Trails: Wild Coast, Eastern Cape: South Africa

List of towns where trails are listed

Cradock Haga Haga Kei Mouth
Morgan Bay Patensie

 
Closest Town: Cradock
Mountain Zebra
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Cradock
 

Location: Take the Cradock / Middelburg Road (N10). Cradock is about 250 km from Port Elizabeth. Turn west onto the Graaff-Reinet Road (R61). From Cradock the turn-off to the Park is well sign-posted.
Description: Nature trails; hiking from 15 minutes to 5 hours. Route maps for hikers; reservations not necessary. Amenities: Eighteen, four-bed, well-equipped chalets at the tourist rest camp, 20 caravan and camping facilities; launderette, conference hall, restaurant, shop, petrol, swimming pool. Doornhoek guest cottage (historic, renovated farmhouse) sleeps 6. Meals are available from the restaurant; a shop supplies basic commodities.
Comments: Situated in the Mountain Zebra National Park, mountains, birds, plants and animals in lovely surroundings. Offers viewing of Cape mountain zebra as well as springbok, eland, blesbok, black wildebeest, red hartebeest and many other Cape Midland animals. The rare booted eagle is one of the 255 species of birds recorded in the Park.
Enquiries: SA National Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)12 428 9111 or (048) 881-242
Fax: + 27 (0)12 343-0905 or (048) 881-3943
Cell: + 27 (0)82 233 9111
e-mail: reservations@sanparks.org
Web: http://www.sanparks.org
Closest Town: Haga Haga
Wild Coast Horse Trails
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Haga Haga
 

Location: Sunray Farm, Kei Mouth Road
Description: day rides and 1 to 10 night horseback riding holidays. Starting in Kei Mouth, this trail is about experiencing Africa like you have never seen it before. We explore local legend sites and rural villages, interacting with the Xhosa people along the way; Before experiencing the untouched beauty of the Wild Coast coastal environment. The beach canters are endless. This is an exhilarating point-to-point ride north along the coast of the Eastern Cape, known as the South African Wild Coast. Meander from beach to beach, from surf to savanna, past shipwrecks while spotting whales and dolphins in the scintillating expanse of the Indian Ocean. You will gallop along deserted beaches and explore hidden coves, and cross the mighty Kei River on a pontoon with your horse, into the undulating green hills of the Transkei to experience the essence of rural Africa on horseback. The trail winds down from the cliff tops to deserted beaches, and then canter to a sleepy coastal village for lunch at a local pub. At sunset you can play with the horses in the warm lagoon waters before returning to your comfortable room at a small family-run beachside hotel for a memorable meal of fresh seafood and local produce complemented by South African wines.
Enquiries: Julie-Anne Gower
Tel: +27 (0)43 831 1087
Fax: +27 (0)43 831 1087
e-mail: julie-anne@sunrayfarm.co.za
Web: http://www.sunrayfarm.co.za
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
Hole in the Wall
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
 

Description: Hole in the wall is an exciting new trai that covers an untamed area regarded by many as the Eden of the Wild Coast. Characterised by swathes of sandy beaches criss-crossed by estuaries and mangrove swamps, majestic cliffs and grassy hilltops - this route offers a new dimension to coastal hiking.
Tel: +27(0)43 743 6181
Fax: +27(0)43 743 6181
e-mail: meross@iafrica.com
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
Strandloper
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
 

Description: Experience tow of the best in outdoor adventure on the Strandloper Hiking and canoe trails. Walking the five days, four night hiking trail between Kei Mouth and Gonubie you follow in the footsteps of the Strandlopers. Overnight accommodation is provided in comfortable twelve bunk self-catering cabins.
Enquiries: Wild Coast Holiday Reservations
Tel: + 27(0)43 841 1046
Fax: + 27(0)43 841 1046
e-mail: strandloper@net4u.co.za
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
Strandloper
Trail Type: Canoe trail
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
 

Description: On the two day Strandloper canoe trail you explore the Great Kei River- once an historic frontier, now a gateway to a very special part of Sout Africa. Overnight accommodation is provided in comfortable 12 bunk self-catering cabins.
Tel: +27(0)43 841 1046
Fax: +27(0)43 841 1046
e-mail: strandloper2net4u.co.za
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
Wild Coast Amble
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Kei Mouth [Back to Top]
 

Description: The Wild Coast Amble is an existing hiking trail along the southern section of the Cape Wild Coast takes you along a beautiful coastline over headlands and along sandy beaches with breathtaking views. Enjoy a wide variety of bird & marine life whilst collecting shells along pristine stretches of beach. The terrain is moderate and the distance covers 56km over the 5 days. Each night you will be comfortably accommodated at unique venues along the way.
Tel: +27(0)43 743 6181
Fax: +27(0)43 743 6188
e-mail: meross@iafrica.com
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
Wild Coast Meander
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
 

Description: The Wild Coast Meander is an unique Trail that offers you the opportunity to walk a section of our magnificent Wild Coast. The area that the hike covers is a nature lover's paradise, with access so limited that the only way to see the majority of the coastline is to hike. You will encounter long lonely beaches, river estuaries teeming with marine life, river fauna, majestic views. Experience peaceful tranquility that is unsurpassed
Tel: +27(0)43 743 6181
Fax: +27(0)43 743 6188
e-mail: meross@iafrica.com
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
Wild Coast Pondo Walk
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Kei Mouth
 

Description: The Wild Coast Pondo Walk is a 5 night, 4 days hiking trail along the northern wild coast is a true wilderness trail. The northern region is rugged, with towering cliffs, deep ravines, pristine little bays, forest and spectacular waterfalls, because of the remoteness of this section, you cannot walk from one hotel to the next. Accommodation is therefore provided at one resort, Mbotyi River Lodge. Hikers walk for 4 days, with a day pack only, along different scenic routes, accompanied by a trained local guide. Relax nightly in the comfort of this beautiful new resort, with your every need catered for.
Tel: +27(0)43 743 6181
Fax: +27(0)43 743 6188
e-mail: meross@iafrica.com
Closest Town: Morgan Bay
Mkulu Kei Horse Trails and Saddlery
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Morgan Bay
 

Location: Farm M1 Cher-a-Don, just outside the village of Morgan Bay, north of East London on the R349 off the N2 highway just past Cintsa.
Description: An owner-run, family orientated horse trail company in South Africa, established in 1998, Mkulu Kei Horse Trails has a well-deserved reputation and high return of word of mouth clientele. Now under the Cher-a-Don stamp of Authenticity Mkulu Kei is offering beach riding out rides, great horse riding outings, personalized horse trails, and trekking vacations along the pristine Wild Coast, game rides, an opportunity to ride and work with horses, horse riding equipment and Lalapanzi Adventure Centre.
Comments: Award of Excellence: Best Hiking Trail 2009 by the South African, Eastern Cape Tourism Board Adventure Province Tourism Awards 2009. GPS Coordinates of the Cher-a-Don Mkulu Kei horse stables: 32 Deg 40.026 S, 28 Deg 19.254 E.
Enquiries: Cheryl Webster Giacchetti
Tel: +27 (0)43 841 1525
Fax: +27 (0)43 841 1525
Cell: +27 (0)83 632 7298
e-mail: cheryl@mkulukeihorsetrails.co.za
Web: http://www.mkulukeihorsetrails.co.za
Closest Town: Patensie
Baviaanskloof
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Patensie
 

Location: In the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve
Description: Various options in Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve; varies from one to several days; picnic spots; overnight accommodation and camping available. No formal trails are offered. Accommodation in the De Hoek Holiday Resort.
Comments: Wilderness area; caves; mammmals; birds.
Enquiries: Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27(0)42 283-0496
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Date of entry: 1 September 1996
Last update:2013/05/28 at 14:09:16