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SUMMARY:The Epic Transkei Traverse: Wild Coast Easter Hike (An Easter Coast
 al Adventure)
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: 8 - 13 April 2026 (Custom Dates available based on 
 Group Size)\nStart: Port St JohnsFinish: Coffee Bay (Hole In The Wall)Durat
 ion: 75 km over five days and four nightsAltitude Range: 0m - 560mFitness: 
 Moderate fitness level required but could be challenging (if unfit)\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 unpredictable\n 
 \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Wild Coast region of South Afric
 a offers some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in South Africa\,
  and the hike from Port St Johns to Coffee Bay is a popular route for those
  seeking an adventurous trek.\nThe route covers a distance of approximately
  65-80km (depending on the exact route taken) and typically takes around 3-
 7 days to complete\, depending on your pace and how many stops you decide t
 o 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 s
 et in the Transkei Wild Coastal region of the Eastern Cape Province of Sout
 h Africa involving days of wandering rich indigenous reserves complete with
  river crossings\, rolling mountains\, mountain fynbos\, wildflowers\, 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 backpackers or ho
 mestay rondavels - most of which are set in along the villages on 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 in the Wild 
 Coast is variable throughout the year. All-weather clothing is essential as
  you can face anything from intense heat to freezing cold rain.\n \nCost: 
 R6500 pp\nSolo hikers are welcome to join an existing group but for the hik
 e to take place\, a minimum group of 4 persons is required.\nWhat's Include
 d:\n- Venue will be communicated after your booking is confirmed- Certified
  Professional Guide- Accommodation (5 nights: 1 night before the hike and 4
  nights during the hike)- Feeding (Breakfast & Dinner offered)- River Cross
 ing fees- Shuttle from Coffee Bay to Mthatha- Coffee Breaks\n \nWhat's Exc
 luded (Not Included)- Transport from Mthatha - Port St Johns (We can book t
 he shuttle at R4500 for 1 - 15 persons) or R2500 for a group of 3 person on
 ly\n- Luggage Transfer/Porterage (Available at a fee)- Car/Vehicle Drop off
 s aren't included but can be arranged if you intend leaving your car at Mth
 atha.- Alcohol- Equipment (We however have hiking gear to rent)If you need 
 transport from Mthatha or East London to Port St Johns and from Coffee Bay 
 to Mthatha\, that could be arranged. Just send us an email or shoot us a me
 ssage on WhatsApp: +27 78 949 6008\nBut you are free to use your own transp
 ort. 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞
 𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 
 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖
 𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩.\n          𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 
 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄.\n      
     𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 
 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 
 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙧.The hike is scheduled on 
 a monthly basis and selected dates depend on group size. Arrival is a day b
 efore the hike commences and the night is spent at Amapondo Backpackers.  
 If you choose to stay back for a night in Coffee Bay after the hike ends\, 
 we could arrange accommodation in Coffee Bay.\n \n𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 
 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬\nHere's a sample itinerary for hiking this sec
 tion of the Wild Coast in 5 days with stops at Umngazana\, Tsweleni village
 \, Hluleka\, Ndumbi\, and Coffee Bay:\nDay 1: Port St Johns to Umngazana (1
 7.5 km) | 560m elevation | Time: 6 hrs\n\nStart early in the morning from P
 ort St Johns\, heading south along the coast.\nThe trail passes through sce
 nic coastal forests and villages\, with opportunities to swim in the ocean 
 and explore the local culture.\nOvernight at Ngazana\, enjoying the peacefu
 l setting and ocean views.\n\nDay 2: Ngazana to Tsweleni village (11 km) |
  404m elevation | Time: 4 hrs\n\nDepart Ngazana early in the morning and hi
 ke south towards Tsweleni village\, passing through picturesque coastal ter
 rain and crossing rivers.\nThe trail includes some steep climbs\, descents\
 , rocky terrain\, and beach walks.\nOvernight in Tsweleni village\, enjoyin
 g the stunning ocean views and natural beauty of the Wild Coast.\n\nDay 3: 
 Tsweleni village to Lucingweni (Hluleka) (18 km) | 522m elevation | Time: 
 6 hrs\n\nContinue hiking south from Tsweleni village towards Hluleka\, pass
 ing through rolling hills and a rugged coastline.\nThe trail includes some 
 challenging sections\, including steep ascents and descents\, as well as ri
 ver crossings and beach walks.\nThe highlight is game at Hluleka Nature Res
 erve\nOvernight in Hluleka\, enjoying the peaceful setting and stunning oce
 an 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 morni
 ng and hike south towards Tshani Village (Ndumbi beach)\, passing through p
 icturesque coastal villages and forests.\nThe trail includes some moderate 
 climbs and descents\, river crossings\, and beach walks.\nRolling Hills\nOv
 ernight in Tshani Village\, enjoying the peaceful setting and stunning ocea
 n 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 f
 rom Ndumbi towards Coffee Bay and Hole in the Wall\, passing through scenic
  coastal terrain and villages. \nStop at Mthatha River Mouth & Mapuzi Rive
 r Mouth (depending on weather and route availability)\nThe trail includes s
 ome steep climbs and descents\, river crossings\, and beach walks.\n\nOPTIO
 NAL: If you opt to stay an extra day to hike from Coffee Bay to Hole in the
  Wall\, an extra Fee will be charged.\nDay 6: Coffee Bay to Hole In The Wal
 l (10 km)\n\nOn the final day of the hike\, hike approximately 10 km (6.2 m
 iles) along the coast to Hole in the Wall\, a famous landmark on the Wild C
 oast.\nTake some time to explore the area and relax on the beach before hea
 ding back to the accommodation and continuing your journey.\n\nNote: This i
 tinerary is just a sample and can be adjusted based on the hiker's fitness 
 level\, experience\, and interests. It's also important to note that weathe
 r and tides can impact the itinerary\, so it's essential to plan accordingl
 y and be flexible. Hikers should also be prepared for river crossings\, whi
 ch can be challenging and require appropriate footwear and gear. Be sure to
  check local conditions and weather forecasts before embarking on your hike
  and always prioritize safety.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n \n
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 ght="12px"][vc_column_text]Hiking from Port St Johns to Coffee Bay is an un
 forgettable experience that offers stunning scenery and a chance to immerse
  yourself in the local culture. With proper planning and preparation\, it's
  a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Wild Coast region. You
  must be fit and capable of hiking 13km+ / 6 hours daily\, never knowing wh
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 "info" value="R6500"]Prices From:[/tt_item][tt_item type="info" value="East
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LOCATION:Eastern Cape
DTSTAMP:20260802T224739Z
DTSTART:20260408T043000Z
DTEND:20260413T100000Z
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