Wild Coast Hiking & Cycling

6 Day Hiking / Cycling trail

3/5 Nights Cabin

Drifters, in conjunction with local communities are 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.

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 by Drifters – all you have to do is enjoy the trail. Two nights are spent at comfortable Drifters 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 Drifters transport 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 Drifters. 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.

General Information
All of the Drifters camps are hidden in the most remote and stunning locations, all offer 12 twin-bedded, en-suite, tented units under thatch as well as a well equipped central dinning / cooking area. Gas stoves and fridges are provided. Each camp has safe drinking water but hikers will need to carry water during hikes.
Although detailed maps and route descriptions will be provided, Local Guides and Porters will be available at a nominal fee for those that require this service. Drifters are able to arrange additional accommodation in Port St Johns or at Mbotyi River Lodge if required. Cyclists will need to supply their own bikes

For group bookings Drifters are able to provide catering, guiding, portering, pre and post nights, and transport, on request.

Departures
This trail can be booked to depart any day of the week. Click here for prices