Wild Coast

Umngazi River Bungalows

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Umngazi River Bungalows?

Stays at Umngazi River Bungalows start from around US$150 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Umngazi River Bungalows

About Umngazi River Bungalows

Thatched bungalows and forever views at this Wild Coast getaway

If you're craving the rugged splendours of the Wild Coast but would love a little personal pampering, head to this well-loved beachfront lodge. At the recently renovated Umngazi River Bungalows you'll find pretty thatched bungalows, family-friendly spaces, peaceful beaches, plenty of countryside to explore – including mangrove swamps and the unspoiled Umngazi Hills, a river to kayak along or see on a sunset cruise, great food and spa therapies designed to dissolve those busy lifestyle stresses. What more could you wish for?

Wild Coast , South Africa

From $150 per person/per night

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69 Rooms

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The property

Rustic luxury and soothing spaces are terms that come to mind when describing Umngazi River Bungalows. The interiors and exterior communal areas were recently revamped, so all is perfect within that lovely green subtropical setting. Enjoy unhurried riverside breakfasts and delicious home-style dinners (the fish couldn't be fresher!). Relax on the deck or head to the Green Door cellar to mull over life's mysteries with a glass of something lovely. There's a pool and tennis court, and a hillside spa.

The rooms

The award-winning family resort and spa has 69 child-friendly thatched bungalows to offer, each with sea, river and garden views. Newly marrieds will enjoy the privacy of the lovely honeymoon suites, and anyone wanting real exclusivity can book one of the Ntabeni ("on the hillside") spa suites. The bungalows are thatched, with calm, stylish interiors and everything you need for a good break. The views, of course, are Wild Coast wonderful.

Activities

Do as much or as little as you want. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike the gorgeous white-sand beach, investigate the mangrove swamp, take a bird-watching tour, canoe on the river, fish or do some underwater exploration. Feeling lazier? Listen to birds bickering in the trees as you have a massage, lounge beside the pool, or simply sit and gaze at the ocean. There's lots for children to do too, and an on-site nanny service should you wish to dine à deux.

Plan your stay

How to book Umngazi River Bungalows

How do I book Umngazi River Bungalows?

Umngazi River Bungalows can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Umngazi River Bungalows or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Umngazi River Bungalows?

Stays at Umngazi River Bungalows start from around $150 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

South Africa

Wild Coast

Take the road less travelled to this rural coastline that few visitors ever get to discover.