- Chintsa-East
Chintsa is supposedly named after the "crumbling" banks of its river during floods, the small town of Cintsa is split into two by the river and as it's one of the last towns before the Wild Coast starts, it already has some of the Wild Coast feel and beaches that run for miles and miles. We think that it's a lovely stop.
- Morgan's Bay
Morgan's Bay has some of the most dramatic high cliff scenery anywhere south of the Transkei Wild Coast.
- Hole in the Wall
The Hole in the Wall has formed through millennia of crashing waves and constant erosion.
- Mpande EC
Mpande is surrounded by exquisite scenery, wild walks and a warm little rural village.
- Mthatha Eastern Cape
Mthatha had a former name of Umtata, Mthatha is the Wild Coast's biggest city.Mthatha is a great place to get your shopping and banking needs if you are going to spend a bit of time on the Wild Coast.
- Port St Johns
Once a busy trading port, Port St Johns nestles on the banks of the Umzimvubu River. Many people arrive planning on spending just a few days, and end up leaving months later. It's called Pondo Fever and it's a pleasure.
- MbotyiEC
A wild gem on the wild coast.
- Lubanzi
A large area villages along the Transkei coast with breathtaking views
- Bulungula
Bulngula is situated south of Coffee Bay and is the Wild Coast at its best. If you are offer the perfect holiday destination, you can't get much better than this.
- Mdumbi
This small coastal settlement boasts great surf and fishing
Coffee Bay
Unspoilt and undeveloped, Coffee Bay is a backpackers paradise with most people stopping off here on their trip up the coast. All you need is time…
Coffee Bay is a backpackers Paradise
Lying in the heart of the Wild Coast with easy access from the N2, this is a popular stop. Surrounded by rolling hills with three rivers flowing through the valleys into the sea, miles of white beaches backed by cliffs and all the space in the world, Coffee Bay’s setting is idyllic. Life here is rural and living is simple.
All you need is time...
Don’t miss the walk to Hole-in-the-Wall - a remarkable piece of rock that’s had a huge hole eroded through it after millennia of pounding waves. It takes about 3 hours and is really worthwhile.
Take your own provisions if you’re into self-catering.
Places to Stay
- Bulungula
Situated within a vibrant Xhosa community overlooking a spectacular untouched beach, this is a true glimpse into rural Africa.
- Coffee Shack Backpackers
The Coffee Shack is superfantasticallydelicious so go and stay a while…
- Hole in the Wall Backpackers
This Wild coast hostel creates space and time to do absolutely nothing in, if that's what you desire.
- Mdumbi Backpackers
In the Mdumbi River valley in the heart of rural Transkei, this small settlement on the coast has brilliant surf and great fishing. As there’s only one small shop, we suggest that self-caterers stock up before arriving.
- Sugarloaf Backpackers
This Coffee Bay backpackers is perfectly set for any mood!
What to do
- Adventures at Coffee Shack
A mouthwatering selection of adventures from the Coffee Shack…
- Bulungula Action
At Bulungula backpackers all the businesses are 100% owned and run by members of the local community so your money goes where it’s most needed.
- Swell Tours South Africa
Surf, Game and Adventure tours throughout South Africa
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
The most perfect of settings for any of the Dakensberg Backpackers and community run.
(Matatiele,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
Where Backpackers hit Cape Town City Centre and enjoy life on Long Street
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Sodwana backpackers accommodation close to the beach and dive courses for everyone.
(Sodwana Bay,Zululand)
One of the original backpackers in Livingstone.
(Livingstone,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
Self catering backpackers lodge built next to a dam overlooking the Swartberg Mountains
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
Friendly and very relaxed backpackers in Nelspruit.
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
Wet, wild and wickedly gorgeous – that’s a 5-day Wild Coast hike with Wild Side Hiking.
(Port St Johns,Wild Coast)
This Backpackers is perched on a hill where hutted green hills roll down to the river mouth and to the sea - an oasis of tranquillity
(Mdumbi,Wild Coast)
Island Vibe Flashpackers is a very comfortable Backpackers Lodge situated in the up market suburb of Summerstrand
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
Buccaneers is one of the best backpackers in South Africa, this unique backpackers is a place that most travellers will visit - check it out for yourself.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)
