Wild Coast Trips & Tours

Take the road less travelled to this rural coastline that few visitors ever get to discover.

The Wild Coast. The very name evokes visions of sprawling forests and windswept plains, craggy cliffs and unspoiled beaches – and that’s exactly what you’ll find on this magnificent, 250-kilometre slice of coastline (also known as the Transkei) that runs north of East London on South Africa’s east coast. This is the rural homeland of the Xhosa people, where you’ll spot clusters of thatched rondavels on the plains and pretty fishermen’s cottages by the sea, bastions of a peaceful way of life that's far from city stresses. You’ll hike rugged trails, stopping to swim in warm lagoons beneath tumbling waterfalls, horse-ride along footprint-free beaches, and spot whales and dolphins offshore. This is a holiday away from tourist crowds, in a part of South Africa that few ever discover.

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What to do in Wild Coast

Discover 250 kilometres of untamed coastline where traditional Xhosa rondavels dot the windswept plains and fishermen's cottages peek out along pristine shores. Trek through rugged landscapes to hidden waterfalls, gallop along empty beaches and swim in warm lagoons while dolphins play offshore. This lesser-known stretch of paradise offers a rare glimpse into an unhurried way of life, far from the beaten track.

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