Lucky Fish is a boutique-backpacking lodge situated on a private nature reserve just outside Port Alfred, heart of the Sunshine Coast, 3km off the R72 main road between East London and Port Alfred on the main route of the Bazz Bus in the Eastern Cape, South Africa’s adventure province. Lucky Fish is surrounded by unspoilt indigenous sub tropical forest with scenic views of the Kap river waterfall,
forest canopies and a true Eastern Cape landscape, 5min from unspoilt beaches. Port Alfred is one of South Africa’s leading holiday destinations and is fully serviced with most niceties and services. Guests at Lucky Fish are offered a wide range of unique and personal experiences from a tranquil relaxing eco experience to adventures exploring breathtaking unspoilt beaches, indigenous yellow wood and 150 million year old cycad forests. Spend a few days exploring the unspoilt natural beauty and wildlife by canoe, horseback or on foot. Or take one of our true African Safaris and enjoy a guided game viewing. Discover breathtaking walks on unspoilt beaches or simply catch a day on the beach under the African sun. Explore historic battlefields between Xhosa and English settlers and the village life of Bathurst. Enjoy the holiday activities of Port Alfred and its marina with a cruise up the Kowie River. Evenings filled with open fires under a starlit African sky or for the more adventurous seeking a local atmosphere take a historical pub tour with the party bus. Lucky Fish offers comfortable spacious eco friendly accommodation and camping. Enjoy true Eastern Cape hospitality and a personalised service from your host and guide Adam Van Heerden. We look forward to your visit at Lucky Fish so drop by and enjoy the holiday adventure of a lifetime. Lucky Fish Guest Activities:
Guests staying at Lucky Fish have the opportunity to choose from a variety of different activities and day trips to provide you with an adventure of a lifetime.
• Enjoy guided game viewing from rare rhino, tall giraffe and the little five.
* Nature walks though Eastern Cape indigenous bush, or try the tropical floor forest walk and explore 150 million year old cycads and experience the canopy birdlife as you descend down into the Kap River Subtropical Forest.
• Experience all activities around Port Alfred and the marina
• Canoeing down endless rivers and estuaries eg Kap River Nature Reserve
• Horse riding
• Cultural aspects eg. Historic battlefields between Xhosa and English settlers, Bathurst cultural experience
• Visit the biggest pineapple in the world
• Numerous untouched beaches to explore from long walks or just catching some sun
• Explore the coastline on foot from the Fish River mouth to Port Alfred
• Take a boat sunset cruises on the Kowie river port Alfred
• Discover the Fish River lighthouse
• Sunset game drive and beach sundowners
• Experience a sunset and unforgettable views of the Kap River meeting the Fish River at the L’Aquila deck and pizzeria with real homemade Italian pizza made by a true Italian.
• Bird watching
• Star gazing
• Fishing
• Whale watching from the tops of coastal dunes
• Surf school
Accommodation
Lucky Fish offers comfortable beds and spacious accommodation from dorm to double rooms. Comfortable lounge area and sunroom, rustic pool with views of indigenous forest and exceptional birdlife. ROOM RATES:
Dorm rooms: R130.00 per person per night
Double Rooms: R280.00 per room per night
Camping: R60.00 per person per night
Shuttle services are offered on request
