Gourikwa Nature Reserve

06/09/2026

Visit us at the Garden Route Mall. You might win a prize!

05/09/2026

✨ Hot tub moments at Gourikwa ✨

There’s something magical about sinking into a warm hot tub, surrounded by nature, with your favourite people by your side. 💛

Whether it’s laughter with friends, quality family time, or simply soaking in the peace and quiet, these are the moments that turn into unforgettable memories.

At Gourikwa Coastal Nature Reserve, every stay offers the chance to slow down, connect and enjoy life’s special moments together.

Warm water, fresh air, beautiful views and memories in the making.
That’s the Gourikwa way. 🌿

03/09/2026

🥾 Take the trail less travelled at Gourikwa.

Sometimes the best way to experience nature is simply to get out there and walk through it.

Gourikwa offers hiking trails that take you through the reserve, surrounded by indigenous fynbos, open landscapes and the natural beauty of the Hessequa coast. Along the way, slow down, take in the surroundings and keep an eye out for some of the birds and wildlife that call the reserve home.

🥾 Lace up your hiking shoes.
🌿 Bring your sense of adventure.
📍 Make Gourikwa your next day out.

Contact details:
Tel: 087 702 9126
WhatsApp: 072 116 8074
Email: [email protected]

02/09/2026

Vacancy Alert - Event Coordinator

02/09/2026

🦓 HELP US NAME OUR ZEBRA & WIN

There’s a rather striking Stallion roaming the landscapes of Gourikwa Coastal Nature Reserve… and there’s just one thing missing.

A name.

And we think that decision belongs to you. 🤍

Help us name this beautiful male and you could win a one-night stay at Gourikwa worth R1,270. 🌿

To enter:
• Fill in the Entry Form - https://tinyurl.com/mry7dbtj
• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

We’ll choose our favourite name and the winner will enjoy a relaxing night surrounded by nature.

Get creative - we can’t wait to see what you come up with. 🦓🦓🦓

T&Cs apply.

Contact details:
Tel: 087 702 9126
WhatsApp: 072 116 8074
Email: [email protected]

🦓 HELP US NAME OUR ZEBRA & WIN Help us name our zebra and you could win a one-night stay at Gourikwa worth R1,270. 🌿 To enter, please complete this form with your details. Make sure you: Provide your full name and contact information. Opt in to join our mailing list for future updates and offe...

01/09/2026

🌿 Spring has arrived at Gourikwa.

A new season brings warmer days, fresh colour and even more reasons to get outdoors and reconnect with nature.

From peaceful walks and birdwatching to mountain biking, trail running and time spent simply taking in the landscape, spring is the perfect time to experience Gourikwa.

Here’s to longer days, new adventures and a season spent in the wild. 🌼

Contact details:
Tel: 087 702 9126
WhatsApp: 072 116 8074
Email: [email protected]

30/08/2026

The Cape Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra zebra) tells one of South Africa’s most remarkable conservation comeback stories. Once reduced to roughly 90 animals in the 1950s, the population has recovered to more than 4,800 individuals through the combined efforts of conservation authorities, national parks and private landowners. At Gourikwa, this story continues: Cape Mountain Zebra have been reintroduced to the reserve as a species of conservation concern, returning an indigenous large mammal to the Southern Cape landscape. Today they roam across Gourikwa’s 2,455-hectare protected reserve, where fynbos stretches towards a rugged Indian Ocean coastline — an especially striking setting for an animal usually associated with mountainous landscapes. Every animal is also individually recognisable by its unique stripe pattern, making each zebra quite literally one of a kind.

29/08/2026

Thank you for voting Gourikwa Coastal Nature Reserve Best of Hessequa – Best Outdoor Activity! 🏆🌿

And it’s easy to see why. At Gourikwa, there really is something for everyone — hike rugged coastal trails, cycle through the reserve, cast a line along our rocky shoreline, explore historic landscapes, spot wildlife, or simply stop and take in the incredible scenery.

Adventure, nature and wide-open spaces — this is Gourikwa.

Come and discover why you voted us the best.

28/08/2026

We love getting feedback like this!
Well done to our events team.

27/08/2026

As World Water Week comes to an end, it is a reminder that every drop matters. 💧🌿

In the Western Cape, water is a precious and often scarce resource — and protecting it starts with how we use, treat and return it to the environment.

At Gourikwa Coastal Nature Reserve, sustainability is part of our everyday thinking. Our wastewater treatment system allows water to be responsibly treated and managed, helping us reduce pressure on natural resources while protecting the sensitive coastal landscape around us.

Because conservation is not only about protecting wildlife and fynbos — it is also about protecting the water that sustains them.

Use water wisely. Protect it fiercely. Every drop has a future.