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This tour is offering Hiking/Mountain Biking along a pristine section of the Wild Coast (formerly Transkei). This has to be one of the worlds best hiking / cycling areas, boasting 150 km of undeveloped, pristine coastline with endless beaches, the warm Indian Ocean, unpolluted estuaries, rolling hills dotted with traditional Xhosa villages, shipwrecks, whales (in season), a warm climate, and much more.
In conjunction with local communities this safari company is offering two options for Hiking or Cycling along the undeveloped northern Wild Coast (formerly Transkei). This pristine coastline – south of Durban / north of East London, with its endless beaches, warm Indian Ocean, natural estuaries, rolling hills dotted with traditional Xhosa homesteads, shipwrecks, whales, and a warm climate, offers what can only be described as one of the regions finest nature trails. The terrain is fairly easy to cover and you are encouraged to stop and enjoy the attractions of the trail - swim at a remote beach, picnic at a crystal rock pool, visit Waterfall Bluff / Cathedral Rock.Enjoy nature at its best!
For those requiring full catering and preferring to only carry a day-pack, we have a stunning 3 day / 3 night package available. For those that prefer to self-cater and to carry full hiking gear we have packages of up to 6 days on offer.
Included highlights:
Wild Coast; Deserted Beaches; Pondo Village Culture; Pristine Lagoons; Comfortable Accommodation
Optional Activities:
Local Guides; Horse Riding; Porters; Fishing; Village Tours
3 Day / 3 Night Slack-packing
Hiking or Mountain Biking Trail.
This package is designed for those seeking adventure but with comfort. All meals are included, linen is provided at all camps, and your luggage is transferred from camp to camp – all you have to do is enjoy the trail. Two nights are spent at comfortable trail camps and one night at Mbotyi River Lodge. All accommodation is en-suite.
On this trail clients park their vehicles at Mbotyi River Lodge. On day one the safari company transports you to Msikaba - the start of the trail. On the second day you will walk 16 km to Luphutana and on the third day 14km back to Mbotyi.
6 Day / 5 Night Self-catering
Hiking or Mountain Biking Trail.
This trail is designed for the more adventurous hikers who prefer the independence of carrying all of their own supplies and gear. Clients park their vehicles in Port St Johns and are then transported to the start of the trail by the safari company. Nights are spent in comfortable trail camps where cooking equipment is supplied but clients self-cater. Accommodation is in twin bedded en-suite units but sleeping bags are required. The distances between camps vary from 9 to 16 km.
Safari Facts
Price: from EUR 350
Start in Mbotyi (3 day) or Port St. Johns/South Africa (6 day)
End in Mbotyi (3 day) or Port St. Johns/South Africa (6day)
Meals included (3 day) or self-catering (6 day)
Accommodation: trails camps or lodge
Departure Dates 2012:
This trail can be booked to depart any day of the week.
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