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Benmore Lodge, Kei Mouth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Benmore Lodge is situated above Kei Mouth, in rugged, steep, bushveld countryside of the Eastern Cape. Kei Mouth, a charming village on the southern bank of the Kei River is a delightful holiday destination with wide clean beaches, fringed with wooded dunes lead inland to fynbos and subtropical bushveld.

Benmore Lodge nestles in typical Transkei rural scenery with scattered dwellings in the distant rolling Transkei hills.There is an amazing variety of bird life. Game viewing features eland, impala, bontebok, kudu, bushbuck, wildebeest zebra and many others.

Benmore Farm, on which Benmore Lodge is situated, is a delight to explore on foot; from a short stroll to the Strilitzia fields to an adventurous circle route on foot and boat via the Kei River to the village of Kei Mouth.

Each chalet has 2 rooms. The main bedroom has a king size or 2 single beds, the second bedroom has two double bunks, so each chalet sleeps up to six people. All duvets and linen are supplied. The bedrooms are large and airy with ceiling fans. The dressing table has plug points for hair dryers and cell phone chargers. The bed rooms have built in cupboards with hangers supplied. Feather pillows are available on request. The bathroom has both shower and bath. All bath and hand towels are supplied. Beach towels are not provided, and these should be bought with.

The kitchen is fully equipped, including toaster, kettle, microwave and fridge/freezer. All that you need to bring is your food and drinks.

The lounge area is large and airy, with sliding doors opening onto a deck with wonderful views of game reserve and Transkei across the river. The dining area also overlooks the game reserve. Chalets are serviced daily.

There is a trading store on the adjoining Benmore Farm which can provide all basic foods, toiletries etc. The trading store also has a huge freezer if you need to store meat, bait etc.