The seaside village of '''Morgan's Bay''' is located on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast of South Africa and is about 85 km east of East London. Morgan's Bay lies between the famous Morgan's Bay cliffs and a mile-long stretch of unspoilt beach, bordered by the Cape Morgan Nature Reserve.

In the early part of the century, Morgan's Bay was a popular holiday destination for farmers from throughout South Africa's Eastern Cape region. Every year, after the harvest, they packed their families and possessions into wagons for a camping holiday by the sea. These days Morgan's Bay is still a popular camping destination, with families from up country making the yearly trek down to the sea to enjoy the delights of the Wild Coast.

Get in

Situated 10 minutes away from the Kei River and the adventures of the Wild Coast, yet only 1 hour from the modern amenities of East London, Morgan's Bay offers you the best of both worlds.

Get around

The are no busses or taxis in Morgan's Bay.

See

If you're a keen hiker it's worth a ramble over the Morgan's Bay Cliffs. These impressive slabs of dolerite, which drop some 50 metres into the pounding surf, are ideal vantage points for watching the sunset. If you're lucky, you may even see the dolphins frolicking in the waves, which crash against the rocks below.

Do

Morgan's Bay is an ideal destination for adventurous family holidays with an excellent swimming beach, patrolled by lifeguards during the festive season, and lagoon in pristine natural surroundings. It's the perfect place to get in some well earned relaxation and breathe in the fresh sea air. During the day you can gaze at passing ships on the horizon or lie on the beach with a book. At night you can lie relaxed in comfortable accommodation while being hypnotised by the dull roar of the sea, glorious stars and the intermittent beam of the Cape Morgan Lighthouse across the bay.

  • <listing name="Activities" url="http://www.wildcoastholidays.com/morganbay/activities.html">Activities on offer in the area include surfing, golf, deep-sea fishing, dolphin and whale watching, fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking and nature trails, rock climbing, abseiling, surfing, canoeing, microlighting, horse riding, game viewing and bird watching.</listing>
  • <listing name="Wild Coast Horse Trails" phone="+27 (0)43 831-1087" url="http://www.wildcoasthorsesafari.co.za">A unique horse trail that offers a full holiday experience while giving you the chance to sample the undeveloped beauty of the South African Wild Coast. The beach riding along the Transkei is exhilarating and exciting. One sweeping bay after another, rolling hillsides, river crossings and warm lagoons ensure adventure filled days of fabulous horse riding. </listing>
  • <listing name="Lalapanzi Adventure Centre" phone="+27 (0)43 841-1615" email="lalapanzi@lantic.net">Paintball, abseiling, river hikes only 9km from Morgan's Bay</listing>
  • Buy

  • <listing name="Yellowwood Forest Craft Shop" address="Link Road, Morgan's Bay" phone="+27 (0)43 841-1598" email="info@yellowwoodforest.co.za" url="http://www.yellowwoodforest.co.za">Local & imported arts, crafts, clothing, gifts, throws, hammocks, furniture, antiques etc.</listing>
  • <listing name="Xhosa Crafts">Xhosa women sell beads and other crafts under the trees near the lagoon.</listing>
  • <listing name="Craft Markets" phone="+27 (0)43 841-1620">Local Farmers & Craft Markets are held once a month and regularly during holiday periods. They are advertised on the notice board at the Top Shop.</listing>
  • Eat

  • <listing name="Yellowwood Forest Pizza Garden & Coffee Shop" address="Link Road, Morgan's Bay" phone="+27 (0)43 841-1598" email="info@yellowwoodforest.co.za" url="http://www.yellowwoodforest.co.za">Sit under the Yellowwood Trees and enjoy delicious pizzas from their wood-fired oven.</listing>
  • <listing name="The Shed" phone="+27 (0)43 841-1550">Come and braai, they supply every friday evening. Had a hectic week? Relax on their deck with an ice cold beer. They can even braai for you. Braai packs, salads and extra goodies supplied. 5km from Morgan's Bay</listing>
  • Drink

    Sleep

    Budget

  • Yellowwood Forest. aravan and Camping. ink Road. 27 (0)43 841-1598. nfo@yellowwoodforest.co.za. ttp://www.yellowwoodforest.co.za. rom R65/site plus R10pp. Family friendly Caravan Park & Campsite situated in woodland just above the Morgan's Bay Lagoon. We have plenty of shade and are sheltered from the wind.

    Mid-range

  • Flame Lily House. 5 Beach Road. 27 (0)43 841-1594. nfo@. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/morganbay/flamelily/flamelily.html. rom R380 per night. Offers affordable self-catering holiday accommodation with sea views for 2 - 8 people. Situated above the coastal milkwood trees on the central beachfront of Morgan's Bay it is just 25 m from the bathing beach with the lagoon, dunes, fishing spots, hotel facilities and magnificent cliffs in easy walking distance.

  • The Lower Deck. 70 Chestnut Place. 27 (0)43 841-1099. nfo@. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/morganbay/lowerdeck/lowerdeck.html. rom R300 per night. Situated in a quiet cul de sac, approximately 200m from the waters edge, The Lower Deck sits a top a hill and is blessed with beautiful sea views.

  • The Mitford Lodge. each Road. 27 (0)43 841-1510. itford@morgansbay.co.za. ttp://www.morgansbay.co.za. rom R720/unit. Self catering apartments and bed & breakfast accommodation on the sea front. Great food and an amazing view.

  • The Morgan Bay Bed & Breakfast. each Road. 27 (0)43 841-1125. nfo@. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/morganbay/morganbaybb/morgan_bay_bed_and_breakfast.html. rom 300pps. A charming old colonial home, situated in a beautiful garden, with the beach and safe swimming lagoon at the bottom of the garden path.

  • Ocean Valley View. 72 Chestnut Place. 27 (0)11 896-1244. _stanley2@hotmail.com. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/morganbay/oceanvalleyview/oceanvalleyview.html. rom R500 per night. Comfortable self catering accommodation, with beautiful views of the sea, valley, bush and cliffs all within very easy walking distance of the sea.

    Splurge

  • Khaya Morgana. he Big Rondavel. ampus Place. 27 (0)83 543-9723. nfo@. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/morganbay/khaya_morgana/khaya_morgana.html. rom R850 to R1150 per night. Self-catering accommodation in a luxurious, African-themed, double-storey rondavel, boasting an expansive panoramic view of the Morgan Bay lagoon.

  • Morgan Bay Hotel. C, b&b. each Road. 27 (0)43 841-1062. organbay@telkomsa.net. rom R750pps. Family accommodation establishment catering for the whole family, from grandparents to grandchildren. Their aim is to make your holiday a memorable one, so that you will speak of Morgan Bay with fond memories and always return for more.

  • Spinnaway. 0 Beach Road. 27 (0)82 493-2929. nfo@. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/spinnaway.html. rom R1000. Double-storey, seafront house, consisting of two self-catering apartments, with a shared double garage. Each sleeps 5 people in two bedrooms & has an open-plan kitchen & lounge that lead out onto a deck with braai place.

    Contact

    Get out

    Beyond the Morgan's Bay cliffs lies the beautiful Double Mouth Nature Reserve. Here two rivers meet in a pristine estuary, which carves a single course through forested dunes to the sea. Fish Eagles, Crowned Eagles, Red-Billed Woodhoopoes and several species of Kingfishers patrol the placid waters and it's forest fringes. Just beyond is Bead beach; site of a 16th Century Portuguese shipwreck, it's the perfect place to do a little treasure hunting for Ming porcelain and Carnelian beads.