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SUMMARY:The Pondo Walk: Port St Johns - Coffee Bay/Hole In The Wall Hike | 
 July 2024
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: 19th - 23rd July 2024 (Dates can be adjusted based 
 on Group Size)\nStart: Port St JohnsFinish: Coffee Bay (Hole In The Wall)Du
 ration: 75 km over five days and four nightsAltitude Range: 0m - 560mFitnes
 s: Moderate fitness level required but could be challenging (if unfit)\nBea
 uty: 5/5Our tip: take extra pairs of socks\, water shoes\, and dry water ba
 gs as there are numerous river crossings and weather is quite unpredictable
 \n\n\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 South Af
 rica\, 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 approxi
 mately 65-80km (depending on the exact route taken) and typically takes aro
 und 3-7 days to complete\, depending on your pace and how many stops you de
 cide 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 trai
 l is set in the Transkei Wild Coastal region of the Eastern Cape Province o
 f South Africa involving days of wandering rich indigenous reserves complet
 e 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 homestay 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 essent
 ial as you can face anything from intense heat to freezing cold rain.\n \n
 Cost: R4900 pp\nSolo hikers are welcome to join an existing group but for t
 he hike to take place\, a minimum group of 3 or 4 persons is required.\nWha
 t's Included:\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 Crossing fees- Shuttle from Coffee Bay to Mthatha- Coffee Breaks- A S
 pecial Xhosa Bread for the group on the last night\n \nWhat's Excluded (No
 t Included)- Transport from Mthatha - Port St Johns (We can book the shuttl
 e at R4500 for 1 - 15 persons) or R2500 for a group of 3 person only\n- Lug
 gage Transfer/Porterage (Available at a fee)- Car/Vehicle Drop offs aren't 
 included but can be arranged if you intend leaving your car at Mthatha.- Al
 cohol- 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 Mthath
 a\, that could be arranged. Just send us an email or shoot us a message on 
 WhatsApp: +27 78 949 6008\nBut you are free to use your own transport. 𝙉
 𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚
 𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝
 𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙛
 𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩.\n          𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐒 
 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄.\n          𝙔
 𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙬
 𝙖𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣
 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙧.The hike is scheduled on a monthl
 y basis and selected dates depending on group size. Arrival is a day before
  the hike commences and the night is spent at Amapondo Backpackers.  If yo
 u choose to stay back for a night in Coffee Bay after the hike ends\, we co
 uld arrange accommodation in Coffee Bay.\n \n𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞
 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬\nHere's a sample itinerary for hiking this section of 
 the Wild Coast in 5 days with stops at Umngazana\, Tsweleni village\, Hlule
 ka\, Ndumbi\, and Coffee Bay:\nDay 1: Port St Johns to Umngazana (17.5 km) 
 | 560m elevation | Time: 6 hrs\n\nStart early in the morning from Port St J
 ohns\, heading south along the coast.\nThe trail passes through scenic coas
 tal forests and villages\, with opportunities to swim in the ocean and expl
 ore the local culture.\nOvernight at Ngazana\, enjoying the peaceful settin
 g and ocean views.\n\nDay 2: Ngazana to Tsweleni village (11 km) | 404m el
 evation | Time: 4 hrs\n\nDepart Ngazana early in the morning and hike south
  towards Tsweleni village\, passing through picturesque coastal terrain and
  crossing rivers.\nThe trail includes some steep climbs\, descents\, rocky 
 terrain\, and beach walks.\nOvernight in Tsweleni village\, enjoying the st
 unning 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\, passing thro
 ugh rolling hills and a rugged coastline.\nThe trail includes some challeng
 ing sections\, including steep ascents and descents\, as well as river cros
 sings and beach walks.\nThe highlight is game at Hluleka Nature Reserve\nOv
 ernight in Hluleka\, enjoying the peaceful setting and stunning ocean views
 .\n\nDay 4: Lucingweni to Tshani Village (Ndumbi Beach) (17.5 km) | 422m e
 levation | Time: 5 hrs 30 mins\n\nDepart Hluleka early in the morning and h
 ike south towards Tshani Village (Ndumbi beach)\, passing through picturesq
 ue coastal villages and forests.\nThe trail includes some moderate climbs a
 nd descents\, river crossings\, and beach walks.\nRolling 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 elevatio
 n | Time: 3 hrs 30 mins + Drive to Hole In The Wall\n\nHike south from Ndum
 bi towards Coffee Bay and Hole in the Wall\, passing through scenic coastal
  terrain and villages. \nStop at Mthatha River Mouth & Mapuzi River Mouth 
 (depending on weather and route availability)\nThe trail includes some stee
 p climbs and descents\, river crossings\, and beach walks.\n\nOPTIONAL: 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 Wall (10 km
 )\n\nOn the final day of the hike\, hike approximately 10 km (6.2 miles) al
 ong the coast to Hole in the Wall\, a famous landmark on the Wild Coast.\nT
 ake some time to explore the area and relax on the beach before heading bac
 k to the accommodation and continuing your journey.\n\nNote: This itinerary
  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 weather and ti
 des can impact the itinerary\, so it's essential to plan accordingly and be
  flexible. Hikers should also be prepared for river crossings\, which can b
 e challenging and require appropriate footwear and gear. Be sure to check l
 ocal conditions and weather forecasts before embarking on your hike and alw
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 rgettable experience that offers stunning scenery and a chance to immerse y
 ourself 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 m
 ust be fit and capable of hiking 13km+ / 6 hours daily\, never knowing what
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LOCATION:Online
DTSTAMP:20260803T003006Z
DTSTART:20240719T050000Z
DTEND:20240723T130000Z
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