Situated on the western bank of the wildlife rich Kiwane Estuary and bordering the biodiverse Hamburg Nature Reserve, the resort is a nature and bird lover’s paradise. It is in close proximity to numerous nature walks, wildlife trails and quad bike routes and birding and nature appreciation activities are encouraged. Abundant game in the lush coastal thickets surrounding the resort include bush buck, blue duiker, bush pig, dassie and monkeys. With direct access to both the Kiwane estuary and river, as well as the pristine Kiwane beach, the resort offers unlimited opportunity for water sport activities, including angling, kayaking, surfing and windsurfing.
The beach was named because of the growth of the wild fruit, fig (ikhiwane). It made history because it was the first beach to be opened for black people in the border area. The beach attracted people from far afield, all over South Africa, i.e the Transkei area, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and the Free State. Tyolomqa villages were on the map because of the prominence of the beach.