Cape Morgan Nature Reserve Explained

Cape Morgan Nature Reserve
Nearest City:Morgan Bay
Coordinates:-32.7028°N 28.3575°W
Administrator:Eastern Cape Parks

The Cape Morgan Nature Reserve, nestled within the expansive 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. Its shoreline is enclosed by the Kei section of the Amathole Marine Protected Area.

History

Constructed in 1964 within the Cape Morgan Nature Reserve, the Cape Morgan Lighthouse stands as one of four lighthouses adorning 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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Activities and attractions in Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay . 2022-05-16 . www.keimouth.co.za.
  2. Web site: Cape Morgan Lighthouse . 2022-05-16 . www.keimouth.co.za.
  3. Web site: Proposed Cape Morgan Nature Reserve Accommodation Facility Development, Kei Mouth, Great Kei Municipality, Eastern Cape Province .
  4. Web site: Wintec® Innovation - Wintec® Winslot® System Feature: Cape Morgan Conference Centre, Kei Mouth . 2022-05-16 . wintecinnovation.co.za.
  5. Web site: Cape Morgan Nature Reserve in Kei Mouth, Eastern Cape . 2023-03-24 . www.sa-venues.com.
  6. Web site: Strandloper Hiking Trails – … where the ultimate coastal experience awaits you! . 2023-03-24 . en-US.