Big Skies Gugs

Gugs is located in an area that boasts some of the most pristine and isolated beaches in Southern Africa, beach days include packed lunches, soft drinks, shade shelters and staff to assist with the setup and packing up of all the beach equipment. Beach days are offered at Lala Nek which is the closest beach to camp, a 15-minute 4x4 drive along the dunes and through the national park. A full day excursion is also on offer to Black Rock beach, further north of camp, approximately 1-hour drive. This is a stunning beach and this activity is highly recommended for guests who are booked for long stays.

The area boasts various bird species and a number of "lifers" such as the Palm nut vulture, long claws and more. Guests can enjoy the scenery and birds around camp or for the more enthusiastic birders, guided bird tours can be arranged with the camp guides. Guests will depart with a guide to various locations in search of birds.

Experience the ancient fish traps and natural beauty of the Kosi bay Lake systems. Included in the rate is a transfer to and from camp to Kosi Bay (1.5 hours one way) and a boat tour which includes snorkeling in the lake and a picnic lunch. The transfer is lengthy, however the experience and beauty is worth it as the lake system and communities surround it is unique.

Massages are available at an additional charge. A small spa, with a stunning view, is located on the property offering a selection of relaxing treatments.

Just a 15-minute beach 4x4 transfer from camp (included in offering) along the dunes and through the national park is Lala Nek beach, which has family friendly snorkeling in beautiful, pristine rock pools where a variety of tropical fish and ocean life can be viewed. Snorkeling is determined by the tides and is run on a schedule which is communicated with guests in camp the night before. Masks, fins and snorkels are provided and guests can choose to have this activity as guided or unguided. National Park entry fees and permits are included in the offering.

Loggerhead and the endangered Leather Back Turtles nest along the coastline and can be found nesting between mid-November and mid-March each year. Guided turtle tours (walks or drives) are on offer at an additional charge. These tours take place at night and determined by low tide. Guests can walk or be driven along the beach to locate and observe nesting or hatching turtles. Turtle sightings are not guaranteed, however, due to research and conservation efforts we are located in one of the most highly populated turtle nesting grounds along the coastline.

Various walks and routes are available for guided walks. The camp will tailor a route based on the guests desires and can include community, grassland, forest and beach walks of various distances. Short, unguided walks are also available to guests. The team in camp is more than happy to collect guests from the beach should they wish not to walk back to camp.