5 Day Central Wildcoast Tour
Overview
Get to experience the heartbeat of rural South Africa on this intimate small group 5 day tour that covers the breathtaking central wildcoast region of South Africa.
Inclusions
- 4 Nights Accommodation
- Guided Hike From Lubanzi to Coffee Bay (Including Hole In The Wall)
- Guided Hike From Coffee Bay to Mdumbi
- Kayaking on the Mdumbi River
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Port Elizabeth to Chintsa
Stop At: Chintsa, Chintsa, Eastern Cape
The first stop on our adventure takes us to the coastal village of Chintsa. This small piece of paradise lies at the start of the rugged wild coast at the mouth of the Cintsa River. Our overnight location is located on a hill that overlooks a stunning lagoon that meanders into the sea. On arrival, spend some time exploring the gorgeous beach, right on our doorstep or just relax and take it easy.
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight backpacker accommodation included.
Day 2: Chintsa to Lubanzi Village
Stop At: Lubanzi Village, Lubanzi Village, Eastern Cape
After an optional activity morning we depart from Chintsa to Lubanzi Village. Lubanzi is a tiny Xhosa village in the middle of nowhere. This is where the road ends, this is where the sea and the sky meet, where the sun kisses the waves and the rhythm of life is still pure and undisturbed. On arrival, the rest of the afternoon is all yours to explore this hidden paradise.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight backpacker accommodation included.
Day 3: Lubanzi Village to Coffee Bay
Stop At: Hole in the Wall, Transkei, Coffee Bay South Africa
After a leisurely start to the day we spend the morning hiking to “Hole in the Wall”, a nearby attraction in the area with amazing views of the coastline. Afterwards we continue hiking towards Coffee Bay. Once we have settled into in our overnight accommodation we will be greeted with a warm welcome from the local village residents. Tonight we will dine in typical South African cuisine followed by drinks around a fire and some killer pool for those who dare.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coffee Bay, Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape
Overnight location.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight backpacker accommodation included.
Day 4: Coffee Bay to Mdumbi
Stop At: Mdumbi, Mdumbi, Eastern Cape
After breakfast we head out early for a hike to Mdumbi, through the villages and parallel to the beautifully ferocious coastline. Use your newly learnt ‘Xhosa’ skills and greet passersby with a smile. Take photos of the ever-so secluded ‘Mapuzi’ beach and enjoy getting your feet wet in the crystal clear river then follow your guide towards the Mapuzi cliffs. Experience a natural Jacuzzi hidden within the caverns of these cliffs. Live a little differently- go cliff jumping or simply chill out and soak up the beauty of this unique area. After trekking a little further we will reach our next destination, Mdumbi. Sporting a long and pristine beach, once voted the most beautiful beach in South Africa, you can cool off in the Indian Ocean, sunbathe, go for a surf lesson or chill-out for the rest of the afternoon.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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•
Accommodation included: Overnight backpacker accommodation included.
Day 5: Mdumbi to Port Elizabeth
Stop At: Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Today starts with some paddling as we explore the Mdumbi river with some exceptional bird viewing on offer. Afterwards we depart for Port Elizabeth. We will arrive in late afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Port Elizabeth to Chintsa
Stop At: Chintsa, Chintsa, Eastern Cape
The first stop on our adventure takes us to the coastal village of Chintsa. This small piece of paradise lies at the start of the rugged wild coast at the mouth of the Cintsa River. Our overnight location is located on a hill that overlooks a stunning lagoon that meanders into the sea. On arrival, spend some time exploring the gorgeous beach, right on our doorstep or just relax and take it easy.
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight backpacker accommodation included.
Day 2: Chintsa to Lubanzi Village
Stop At: Lubanzi Village, Lubanzi Village, Eastern Cape
After an optional activity morning we depart from Chintsa to Lubanzi Village. Lubanzi is a tiny Xhosa village in the middle of nowhere. This is where the road ends, this is where the sea and the sky meet, where the sun kisses the waves and the rhythm of life is still pure and undisturbed. On arrival, the rest of the afternoon is all yours to explore this hidden paradise.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight backpacker accommodation included.
Day 3: Lubanzi Village to Coffee Bay
Stop At: Hole in the Wall, Transkei, Coffee Bay South Africa
After a leisurely start to the day we spend the morning hiking to “Hole in the Wall”, a nearby attraction in the area with amazing views of the coastline. Afterwards we continue hiking towards Coffee Bay. Once we have settled into in our overnight accommodation we will be greeted with a warm welcome from the local village residents. Tonight we will dine in typical South African cuisine followed by drinks around a fire and some killer pool for those who dare.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coffee Bay, Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape
Overnight location.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight backpacker accommodation included.
Day 4: Coffee Bay to Mdumbi
Stop At: Mdumbi, Mdumbi, Eastern Cape
After breakfast we head out early for a hike to Mdumbi, through the villages and parallel to the beautifully ferocious coastline. Use your newly learnt ‘Xhosa’ skills and greet passersby with a smile. Take photos of the ever-so secluded ‘Mapuzi’ beach and enjoy getting your feet wet in the crystal clear river then follow your guide towards the Mapuzi cliffs. Experience a natural Jacuzzi hidden within the caverns of these cliffs. Live a little differently- go cliff jumping or simply chill out and soak up the beauty of this unique area. After trekking a little further we will reach our next destination, Mdumbi. Sporting a long and pristine beach, once voted the most beautiful beach in South Africa, you can cool off in the Indian Ocean, sunbathe, go for a surf lesson or chill-out for the rest of the afternoon.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight backpacker accommodation included.
Day 5: Mdumbi to Port Elizabeth
Stop At: Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Today starts with some paddling as we explore the Mdumbi river with some exceptional bird viewing on offer. Afterwards we depart for Port Elizabeth. We will arrive in late afternoon.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- We have put specific measures in place to ensure the safety of our employees and our guests. On a daily basis, we are working to ensure that we meet the latest guidance on hygiene and cleaning.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Wanderer10533973819
September 2023
Insane trip, a lot of laughs, moments who Will be forever in my head. I had the trip with sidwell, amazing guide, friend and i Hope u can meet him in person. All the guides from afroventures are great and nice, always a pleasure to have a trip with them ! I had some other trips in Tsitsikanma to...
Insane trip, a lot of laughs, moments who Will be forever in my head. I had the trip with sidwell, amazing guide, friend and i Hope u can meet him in person. All the guides from afroventures are great and nice, always a pleasure to have a trip with them ! I had some other trips in Tsitsikanma too, with sidwell as well and 2 days in jbayy with John, amazing trips, moments and everything, i 100% recommand themD6954KQcesarf
September 2022
I had a great time in a tour organized by this company. It was a 5 days tour, with some hiking, in the Wild Coast. The guide, John, is superb and makes great efforts to tailor the tour to your interests. He is also very knowledgeable about the history and way of living of the visited places and ...
I had a great time in a tour organized by this company. It was a 5 days tour, with some hiking, in the Wild Coast. The guide, John, is superb and makes great efforts to tailor the tour to your interests. He is also very knowledgeable about the history and way of living of the visited places and does whatever it takes to ensure a great experience by the visitor. I plan to come back with my family and no doubt that I will hire this company again to show us around this magnificent country.NorthStar04670078605
August 2022
The wildcoast trip was the best trip. John is such a great tourguide and the places we visited were so beautiful! I like the lodges we stayed at. I loved sleeping in a hut at coffeeshack. The moments i enjoyed the most was relaxing on the beautiful and quiet beaches in Cintsa and Lubanzi. The onl...
The wildcoast trip was the best trip. John is such a great tourguide and the places we visited were so beautiful! I like the lodges we stayed at. I loved sleeping in a hut at coffeeshack. The moments i enjoyed the most was relaxing on the beautiful and quiet beaches in Cintsa and Lubanzi. The only thing we were a bit sad about was that the lodges were very quiet...Giu98980
February 2022
The tour was fantastic! It was a great experience :) unique places, it was like to be in paradise... Our guide was also super super nice! I will be back but next time for a longer trip!
The tour was fantastic! It was a great experience :) unique places, it was like to be in paradise... Our guide was also super super nice! I will be back but next time for a longer trip!