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Wild
Coast - running from the Eastern Cape to Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
The Wild Coast is a really great
destination. Protected for years by limited road access, this area offers
a combination of rural tranquillity, traditional African lifestyles and
architecture, almost unbelievable scenery and fascinating flora and fauna
with the opportunity to have a great beach holiday.
Hotels are spread out along
the coast in the small settlements, almost all of which have their own
road down from the N2 - so it's not easy moving from one coastal spot to
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| This is a bit of a problem,
but the planned 'solution' may be even worse. A planned coastal highway
would, admittedly, make it easier to get around for both tourists and those
few locals who can afford cars but the main advantage would be that it
would make it so much easier to transport the heavy metals that multinational
corporations are just itching to mine in the to date untouched coastal
dunes. So - our vote is we put up with somewhat tricky road access.
As for the hotels - some
are great, some a little run down, but all offer fantastic views and, invariably,
excellent and plentiful seafood. This is a wonderful family holiday destination
and almost all the hotels have family rooms, babysitting services, children's
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There is so much to do here
and so many new friends to be made that most children are quite reluctant
to leave at the end of the holiday, and many local families book their
next year's accommodation as they leave for home.
Although the coastal hotels
are wonderful, probably the best way of experiencing this area is to spend
some time with the local people. There is a fantastic community project
on the northern Wild Coast, which offers horse riding, hiking, canoeing
and fishing from a beautiful tented camp overlooking a turquoise-blue lagoon.
Here you can chat with the local people, learn how they live and go fishing
with them, or foraging for wild foodstuffs. Or, of course, you can just
lie around relaxing in beautiful surroundings.
 The
vegetation of this area is rather unique, as many of the biomes of South
Africa come together here, so you will find some unusual plants in what
botanists call the Pondoland Centre of Endemism.
The Wild Coast is renowned
for its fantastic surfing and excellent fishing. There is potential for
good diving but the conditions are not consistent and there is very little
infrastructure. This all changes in July, though, when itinerant dive operators
move into the area to take advantage of the sardine run, which is the greatest
migration on earth, in terms of biomass.
The Wild Coast has long been
a favourite hiking destination but the huts fell into disrepair in the
1980s and haven't been rebuilt. But - and this is a good but - you can
hike between hotels. Now that's a win-win. You don't have to carry sleeping
bags or food. You can even organise to get your luggage driven round for
you and take only a day pack. That's styling.
Towns on the Wild Coast include
the laid back Coffee Bay, the rather bustling Port St Johns and, right
at its northern extremity, Port Edward.
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BED
& BREAKFASTS ON THE WILD COAST - EASTERN CAPE / KWAZULU-NATAL
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Amanda's
B & B, Bed & Breakfast, Gonubie, WILD COAST
Amanda's B & B is located
in Gonube. right on the beach where you can hear the waves breaking on
your doorstep. Your hosts, Pieter and Amanda cater for those who seek comfort
with warm hospitality in a peaceful atmosphere. A special place not
to be missed. Centrally situated with 6 en suite bedrooms all with private
entrances, 1.5 km from main beach, boardwalk and scenic rivermouth.
Enjoy the stunning seaviews from the balcony while sipping at a cocktail. |
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The
Nest Bed & Breakfast, B&B/Self-Catering, Gonubie, WILD COAST
Your hosts at The Nest B&B,
warmly welcome visitors to their appealing and attractive home located
in Gonubie, the increasingly popular holiday resort, only 15 minutes from
the East London city centre. Gonubie is the end of the well-known
and popular Strandloper Hiking Trail as well as the Wild Coast meander.
For those who are normally under the strains and pressures of city life,
Gonubie is the ideal spot to relax and unwind and to be refreshed and restored
as they enjoy its tranquil atmosphere and unspoiled, natural beauty.
We offer three star and AA Highly Recommended luxury B&B and self-catering
accommodation. Situated in a delightful treed garden, only four minutes’
drive from our Blue Flag Main Beach and popular Boardwalk |
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Umtamvuna
River Lodge, Bed & Breakfast/Lodge, Port Edward, WILD COAST
Umtamvuna River Lodge is
the South Coast’s best kept secret. Nestled at the foot of a mountain,
in the heart of the nature reserve and on the banks of the Umtamvuna River...
you will discover a lodge of leisure. With its sub-tropical gardens,
soothing sounds of water falling from the edge of the cliffs and the majestic
call of the Fish Eagle you find yourself lost in an unhurried tranquility
that soon dispels the tensions and stress of every day life. The
Lodge offers accommodation in 8 comfortable airconditioned en-suite Double,
Twin or Single rooms with DSTV and private balconies which provide the
opportunity to relax at sundown with views of the river and surrounding
mountains. |
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WILD
COAST GAME LODGES/PRIVATE GAME RESERVES, EASTERN CAPE / KWAZULU-NATAL
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Areena
Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve, Self-Catering/Camping, CHINTSA
Areena
Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve is situated 23 km from East
London on the Wild Coast, along the banks of the unspoilt tidal river in
the area, the Kwelera River. This holiday resort offers the sanctity of
peace and nature, an oasis in the madness of life, a place to soak up the
tranquility and prepare for a new week or a new year ahead. Areena
specializes in providing prime caravan and camp sites, as well as luxury
cottages, conference facilities, team building and adventure sports right
on the waters edge, with unsurpassed views of the river. Cruises to the
river mouth and beach can be arranged, and you can even park your boat
along the jetty directly in front of you. All our sites have electricity,
are level and very spacious with taps between sites. |
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Inkwenkwezi
Private Game Reserve, Chintsa, WILD COAST
Inkwenkwezi
is situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape, only a 30-minute drive from
East London at the start of the Wild Coast. Here one can view the Big Five
and other game housed within the boundaries of the reserve. Inkwenkwezi
is a rare exquisite combination of bushveld, grasslands and forests, with
an area encompassing 4000 hectares. This reserve boasts a Bush Camp,
consisting of six two-person lavish ensuite safari tents. The Valley Camp
offers 8 guests accommodation in four custom designed luxury tents and
2 family units each accommodating a family up to 4, which emphasize space
and quality. |
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N'taba
River Lodge & Spa, Safari Lodge, Port St Johns, WILD COAST
Nestled
between towering cliffs and set in tropical gardens on the banks of the
Umzimvubu River, N'taba River Lodge is a small family lodge offering a
perfect mixture of Wild Coast hospitality and homely comfort. Inspired
by African, ethnic design the creation of this intimate Lodge, offers a
mixture of contemporary finishes in a rustic setting. Holidaymakers seeking
a place to get in touch with nature can find it all here! Accommodation
is in spacious and hugely comfortable cottage-style bungalows, each with
its own private bathroom or shower. All rooms have their own verandah with
breathtaking views of mountain and river. |
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WILD
COAST GUESTHOUSES, EASTERN CAPE / KWAZULU-NATAL
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Umzimvubu
Retreat Guest House, Port St Johns, WILD COAST
Umzimvubu Retreat Guest
House is situated on First Beach, overlooking the great Umzimvubu River
Mouth and Indian Ocean and within comfortable walking distance from the
town center. All rooms are individually furnished - some with en-suite
bathrooms and TV (satellite television available). Laundry facilities,
fax and internet facilities and free tea and coffee are at hand. Selected
rooms are available where children are able to share with parents at a
minimal rate. Self-catering options and rates are available on request.
Join us for pre-dinner drinks on the veranda under a starry expanse. Enjoy
alfresco dining on the veranda or treat yourself to sophisticated dining
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WILD
COAST HOTELS & LODGES, EASTERN CAPE / KWAZULU-NATAL
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Crawford's
Beach Lodge and Cabins, Lodge and Resort, Chintsa, WILD COAST
High
dunes, unspoilt beaches, all the advantages of the Wild Coast in an exclusive
setting, only 40 kilometers from East London. Crawford’s Beach Lodge is
set in the lush dune forests, on the beautiful Chintsa Bay Beach, Wild
Coast. We offer elegant Guest House accommodation or Self-catering cottages,
and a well equipped conference centre. Our trade mark is personal service
and fine country fare, in an atmosphere of intimate peace and tranquility.
Each cottage has an individual balcony from which to greet the day, and
is surrounded by an abundance of wild life and nature. Breakfast
is served overlooking the shimmering Indian Ocean, and where evening barbecues
are the norm for those wanting to take in the evening hue. |
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WILD
COAST SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION, EASTERN CAPE / KWAZULU-NATAL
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Umzimvubu
Retreat Guest House, Port St Johns, WILD COAST
Umzimvubu
Retreat Guest House is situated on densely forested dunes overlooking the
great Umzimvubu River Mouth and Indian Ocean and within comfortable walking
distance from the town center. This family run business offers personal
service, which includes organizing tours to magical waterfalls, guided
hiking trails, fishing trips deep sea, rock and surf angling, bird watching,
4 x 4 adventures and places of interest in and around Port St. Johns.
Moon Shadow Restaurant opened recently on site and offers fine a la Carte
dining. A comprehensive menu offers contemporary cuisine in the predominantly
French tradition, Thai-inspired dishes, and a stylish fusion of Eurasian
fare as well as wholesome traditional homemade meals. |
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The
Nest Bed & Breakfast, B&B/Self-Catering, Gonubie, WILD COAST
Your hosts at The Nest B&B,
warmly welcome visitors to their appealing and attractive home located
in Gonubie, the increasingly popular holiday resort, only 15 minutes from
the East London city centre. Gonubie is the end of the well-known
and popular Strandloper Hiking Trail as well as the Wild Coast meander.
For those who are normally under the strains and pressures of city life,
Gonubie is the ideal spot to relax and unwind and to be refreshed and restored
as they enjoy its tranquil atmosphere and unspoiled, natural beauty.
We offer three star and AA Highly Recommended luxury B&B and self-catering
accommodation. Situated in a delightful treed garden, only four minutes’
drive from our Blue Flag Main Beach and popular Boardwalk |
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