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SUMMARY:Wild Coast: Port St Johns to Coffee Bay Hike | Jan 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: Available Year-Round (Custom Dates based on Group S
 ize)\nStart: Port St JohnsFinish: Coffee Bay (Hole In The Wall)Duration: 75
  km over five days and four nightsAltitude Range: 0m - 560mFitness: Moderat
 e fitness level required but could be challenging (if unfit)\nBeauty: 5/5Ou
 r tip: take extra pairs of socks\, water shoes\, and dry water bags as ther
 e are numerous river crossings and weather is quite unpredictable\n \n[vc_r
 ow][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe Wild Coast region of South Africa offer
 s some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in South Africa\, and th
 e hike from Port St Johns to Coffee Bay is a popular route for those seekin
 g an adventurous trek.\nThe route covers a distance of approximately 65-80k
 m (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 to make 
 along the way.\nIt is up there with the Otter Trail and the Whale Trail i
 n terms of difficulty\, popularity and beyond beauty. The trail is set in t
 he Transkei Wild Coastal region of the Eastern Cape Province of South Afric
 a 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 k
 m 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 a
 rea 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 i
 s variable throughout the year. All-weather clothing is essential as you ca
 n face anything from intense heat to freezing cold rain.\n \nCost: R6500 p
 p\nSolo hikers are welcome to join an existing group but for the hike to ta
 ke place\, a minimum group of 3 or 4 persons is required.\nWhat's Included:
 \n- Venue will be communicated after your booking is confirmed- Certified P
 rofessional Guide- Accommodation (5 nights: 1 night before the hike and 4 n
 ights during the hike)- Feeding (Breakfast & Dinner offered)- River Crossin
 g fees- Shuttle from Coffee Bay to Mthatha- 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 fo
 r 1 - 15 persons) or R2500 for a group of 3 person only\n- Luggage 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.- Alcohol- Equipm
 ent (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 coul
 d 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. 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚:
  𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣
 𝙙 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 
 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨
 𝙩.\n          𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐍-
 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄.\n          𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖
 𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙥 𝙮
 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚
 𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙧.The hike is scheduled on a monthly basis and sele
 cted dates depending on group size. Arrival is a day before the hike commen
 ces 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 acco
 mmodation in Coffee Bay.\n \n𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥
 𝐬\nHere's a sample itinerary for hiking this section of the Wild Coast i
 n 5 days with stops at Umngazana\, Tsweleni village\, Hluleka\, Ndumbi\, an
 d 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 Johns\, heading s
 outh along the coast.\nThe trail passes through scenic coastal forests and 
 villages\, with opportunities to swim in the ocean and explore the local cu
 lture.\nOvernight at Ngazana\, enjoying the peaceful setting and ocean view
 s.\n\nDay 2: Ngazana to Tsweleni village (11 km) | 404m elevation | Time: 
 4 hrs\n\nDepart Ngazana early in the morning and hike south towards Tswelen
 i village\, passing through picturesque coastal terrain and crossing rivers
 .\nThe trail includes some steep climbs\, descents\, rocky terrain\, and be
 ach walks.\nOvernight in Tsweleni village\, enjoying the stunning ocean vie
 ws and natural beauty of the Wild Coast.\n\nDay 3: Tsweleni village to Luci
 ngweni (Hluleka) (18 km) | 522m elevation | Time: 6 hrs\n\nContinue hiking
  south from Tsweleni village towards Hluleka\, passing through rolling hill
 s and a rugged coastline.\nThe trail includes some challenging sections\, i
 ncluding steep ascents and descents\, as well as river crossings and beach 
 walks.\nThe highlight is game at Hluleka Nature Reserve\nOvernight in Hlule
 ka\, enjoying the peaceful setting and stunning ocean views.\n\nDay 4: Luci
 ngweni 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 toward
 s Tshani Village (Ndumbi beach)\, passing through picturesque coastal villa
 ges and forests.\nThe trail includes some moderate climbs and descents\, ri
 ver crossings\, and beach walks.\nRolling Hills\nOvernight in Tshani Villag
 e\, enjoying the peaceful setting and stunning ocean views.\n\nDay 5: Tshan
 i 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 Coffe
 e Bay and Hole in the Wall\, passing through scenic coastal terrain and vil
 lages. \nStop at Mthatha River Mouth & Mapuzi River Mouth (depending on we
 ather and route availability)\nThe trail includes some steep climbs and des
 cents\, 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 wil
 l be charged.\nDay 6: Coffee Bay to Hole In The Wall (10 km)\n\nOn the fina
 l 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 beach before heading back to the accommo
 dation and continuing your journey.\n\nNote: This itinerary is just a sampl
 e and can be adjusted based on the hiker's fitness level\, experience\, and
  interests. It's also important to note that weather and tides can impact t
 he itinerary\, so it's essential to plan accordingly and be flexible. Hiker
 s should also be prepared for river crossings\, which can be challenging an
 d require appropriate footwear and gear. Be sure to check local conditions 
 and weather forecasts before embarking on your hike and always prioritize s
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 xt]Hiking from Port St Johns to Coffee Bay is an unforgettable experience t
 hat offers stunning scenery and a chance to immerse yourself in the local c
 ulture. With proper planning and preparation\, it's a great way to experien
 ce the natural beauty of the Wild Coast region. You must be fit and capable
  of hiking 13km+ / 6 hours daily\, never knowing what Mother Nature might t
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DTSTAMP:20260803T003118Z
DTSTART:20260117T050000Z
DTEND:20260122T130000Z
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