Gugs Camp is situated on KwaZulu-Natal’s north eastern seaboard, a diverse region of forested dunes, wetlands, sandy beaches, woodlands and warm seas. It lies just outside of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, one of South Africa’s UNESCO world heritage sites which spans a range of ecological zones. Situated offshore is the sanctuary of the Maputaland Marine Reserve with prolific marine life, spectacular coral landscape, dolphins and whales.

The camp is located 4km from the beach with breathtaking views overlooking the coastal forest and ocean. Enjoy the 8 en suite rooms (including 1 family room with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom), as well as the bar, kitchen, lounge, pool deck and boma. At Gugs you can set your own schedule, guided only by the tides and your own wishes. This is your time, and however you choose to spend it is just fine by us.

At Big Skies, we value a holistic model of tourism, a model that emphasises community, environmental conservation and an outstanding guest experience. The most important members of our community are the people who work in and live near our camps. They are the original custodians of the land and the people who know it best. By partnering with local communities, we have been able to benefit from their profound knowledge of the area and offer incredible experiences to our guests. The warm hospitality that you’ll experience in our camps has been extended to us from the earliest days of Big Skies and gives us the privilege of feeling that we also belong here.