• 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.
  • 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.
  • Lubanzi

    A large area villages along the Transkei coast with breathtaking views
  • 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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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.

Nelson Mandela's home town

Straddling the N2 as it connects the South Coast and Sunshine Coast, this bustling city is home to many of South Africa’s leaders. Its most famous character is Nelson Mandela, who has a house in his home village Qunu, south of Mthatha.

Places to Stay

  • Mthatha Backpackers and Tours

    Mthatha backpackers in Mthatha offer many exciting things to do in the capital of the Wild Coast. Do not leave town without a visit to Mandela's birthplace.
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Sheri's Backpacker Lodge
Join hot Rod - for the ride of your life!
(Graskop,Mpumalanga)

HotSpots2C
The perfect backpcker adventure in Cape Town....
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)

Ashanti Lodge
Ashanti backpackers is one of Cape Town's biggest hostels. They are a Cape Town backpackers which is busy, organised and knowledgeable and have a great building in a good location near the city centre of Cape Town.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)

Brown Sugar Backpackers
A perfect backpackers to stay at when in Johannesburg.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Diamond Diggers Backpackers
This Johannesburg backpackers is close to Malls and the CBD. They offer a free airport pick-up.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Bushpackers and Campsite
This Hazyview backpackers offers bushwalking, safari-ing, braaing or just hanging out at the pool.
(Hazyview,Mpumalanga)

iKhaya Stellenbosch Backpackers
This Stellenbosch backpackers is In the hub of town and close to all the action.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)

Fisherhaven Traveller’s Lodge
Fisherhaven is before Hermanus, on the Bot River Lagoon.
(Fisherhaven,Overberg )

Zululand Eco-Adventures
Think of a cultural tour in Zululand and they probably offer it - or something like it.
(Eshowe,Zululand)

Voluntours
Volunteer to help with research on dolphins and whales.
(Plettenberg Bay,Garden Route)