Experience
DUNE RIDGE
Our collection of curated experiences are inspired by our pristine surroundings and have conservation at its core
Join us for an evening of fun in the name of frog conservation. Armed with gum boots, head lamps and nets, you head out onto the reserve in search of frog hotspots. Frogs will be identifies, listed and safely returned to their water source.
Walks or hikes in and around Dune Ridge are one of the best ways to truly immerse yourself in this untouched area, as you breathe the fresh air and drink in the crystal clear views. Take a guided walk or head out yourself as you gaze at burst of coastal fauna and flora.
The rich chorus of birdsong that surrounds you at Dune Ridge tells you immediately that bird watching here will be extraordinary. Glimpse rare sightings on walks or simply spot the beauty and colour as you walk around the lodge.
Feel revitalised , calmer and more at peace by choosing from the many treatments on offer or build your own retreat for a more holistic experience
Three picturesque fishing villages, a rugged coastline, sand dunes as far as the eye can see, a tidal river, protected fynbos, wetlands and a visit to South Africa’s only privately owned working harbour. These are some of the ingredients that make up the Chokka Trail, a 62km slackpack hiking holiday between Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis. Keen to be part of this ?
OUR AREA
Experience all the Greater St Francis has to offer by making Dune Ridge Country House your home as you explore this magnificent part of South Africa.
Spoilt with two world class golf courses one of which is the St Francis Links a Jack Niklaus designed course right on our doorstep.
This is one of the few places in the world where you can view such a wide range of marine wildlife in their natural environment as they hunt, mate and play. Board a luxury boat and head out to the ocean to spot the Marine Big 5.
Visit the historic Seal Point lighthouse in Cape St Francis while walking the nature trails around beautiful beaches or visit the local Shipwreck museum
Set out on one of the local barges at sunset while you admire the canal system of St Francis Bay while enjoying sundowners. For day adventures cruises up the local Kromme River can be arranged
Explore the vast beaches and area while galloping through the waves on horseback
Views and beaches that stretch for kilometres offer a variety of different sporting codes for water and beach lovers. There is something for all ages
Get ready to peddle your heart out on an exciting Fatbike Tour as you make your way over vast sand dunes and along the stunning coastlines or make use of the many Mountain Bike Trails in the area.
For the extreme sport fans embark on a skydiving excursions, bungee the Blauwkranz Bridge or Zipline the Tsitsikamma Forest.