Misty Mountain Reserve I Gateway to the Garden Route
Located 230 metres above the Tsitsikamma coastline, Misty Mountain Reserve offers a wide range of accommodation options. From standard, honeymoon and self-catering Ocean View Lodges and Lakeside and Forest View Tented Lodges to three unique outdoor living experiences, the secluded Stargazing Cube, Ocean Dome and Tsitsikamma Pyramid, Misty Mountain is perfectly positioned for both adventure seekers and those looking for an affordable tranquil escape on the Garden Route.
Highlights
- Gateway to the Garden Route
- Wide range of affordable accommodation options
- Stargazing Cube, Ocean Dome and Tsitsikamma Pyramid — brand new, one-of-a-kind, private outdoor living eco-experience
- Coastline, forest, lake, pasture and Tsitsikamma Mountain views
- Loads of on-site adventure and outdoor activities
- Within easy reach of various wild animal sanctuaries
- Nearby activities include Tsitsikamma National Park canopy tours, ziplining, Segway and more
Flanked by the Tsitsikamma National Park on one side, the Indian Ocean on the other and with views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains in the distance, malaria-free Misty Mountain Reserve has a wide range of accommodation options and outdoor activities to choose from that caters to families and groups of friends of all ages, adventure-seekers and couples looking for a romantic getaway hidden in the canopies of indigenous forest.
Ocean View Lodges
Situated on the fringes of the forest 230 meters above sea level with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, Misty Mountain's Ocean View Lodges consist of eight two-sleeper timber lodges, three of which are standard en-suite two-sleepers with an open plan bedroom and lounge area. Three Ocean View Lodges are self-catering with an en-suite bedroom and a separate open-plan lounge with a fireplace and kitchenette.
Ocean-facing timber deck
There are also two beautifully decorated honeymoon lodges with an ensuite bathroom and a separate lounge and fireplace. All eight Ocean View Lodges have private ocean-facing timber decks and outside BBQ facilities. Guests can order picnic baskets with refreshments or enjoy breakfast, lunch and a la carte dinner in the onsite restaurant.
Stargazing Cube
Hidden amongst the trees on a spacious, elevated wooden deck, the air-conditioned Stargazing Cube offers a one-of-a-kind outdoor living experience. The king-sized bed slides out onto the deck at the touch of a button and there are two outdoor, freestanding bathtubs and a large indoor his/her shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a gas hob, a fridge and a microwave.
Stargazing Cube
The elevated wooden deck boasts a gas BBQ facility and a suspended laze net. Misty Mountain's restaurant menu, BBQ basket, picnic basket and room service are available, as is WiFi.
Ocean Dome
Tucked away amongst the towering forest trees, the clear, hard-cover Ocean Dome offers beautiful views of the Indian Ocean during the day and wonderful stargazing opportunities at night. Private and exclusive, Ocean Dome is perfect for honeymoon couples looking for a unique outdoor living eco-experience.
View of the Indian Ocean from inside the Ocean Dome
The outdoor bathroom shower is powered by an eco heater and the toilet is separate. The ocean-facing raised wooden deck has an eco-friendly, wood-fired hot tub, a laze net and various seating options.
Tsitsikamma Pyramid
Misty Mountain's Tsitsikamma Pyramid is a see-through pyramid on a secluded platform hidden amongst the indigenous trees. The open-plan bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette are equipped with a cosy king-size bed and electric blanket, two sunken bathtubs, an en-suite toilet, a gas hob and a bar fridge.
Welcome to the Tsitsikamma Pyramid
The forest-shrouded outdoor private deck has an eco-friendly wood-fired hot tub, a gas BBQ and a laze net. The Tsitsikamma Pyramid is the perfect romantic eco-friendly escape for couples who want to immerse themselves in nature.
Please contact us for Stargazing Cube, Ocean Dome and Tsitsikamma Pyramid rates per person per night sharing.
Tented Lodges and Beyond Urban Cottages
Other accommodation options are also available at Misty Mountain Reserve. There are four colonial-style, wooden-framed, open-plan, en-suite tented lodges with canvas sides on raised wooden decks. Three of the tented lodges are lakeside facing and look onto pastures and the Tsitsikamma Mountains beyond. One of the tented lodges is located at the end of a winding boardwalk at the edge of the forest. Misty Mountain's Beyond Urban Cottages are ideal for small groups and intergenerational families who want to be close to one another and still enjoy some privacy. Each of the four semi-detached, farm-style cottages sleeps four guests in two bedrooms with one shared bathroom. The open-plan lounge has a fully-equipped kitchenette and each charming country cottage has an outdoor BBQ facility.
On-site facilities
Misty Mountain Reserve has an on-site restaurant and bar that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a guest lounge area, outdoor dining patio, swimming pool and firepit. On-site activities include quad-biking, guided hiking trails and forest walks, footgolf and mashie course, freshwater fishing, mountain biking and the Garden Route Dolphine Hiking Trail.
Getting there
By road - Misty Mountain Reserve is a 165-kilometre drive from Port Elizabeth and a 70-kilometre drive from Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route.
Includes
- Accommodation
- Footgolf and mashie course
- Freshwater fishing
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Quad-biking
- Guided hiking trail and forest walk, footgolf and mashie course
- Mountain biking
- Garden Route Dolphine Hiking Trail
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