- 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.
- MbotyiEC
A wild gem on the wild coast.
- 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
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.
The bustling coastal village of Port St Johns lies below some dramatic cliffs called the Gates. A vibey African atmosphere permeates its two-street town centre with its interesting mix of crumbling colonial and African buildings which hold a variety of general dealers, banks (you can change traveller’s cheques) fruit stalls and hawkers who sell veggies, chickens, sheep and clothing...
You can swim at Second Beach, 5 km out of town.
The largest coastal town on the Wild Coast, Port St Johns lies at the mouth of the Mzimvubu River. Mount Thesiger guards the east bank, and Mount Sullivan the west.
Many people arrive planning on spending just a few days, and end up leaving months later. It’s called Pondo Fever and it’s sometimes incurable.
"Pondo Fever" makes it easy to forget what day of the week it is. A bad case can even make you forget to go home.
Hike to Third Beach
Walk to the Gap and through the Mtumbane village with its awesome ocean view
Hike up to Eagles Nest
Visit the Isinuka sulphur springs and cover yourself in mud
Take a ferry ride across the Umzimvubu and then walk the deserted Agate Terrace beach
Hire a fishing guide and boat for the day and cast a few into the Umzimvubu
Take a drive to Mpande and walk to the Mpande waterfall
Buy crayfish or fish from the locals and have a beach braai on the banks of the Bulolo River
Catch a beautiful Transkei sunrise
Places to Stay
- Amapondo Backpackers
Amapondo is a friendly laid-back place which overlooks Second Beach with its good swimming.
- IKAYA 'le Intlabati'
They are on the edge of the reserve and the river is in their front garden.
- Jungle Monkey
Perched on a hill overlooking the sea, Jungle Monkey Backpackers Lodge promises warm welcomes and cold beers…
- Mad Hatters Backpackers
Go crazy at this new backpackers near Port St johns.
What to do
- Pondoland Hiking Trail
Possibly one of the best hiking trails in the world.....
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Sodwana backpackers accommodation close to the beach and dive courses for everyone.
(Sodwana Bay,Zululand)
When it comes to planning a trip through southern Africa, Cape Town Travel Centre offers a nifty service
(Observatory,Cape Town)
For Backp[ackers a convenient spot for sun, sea and sand worshippers to park off, being a shell’s throw from the beach.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
Get in on the surf action.
(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)
On the shores of the lake.
(Uniondale,Malawi)
Oasis backpackers is situated in a large, comfortable house with a variety of accommodation options in Oudtshoorn.
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
Stay here and they'll get you to the Delta on an affordable trip.
(MaunBotswana,Botswana)
Known by many as the former Swaziland backpackers.
(Manzini,Swaziland)
Chill out in your beachfront chalet or sea-view room in this eco-friendly estate.
(Pemba Mozambique,Mozambique)
This is Cape Town's longest running travel centre.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
