The primary purpose of the Silaka Nature Reserve is the conservation of the biodiversity of a near pristine example of the Eastern Cape Coastal Forest.
This reserve lies in a forested valley only 6km south of the laid-back town of Port St Johns.
This small but beautiful coastal reserve stretches from Second Beach to Sugarloaf Rock, covering approximately 400-ha, offering the nature tourist accommodation in a beautiful natural setting.
The crossing river called Silaka River, from which the reserves name is derived, flows inside the reserve and forms an estuary, which enters the charming main beach for our guests to enjoy.
On the southern part of the beach a large rock can be found, called Bird Rock. This small but exquisite reserve caters for lovers of tidal pools and otters, plus exceptional bird watching.
Silaka has a moderate, humid and sub-tropical coastal climate. Summer temperatures range from 20°C to 25°C and winter temperatures from 8°C to 21°C. Frost does not typically occur in the area, and humidity in the summer months can be high.
The rainfall is high with most of the rain occurring during October and November.
