- Chintsa-East
Chintsa is supposedly named after the "crumbling" banks of its river during floods, the small town of Cintsa is split into two by the river and as it's one of the last towns before the Wild Coast starts, it already has some of the Wild Coast feel and beaches that run for miles and miles. We think that it's a lovely stop.
- Morgan's Bay
Morgan's Bay has some of the most dramatic high cliff scenery anywhere south of the Transkei Wild Coast.
- Hole in the Wall
The Hole in the Wall has formed through millennia of crashing waves and constant erosion.
- Coffee Bay
Unspoilt and undeveloped, Coffee Bay is a backpackers paradise with most people stopping off here on their trip up the coast. All you need is time…
- Mpande EC
Mpande is surrounded by exquisite scenery, wild walks and a warm little rural village.
- Mthatha Eastern Cape
Mthatha had a former name of Umtata, Mthatha is the Wild Coast's biggest city.Mthatha is a great place to get your shopping and banking needs if you are going to spend a bit of time on the Wild Coast.
- Port St Johns
Once a busy trading port, Port St Johns nestles on the banks of the Umzimvubu River. Many people arrive planning on spending just a few days, and end up leaving months later. It's called Pondo Fever and it's a pleasure.
- MbotyiEC
A wild gem on the wild coast.
- Bulungula
Bulngula is situated south of Coffee Bay and is the Wild Coast at its best. If you are offer the perfect holiday destination, you can't get much better than this.
- Mdumbi
This small coastal settlement boasts great surf and fishing
A large area villages along the Transkei coast with breathtaking views
Mpame, a large area of villages, spreads along the coastline and is famous for its fantastic shore fishing. A river estuary flows past the south side of Mpame forest and is the breading ground for a large variety of fish. The birdlife around the estuary is diverse and fish eagles and kingfishers can often be spotted. Ideal for nature lovers, reefs dot the coastline and snorkeling and diving here is a must. The village is amaXhosa and the culture is strong as most of the area has poor road access so cultural heritage and history is a big part of daily life.
Lubanzi means “wide and deep” to describe the breathtaking views of the Lubanzi cliff that leads to Hole in the Wall.
Places to Stay
- Wild Lubanzi Backpackers and Trail Lodge
Walk, hike or drive to the wild side of being in the Middle of Nowhere
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Give your inner gypsy a caravan to play in.And meet Billy the bull and his menagerie.
(Wilderness,Garden Route)
Near the main road to Orpen gate, they offer accommodation and tours.
(Hoedspruit,Limpopo)
You might meet Adam... Or not. But have a dip in the pool and eat an apple anyway…
(Windhoek,Namibia)
This Mossel Bay backpackers is located in a spacious 130 year old stone homestead with some wonderful woodwork and some stunning artwork.
(Mossel Bay,Garden Route)
Live with the locals and get to understand their culture
(Grahamstown,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
School at the sea side. Learn English AND learn to surf or just hang out on the beach.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Funky Monkeys is a happy backpackers that’s easy to spend time in.
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
Stay in a traditional style village shaded by baobabs and visit the salt pans.
(Gweta,Botswana)
Kruger Inn Backpackers is a community inside a nature reserve, on the border of the Kruger National Park.
(Marloth Park,Mpumalanga)
A South African wine tour with a difference.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)
