Cape Vidal Log Cabins: Temporarily Closed
The Cape Vidal log cabins are currently closed and
the camp is planned to be renovated in the future. As
soon as it reopens, we will resume bookings here.
In the meantime, we can
still help you with:
- Cape Vidal Camping reservations
- Alternative St Lucia accommodation
(cottages, guest houses, lodges)
- Activities in iSimangaliso: safaris, snorkeling,
cruises, fishing, turtle tours (seasonal)
Cape Vidal Accommodation
Self Catering Log Cabins
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.
Important update: The log cabins are
currently closed and the camp is planned to be
renovated in the future. Until it reopens, we can
assist with Cape Vidal camping and alternatives in St
Lucia.
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
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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