Maputaland Stay Coastal Forest Big Skies Ubunye
Aerial view of Big Skies Ubunye set in the coastal forest at sunset
BIG SKIES BESPOKE

BESPOKE · COASTAL FOREST

Big Skies Ubunye

OOH-BUH-N-YEH · UNITY

A small, contemporary coastal lodge built around togetherness: shared meals, slow afternoons, open-air living and the rhythm of Maputaland's wild coast.

Rooms 4 TENTED ROOMS
Maximum guests 12 PEOPLE
Indicative rate FROM R3,410 PP/NIGHT
Setting COASTAL FOREST

Why stay here

A coastal home built for connection

Ubunye is deliberately intimate. It centres on an open-plan kitchen, a relaxed lounge and dining space, a sunset lounge facing west and a fire pit for the cooler evenings. It's for friends, couples and families who want comfort without losing the feeling of being outdoors.

At a glance

Rooms, facilities and activities.

Tented rooms
En-suite bathroom
Ceiling fan

Olive marks what's there. Ochre marks what you do.

From Ubunye

Explore Maputaland from the lodge

Days move between the coast, the lakes and the surrounding communities. Most scheduled excursions are included. Turtle tracking is seasonal and additional.

Sea turtle on a Maputaland beach
01

Fish traps

Boat into the Kosi lake system with a guide.

Included
02

Beach day

Shelter, picnic and time on the wild coast.

Included
03

Turtle tracking

Seasonal guided walks or drives for nesting turtles and hatchlings.

Additional
04

Snorkelling

Guided snorkelling in the rock pools at Lala Nek.

Included
05

Walks & hikes

Paths around camp, guided or on your own.

Included
06

Community life

Time with people from KwaMpukane, and local food.

Included

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