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SUMMARY:Wild Coast: Port St Johns to Coffee Bay Hike | May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: Monthly Year-Round Hike (Dates can be adjusted base
 d on Group Size)\nStart: Port St JohnsFinish: Coffee Bay (Hole In The Wall)
 Duration: 75 km over five days and four nights (5 days & 4 nights)Altitude 
 Range: 0m - 560mFitness: Moderate fitness level required but could be chall
 enging (if unfit)\nBeauty: 5/5Our tip: take extra pairs of socks\, water sh
 oes\, 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 Co
 ast region of South Africa offers some of the most beautiful and rugged lan
 dscapes 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 ho
 w many stops you decide to make along the way.\nIt is up there with the Ott
 er Trail and the Whale Trail in terms of difficulty\, popularity and beyo
 nd beauty. The trail is set in the Transkei Wild Coastal region of the East
 ern Cape Province of South Africa involving days of wandering rich indigeno
 us reserves complete with river crossings\, rolling mountains\, mountain fy
 nbos\, 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 syst
 em when there is a power failure (load-shedding)\, and clean toilets to flu
 sh.\nWeather in the Wild Coast is variable throughout the year. All-weather
  clothing is essential as you can face anything from intense heat to freezi
 ng cold rain.\n \nCost: R10\,500 pp\nSolo hikers are welcome to join an ex
 isting group but for the hike to take place\, a minimum group of 3 or 4 per
 sons is required.\nWhat's Included:\n- Venue will be communicated after you
 r booking is confirmed- Certified Professional Guide- Accommodation (5 nigh
 ts: 1 night before the hike and 4 nights during the hike)- Feeding (Breakfa
 st & Dinner offered)- River Crossing fees- Shuttle from Coffee Bay to Mthat
 ha- Coffee Breaks- A Special Xhosa Bread for the group on the last night\n
  \nWhat's Excluded (Not Included)- Transport from Mthatha - Port St Johns 
 (We can book the shuttle at R4500 for 1 - 15 persons) or R3500 for a group 
 of 3 person only\n- Luggage Transfer/Porterage (Available at a fee)- Car/Ve
 hicle Drop offs aren't included but can be arranged if you intend leaving y
 our car at Mthatha.- Alcohol- Equipment (We however have hiking gear to ren
 t)If you need transport from Mthatha or East London to Port St Johns and fr
 om Coffee Bay to Mthatha\, 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 y
 our own transport. 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡
 𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 
 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 
 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩.\n          𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍
 𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄.\n   
        𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩
 𝙤 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩
 𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙧.The hike is schedule
 d on a monthly basis and selected dates depending on group size. Arrival is
  a day before the hike commences and the night is spent at Amapondo Backpac
 kers.  If you choose to stay back for a night in Coffee Bay after the hike
  ends\, we could arrange accommodation in Coffee Bay.\n \n𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢
 𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬\nHere's a sample itinerary for hiking thi
 s section of the Wild Coast in 5 days with stops at Umngazana\, Tsweleni vi
 llage\, Hluleka\, Ndumbi\, and Coffee Bay:\nDay 1: Port St Johns to Umngaza
 na (17.5 km) | 560m elevation | Time: 6 hrs\n\nStart early in the morning f
 rom Port St Johns\, heading south along the coast.\nThe trail passes throug
 h scenic coastal forests and villages\, with opportunities to swim in the o
 cean and explore the local culture.\nOvernight at Ngazana\, enjoying the pe
 aceful setting and ocean views.\n\nDay 2: Ngazana to Tsweleni village (11 k
 m) | 404m elevation | Time: 4 hrs\n\nDepart Ngazana early in the morning a
 nd hike south towards Tsweleni village\, passing through picturesque coasta
 l terrain and crossing rivers.\nThe trail includes some steep climbs\, desc
 ents\, rocky terrain\, and beach walks.\nOvernight in Tsweleni village\, en
 joying the stunning ocean views and natural beauty of the Wild Coast.\n\nDa
 y 3: Tsweleni village to Lucingweni (Hluleka) (18 km) | 522m elevation | T
 ime: 6 hrs\n\nContinue hiking south from Tsweleni village towards Hluleka\,
  passing through rolling hills and a rugged coastline.\nThe trail includes 
 some challenging sections\, including steep ascents and descents\, as well 
 as river crossings and beach walks.\nThe highlight is game at Hluleka Natur
 e Reserve\nOvernight in Hluleka\, enjoying the peaceful setting and stunnin
 g 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)\, passing thro
 ugh picturesque coastal villages and forests.\nThe trail includes some mode
 rate climbs and descents\, river crossings\, and beach walks.\nRolling Hill
 s\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 so
 uth from Ndumbi towards Coffee Bay and Hole in the Wall\, passing through s
 cenic coastal terrain and villages. \nStop at Mthatha River Mouth & Mapuzi
  River Mouth (depending on weather and route availability)\nThe trail inclu
 des some steep climbs and descents\, river crossings\, and beach walks.\n\n
 OPTIONAL: If you opt to stay an extra day to hike from Coffee Bay to Hole i
 n the Wall\, an extra Fee will be charged.\nDay 6: Coffee Bay to Hole In Th
 e 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 W
 ild Coast.\nTake some time to explore the area and relax on the beach befor
 e heading back to the accommodation and continuing your journey.\n\nNote: T
 his itinerary is just a sample and can be adjusted based on the hiker's fit
 ness level\, experience\, and interests. It's also important to note that w
 eather and tides can impact the itinerary\, so it's essential to plan accor
 dingly and be flexible. Hikers should also be prepared for river crossings\
 , which can be challenging and require appropriate footwear and gear. Be su
 re to check local conditions and weather forecasts before embarking on your
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 an unforgettable experience that offers stunning scenery and a chance to im
 merse 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 knowi
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DTSTAMP:20260912T085954Z
DTSTART:20260430T050000Z
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