Vidal has 18 x 5 bed self catering log cabins (2 rooms), and 10 x 8 bed
log cabins (3 rooms). All accommodation units are fully equipped with
cutlery & crockery for a self catering holiday.
Cape Vidal Accommodation
Facilities - Log Cabins
- Fully equipped Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Bedding
- Braai facilities
- Bathroom with Shower
- Close to the Beach
What you need to bring along
- Food
- Drinking water
- Toiletries
The
accommodation at Cape Vidal is Self catering accommodation and you need
to bring all your food and drinking water. A small shop is open during
office hours for basic essentials such as beer, ice cream and charcoal.
Diesel and petrol are available at the small fuel station at Cape Vidal.
Bhangazi Bush Camp
The
Bhangazi Bush Camp offers private accommodation 10km from Cape Vidal of
the western shore of Lake Bhangazi. The private bush lodge consists of
4 x 2 bed accommodation units set in the forest, a lounge, kitchen and
deck which overlooks lake Bhangazi. The Bhangazi Bush Lodge is fully
equipped self catering accommodation, but there is a cook at the lodge
who will prepare what you request every day while you are on the beach
at Cape Vidal or exploring the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park.
Contact us for
more information and Cape Vidal accommodation reservations.
Things to do at Cape Vidal
Cape Vidal Beach
The
accommodation at Cape Vidal is situated perfectly for a beach holiday
with log cabins built in the forest just off the Cape Vidal beach, one
of the most beautiful, best beaches in South Africa. The Cape Vidal bay
is safe for swimming and snorkeling at low tide, but at high tide, a
strong south to north current on the land side of the main reef makes
bathing and snorkeling dangerous. Plan your Cape Vidal snorkeling
excursions around the tide.
For more information about guided snorkeling trips, Click here
You can find a Cape
Vidal tide table here:
http://www.satides.co.za/common/scripts/allDays/?loc=rsa_rb&port=Richards%20Bay
Snorkeling in Cape Vidal Bay
5
minutes walk away from the accommodation at Cape Vidal, you will find
the main feature of the Cape Vidal bay; the sandstone reef which runs
from north-east to south-west. The reef offers protection from the
rolling surf at low tide, resulting in a calm shallow bay, excellent
for snorkeling and bathing.
The best snorkeling at
Cape Vidal is just behind (on the land side) of the reef, 2 hours
before to 2 hours after low tide. During neap tides (when low tide is
after 14h00) the tide does not get very low and there is less
protection from the surf. Snorkeling at Cape Vidal is best during
spring tides (4 - 5 days before full moon /new moon, until 4-5 days
after full /new moon).
Look out for the mast of a
salvage vessel which wrecked on the Cape Vidal Reef. Large chains are
also visible at low tide. The salvage vessel was wrecked while looking
for treasure from the more than 100 year old wreck of the Dorothea, a
barque which was transporting gold and diamonds. The crew of the
Dorothea abandoned ship and where picked up by another vessel in the
area. the Dorothea ended up striking the Cape Vidal reef. The treasure
which was allegedly being transported in the Dorothea has never been
found - good luck!
Be aware of
strong currents at Cape Vidal
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Cape Vidal Game Viewing and Birdwatching
On
day when the weather is not good for beach activities, you don't have
to be stuck in your accommodation at Cape Vidal. Cape Vidal is situated
within the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, which is turning into one of
South Africa's best game viewing and birdwatching spots. From your
accommodation at Cape Vidal, you can explore the southern section of
the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park on a network of roads which take you
through some of the best parts of the park.
Some of the best
places to see include Mission Rocks, Mount Tabor view sites, Mfazana
bird and game hide, Lake Bhangazi and iSibomvini. Common animal
sightings close to Cape Vidal include Hippos, White Rhino, Black Rhino,
Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Kudu, Waterbuck and warthogs. Leopard are
common, but rarely seen. Special bird sightings include Southern Banded
Snake Eagle, Olive Bee eater, Livingstones Turaco, Narina Trogon,
Purple Galinule, Crowned Eagle, Martial Eagle, Fish Eagle,
Saddle-billed Stork and the Secretary Bird.
Visit St Lucia
The holiday village
of St
Lucia is situated 37 km, 1 hours drive, south of the accommodation at
Cape Vidal. St Lucia has supermarkets, a fruit & vegetable
market,
fuel station, retaurants, doctors, spa's, pharmacy and craft shops.
There are many activities available in St Lucia including boat cruises
on the St Lucia Estuary, whale watching, deep sea fishing and walking
trails.
Warnings
- The
currents in Cape Vidal bay are dangerous during incoming tides and at
high tide when waves wash water over the reef, causing a current to run
from south to north in the bay. Avoid swimming and snorkeling in the
Cape Vidal Bay at high tide.
- Occasionally the wind blows jellyfish and
blue bottles close inshore. Stings are painful but not fatal.
- There
are deadly Stonefish along the KZN north coast. They are easy to avoid
- simply do not walk on submerged rocks where they can be stepped on!
Stonefish are very well camouflaged and have poisonous spines on their
body. Do not walk on rocks underwater, rather float over the rock until
you get to a sandy spot to stand in.
- The
Zululand sun starts to burn you as it rises and stops burning you only
when it sets! Be sure to bring along enough sun protection for your
time on the Cape Vidal beach.
- Beware
that the Samango monkeys at Cape Vidal don't steal your picnic lunch.
Also, close the
windows of your accommodation when you are away, otherwise the monkeys
WILL steal (collect) the food in your log cabin. Please DO NOT
feed the monkeys are other animals, they will help themselves!
- Watch out for hippos, bushpigs and
porcupines close the accommodation at Cape Vidal at night time.
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