Cape Morgan Nature Reserve

The Cape Morgan Nature Reserve, part of the greater East London Coast Nature Reserve, is a coastal forest reserve in the Wild Coast region of the Eastern Cape. On its western side, lies the Morgan Bay estuary, while it is flanked on the eastern side by the Cwili estuary. Nearby are the villages of Morgan Bay and Kei Mouth.[1] Southwest of the reserve is the Morgan Bay beach.[1] Its shoreline is enclosed by the Kei section of the Amathole Marine Protected Area.

Cape Morgan Nature Reserve
Morgan Bay cliffs
Nearest cityMorgan Bay
Coordinates32°42′10″S 28°21′27″E
AdministratorEastern Cape Parks
Cape Morgan Nature Reserve is located in South Africa
Cape Morgan Nature Reserve
Cape Morgan Nature Reserve (South Africa)

History

The Cape Morgan Lighthouse was built in 1964 on the reserve, which is one of four lighthouses on the Wild Coast.[2] In August 2020, a draft was prepared to develop accommodation facilities and a parking area for the existing Eastern Cape Parks' Conference Centre situated in the reserve.[3][4] The visitor centre is located on the ruins of an old titanium mine.[5]

Activities

Hiking

The 57 km Strandloper Hiking Trail starts at the visitor centre in the reserve and ends at the Gonubie River mouth.[6]

Swimming

There's a tide pool on the coast of the reserve.

  • Morgan Bay Lighthouse
    Morgan Bay Lighthouse
  • Morgan Bay dune forest and the beach.
    Morgan Bay dune forest and the beach.

See also

References
  1. "Activities and attractions in Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay". www.keimouth.co.za. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  2. "Cape Morgan Lighthouse". www.keimouth.co.za. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  3. "Proposed Cape Morgan Nature Reserve Accommodation Facility Development, Kei Mouth, Great Kei Municipality, Eastern Cape Province" (PDF).
  4. "Wintec® Innovation - Wintec® Winslot® System Feature: Cape Morgan Conference Centre, Kei Mouth". wintecinnovation.co.za. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  5. "Cape Morgan Nature Reserve in Kei Mouth, Eastern Cape". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  6. "Strandloper Hiking Trails – … where the ultimate coastal experience awaits you!". Retrieved 24 March 2023.
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