WILD COAST AMBLE

This hiking trail along moderate terrain, starting on the Transkei Wild Coast continues along the picturesque Cape Wild Coast. The 5 night trail covers a distance of 55 km and includes a wonderful Xhosa cultural visit, a trip up the mighty Kei River and a night in luxury tented camps in a private game reserve as well as a game drive. Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and a host of all antelope, if Game option is chosen.

Itinerary

Day 1 Depart from East London at 09h30 am. Travel to Trennery’s, the trip takes two and a half hours and includes crossing the Kei River on a pontoon. After a light lunch at the hotel, hikers will be taken to a local Xhosa village for a wonderful experience with a large extended family and the medicine woman (Sangoma) or Trevors Trail. Social, dinner and overnight. Day 2 (14km) After breakfast, depart for a 6 km walk to the Kei River, cross the Kei River via the pontoon. On the southern bank you will board a barge and enjoy a boat trip up the Kei River with a finger lunch on board, cash bar will be available. The afternoon section of the trail goes past the village of Kei Mouth. Optional extra here, can be a horse ride from the river to Morgan Bay. In the evening enjoy the wonderful cuisine and hospitality of Morgan Bay Hotel. Social and overnight. Day 3 (14km) The first section takes the hikers along the top of majestic cliffs, affording magical views. A river crossing awaits you, wade at low tide and a short swim at high tide During dry seasons the river is blind. The next 8 km allows time to admire shells, pieces of Ming pottery and carnelian beads from an ancient shipwreck. En route today you encounter sandy as well as rocky sections. Arrive at Haga Haga Hotel late afternoon. Social, dinner and overnight. Day 4 (16km) This day is a gem including stretches of beach, small headlands, river estuaries and many rock pools to explore. The night will be spent in cottages at a private resort in Cintsa East, with meals provided on site. Enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of the Eastern Cape. Day 5 (12km) This day provides you with a choice. The Coastal Option or the Game option. Coastal Option: 10km Allows for a relaxed late start and lots of time for swimming, sunbathing and exploring along the sandy coastline. The overnight accommodation will be at Glengarriff Lodge, in the afternoon hikers will be taken to the Kwelera River to enjoy a wonderful canoe trail before being returned to Glengariff. Enjoy dinner and social at Glengarriff Lodge. Game Option 13km For this option hikers leave be transferred to Inkwenkwezi Private Game reserve. From reception hikers will leave with their guide for a route through the reserve to arrive at the luxury, en suite tented camps, each with its own privacy in the bush. Late afternoon game drive and a delicious meal in the Lapa will conclude a very special trail. Day 6 After a last breakfast in the bush, we transfer you back to East London.

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