• 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.
  • 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

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Lubanzi

A large area villages along the Transkei coast with breathtaking views

About Lubanzi

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

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(randomly selected service providers from all regions)

Legends Backpacker Hostel
A backpackers lodge in Swaziland that is home to an adventurous ancestral spirit and other adventurous types of earthly people.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)

Gary’s Surf School
Get in on the surf action.
(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)

Abreakaway Surf School & Volunteers

(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)

Wolfkop Nature Reserve
Hang out in the mountains for a while.
(Citrusdal,West Coast)

Afrovibe Lodge and Adventures
They offer easy access to the tourist attractions of George and the Garden Route.
(George,Garden Route)

Backpackers Oasis Shanti
Oasis backpackers is situated in a large, comfortable house with a variety of accommodation options in Oudtshoorn.
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)

Cape Town - Tandem Paragliding
Cape Town Tandem Paragliding offers Backpackers the unique experience of flying off Table Mountain
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)

Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours
A canopy tours that also crosses the Letaba River.
(Tzaneen,Limpopo)

Enjo Adventure and Nature Farm
Soul country, food for the soul.
(Clanwilliam,West Coast)

Amapondo Backpackers
Amapondo is a friendly laid-back place which overlooks Second Beach with its good swimming.
(Port St Johns,Wild Coast)