Cape Morgan Nature Reserve

Cape Morgan Nature Reserve
Morgan Bay cliffs
Nearest city	Morgan Bay
Coordinates	32°42′10″S28°21′27″E / 32.7027827°S 28.3574898°E / -32.7027827; 28.3574898
Administrator	Eastern Cape Parks
Cape Morgan Nature Reserve (South Africa)
The rightmost Kei section of the Amathole Marine Protected Area is found off its coast.

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. ^[1] 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.

Gallery

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  Morgan Bay Lighthouse
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  Morgan Bay dune forest and the beach.

See also

• South Africa portal

• List of protected areas of South Africa

References

1. "Activities and attractions in Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay". www.keimouth.co.za. Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
2. "Cape Morgan Lighthouse". www.keimouth.co.za. Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
3. "Proposed Cape Morgan Nature Reserve Accommodation Facility Development, Kei Mouth, Great Kei Municipality, Eastern Cape Province" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
4. "Wintec® Innovation - Wintec® Winslot® System Feature: Cape Morgan Conference Centre, Kei Mouth". wintecinnovation.co.za. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. 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.