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SUMMARY:The Epic Transkei Traverse: Wild Coast Easter Hike (A Spring Coasta
 l Adventure)
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: 31 August - 4 September 2026 (Custom Dates availabl
 e based on Group Size)\nStart: Port St JohnsFinish: Coffee Bay (Hole In The
  Wall)Duration: 75 km over five days and four nightsAltitude Range: 0m - 56
 0mFitness: Moderate fitness level required but could be challenging (if unf
 it)\nBeauty: 5/5Our tip: take extra pairs of socks\, water shoes\, and dry 
 water bags as there are numerous river crossings and weather is quite unpre
 dictable\n \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Wild Coast region of 
 South Africa offers some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in Sou
 th Africa\, and the hike from Port St Johns to Coffee Bay is a popular rout
 e for those seeking an adventurous trek.\nThe route covers a distance of ap
 proximately 65-80km (depending on the exact route taken) and typically take
 s around 3-7 days to complete\, depending on your pace and how many stops y
 ou decide to make along the way.\nIt is up there with the Otter Trail and 
 the Whale Trail in terms of difficulty\, popularity and beyond beauty. The
  trail is set in the Transkei Wild Coastal region of the Eastern Cape Provi
 nce of South Africa involving days of wandering rich indigenous reserves co
 mplete with river crossings\, rolling mountains\, mountain fynbos\, wildflo
 wers\, and water - in the form of ocean\, rivers\, and pools.\nThe average 
 day's hike is 10 km to 18 km\, and your evenings are spent in either backpa
 ckers or homestay rondavels - most of which are set in along the villages o
 n the Wild Coast area with water through a bucket shower system when there 
 is a power failure (load-shedding)\, and clean toilets to flush.\nWeather i
 n the Wild Coast is variable throughout the year. All-weather clothing is e
 ssential as you can face anything from intense heat to freezing cold rain.\
 n \nCost: R10\,500 pp\nSolo hikers are welcome to join an existing group b
 ut for the hike to take place\, a minimum group of 4 persons is required.\n
 What's Included:\n- Venue will be communicated after your booking is confir
 med- Certified Professional Guide- Accommodation (5 nights: 1 night before 
 the hike and 4 nights during the hike)- Feeding (Breakfast & Dinner offered
 )- River Crossing fees- Shuttle from Coffee Bay to Mthatha- Coffee Breaks\n
  \nWhat's Excluded (Not Included)- Transport from Mthatha - Port St Johns 
 (We can book the shuttle at R4\,500 for 1 - 10 persons) or R4\,000 for a gr
 oup of 3 person only\n- Luggage Transfer/Porterage (Available at a fee)- Ca
 r/Vehicle Drop offs aren't included but can be arranged if you intend leavi
 ng your car at Mthatha.- Alcohol- Equipment (We however have hiking gear to
  rent)If you need transport from Mthatha or East London to Port St Johns an
 d from Coffee Bay to Mthatha\, that could be arranged. Just send us an emai
 l or shoot us a message on WhatsApp: +27 78 949 6008\nBut you are free to u
 se your own transport. 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 
 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡
 𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙣
 𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩.\n          𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐌
 𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄
 .\n          𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡
 𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙬
 𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙧.The hike is 
 scheduled on a monthly basis and selected dates depend on group size. Arriv
 al is a day before the hike commences and the night is spent at Amapondo Ba
 ckpackers.  If you choose to stay back for a night in Coffee Bay after the
  hike ends\, we could arrange accommodation in Coffee Bay.\n \n𝐓𝐫
 𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬\nHere's a sample itinerary for hi
 king this section of the Wild Coast in 5 days with stops at Umngazana\, Tsw
 eleni village\, Hluleka\, Ndumbi\, and Coffee Bay:\nDay 1: Port St Johns to
  Umngazana (17.5 km) | 560m elevation | Time: 6 hrs\n\nStart early in the m
 orning from Port St Johns\, heading south along the coast.\nThe trail passe
 s through scenic coastal forests and villages\, with opportunities to swim 
 in the ocean and explore the local culture.\nOvernight at Ngazana\, enjoyin
 g the peaceful setting and ocean views.\n\nDay 2: Ngazana to Tsweleni villa
 ge (11 km) | 404m elevation | Time: 4 hrs\n\nDepart Ngazana early in the m
 orning and hike south towards Tsweleni village\, passing through picturesqu
 e coastal terrain and crossing rivers.\nThe trail includes some steep climb
 s\, descents\, rocky terrain\, and beach walks.\nOvernight in Tsweleni vill
 age\, enjoying the stunning ocean views and natural beauty of the Wild Coas
 t.\n\nDay 3: Tsweleni village to Lucingweni (Hluleka) (18 km) | 522m eleva
 tion | Time: 6 hrs\n\nContinue hiking south from Tsweleni village towards H
 luleka\, passing through rolling hills and a rugged coastline.\nThe trail i
 ncludes some challenging sections\, including steep ascents and descents\, 
 as well as river crossings and beach walks.\nThe highlight is game at Hlule
 ka Nature Reserve\nOvernight in Hluleka\, enjoying the peaceful setting and
  stunning ocean views.\n\nDay 4: Lucingweni to Tshani Village (Ndumbi Beach
 ) (17.5 km) | 422m elevation | Time: 5 hrs 30 mins\n\nDepart Hluleka early
  in the morning and hike south towards Tshani Village (Ndumbi beach)\, pass
 ing through picturesque coastal villages and forests.\nThe trail includes s
 ome moderate climbs and descents\, river crossings\, and beach walks.\nRoll
 ing Hills\nOvernight in Tshani Village\, enjoying the peaceful setting and 
 stunning ocean views.\n\nDay 5: Tshani Village (Ndumbi) to Coffee Bay (11.7
  km) | 215m elevation | Time: 3 hrs 30 mins + Drive to Hole In The Wall\n\
 nHike south from Ndumbi towards Coffee Bay and Hole in the Wall\, passing t
 hrough scenic coastal terrain and villages. \nStop at Mthatha River Mouth 
 & Mapuzi River Mouth (depending on weather and route availability)\nThe tra
 il includes some steep climbs and descents\, river crossings\, and beach wa
 lks.\n\nOPTIONAL: If you opt to stay an extra day to hike from Coffee Bay t
 o Hole in the Wall\, an extra Fee will be charged.\nDay 6: Coffee Bay to Ho
 le In The Wall (10 km)\n\nOn the final day of the hike\, hike approximately
  10 km (6.2 miles) along the coast to Hole in the Wall\, a famous landmark 
 on the Wild Coast.\nTake some time to explore the area and relax on the bea
 ch before heading back to the accommodation and continuing your journey.\n\
 nNote: This itinerary is just a sample and can be adjusted based on the hik
 er's fitness level\, experience\, and interests. It's also important to not
 e that weather and tides can impact the itinerary\, so it's essential to pl
 an accordingly and be flexible. Hikers should also be prepared for river cr
 ossings\, which can be challenging and require appropriate footwear and gea
 r. Be sure to check local conditions and weather forecasts before embarking
  on your hike and always prioritize safety.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][
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 pty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text]Hiking from Port St Johns to Coffee
  Bay is an unforgettable experience that offers stunning scenery and a chan
 ce to immerse yourself in the local culture. With proper planning and prepa
 ration\, it's a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Wild Coas
 t region. You must be fit and capable of hiking 13km+ / 6 hours daily\, nev
 er knowing what Mother Nature might throw at you. [/vc_column_text][vc_empt
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 tt_item type="info" value="R10\,500"]Prices From:[/tt_item][tt_item type="i
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LOCATION:Eastern Cape
DTSTAMP:20261003T040155Z
DTSTART:20260831T043000Z
DTEND:20260904T100000Z
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