Port Edward to Port St. Johns
This seven day hike starts at the Wild Coast Sun and finishes in Port St. Johns. This is a self catered hike, and you will need to carry all your own equipment, camping gear and food.
Day 1
We hike along the beach from the Wild Coast Sun, and cross the Mzamba river. We continue walking along the beach until we get to Mnyameni river. We camp right next to the river, where there is some drinkable water nearby.
Day 2
We cross the river by boat and walk along the beach to Kwanya river. At Sikhombe we will explore the ship wreck and then proceed to Mtentu and camp on the northern side of the river
Day 3
We cross Mtentu river in the morning and enter the Mkambati Nature Reserve. This is an opportunity to see game, abundant bird life and pristine nature. We will walk past a ship wreck and view the waterfall that cascades straight into the ocean. After lunch we go to Gwegwe beach and then to Msikaba River which we cross by boat. We camp on the Southern bank of the river.
Day 4
This walk passes the light house and on to Kilroe beach. We will go the the site where the Grosvenor sank in 1782 and explore some of the salvage attempts. From there we go to Lambasi bay, cross the Mkhweni River and find our campsite under the milkwood trees near Lupatana.
Day 5
We walk past the top hat and get to Waterfall Bluff (pictured). From there we go to Mamba Pools and the Cathedral Rock. From there we view Mfihlelo falls and finish the day at Sihatsha Camp.
Day 6
We walk past Mbotyi village in the morning and enter a very scenic section with beautiful views, beaches and cliffs. We cross the Manteku River by boat and camp on the Soutern bank.
Day 7
On this day we walk on the beach a lot, with some hills inbetween, until we get to Ntafufu River. We swim across and finish the last stretch to Port St. Johns with a long beach walk.
This seven day hike starts at the Wild Coast Sun and finishes in Port St. Johns. This is a self catered hike, and you will need to carry all your own equipment, camping gear and food.
Day 1
We hike along the beach from the Wild Coast Sun, and cross the Mzamba river. We continue walking along the beach until we get to Mnyameni river. We camp right next to the river, where there is some drinkable water nearby.
Day 2
We cross the river by boat and walk along the beach to Kwanya river. At Sikhombe we will explore the ship wreck and then proceed to Mtentu and camp on the northern side of the river
Day 3
We cross Mtentu river in the morning and enter the Mkambati Nature Reserve. This is an opportunity to see game, abundant bird life and pristine nature. We will walk past a ship wreck and view the waterfall that cascades straight into the ocean. After lunch we go to Gwegwe beach and then to Msikaba River which we cross by boat. We camp on the Southern bank of the river.
Day 4
This walk passes the light house and on to Kilroe beach. We will go the the site where the Grosvenor sank in 1782 and explore some of the salvage attempts. From there we go to Lambasi bay, cross the Mkhweni River and find our campsite under the milkwood trees near Lupatana.
Day 5
We walk past the top hat and get to Waterfall Bluff (pictured). From there we go to Mamba Pools and the Cathedral Rock. From there we view Mfihlelo falls and finish the day at Sihatsha Camp.
Day 6
We walk past Mbotyi village in the morning and enter a very scenic section with beautiful views, beaches and cliffs. We cross the Manteku River by boat and camp on the Soutern bank.
Day 7
On this day we walk on the beach a lot, with some hills inbetween, until we get to Ntafufu River. We swim across and finish the last stretch to Port St. Johns with a long beach walk.
What to bring
Hiking boots, Clothes for walking, Tent, Sleeping bag, Rain jacket, Tick repellent, Survival bag for crossing rivers, Swimming costume, Warm clothing for evenings, Some cash for your drinks and tips.
Optional Extras
Visit to the Sangoma in the village
Forest walk through the indigenous forest at Cutwini
Traditional Dancing
