Medolino – Port Alfred, Eastern Cape

Port Alfred is a wonderful seaside town on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape. It is where the Kowie River meets the Indian Ocean. It’s got an awesome holiday vibe about it, and visitors love the casual coastal living. Once in Port Alfred, there’s plenty to keep you occupied, from swimming, fishing, boating or simply relaxing on the beach. With a good choice of Port Alfred accommodation, restaurants and attractions, it makes an appealing base for exploring this lovely stretch of the Eastern Cape coastline.

Many holidaymakers simply love the idea of camping, and Medolino is a fabulous campsite on the Kowie River. The campsite is centrally situated, and almost everything is a few minutes’ walk or drive from the park. If you want thrilling family accommodation or even pet-friendly accommodation where your pet can enjoy a holiday with you, this fantastic coastal campsite invites you to take a chance on them.

• Medolino is situated in Port Alfred
• The owners are passionate campers themselves
• You can sit under the trees next to the small lake for hours
• Fantastic birdlife
• 36 large grassed camping sites with power points
• Most are shaded under beautiful big trees
• Three ablution blocks which are always clean and well maintained
• The campsites vary in size to accommodate from a two-man tent (10×12) to a double axle caravan or a RV (14×12) and can accommodate up to 6 people on one site
• The stands have mixed ground surface pitches (partial grass coverage with bare soil)
• They are immaculately maintained
• Each campsite has electricity, a dustbin and water, with a braai that is moveable
• Although water is an issue in the Eastern Cape, at Medolino they are totally independent with water tanks that provide the park with water in the ablutions
• They welcome all kinds of pets – they must, however, be socialised and well-behaved.