Hiking Information

1. Prices
You will pay R 200 per day for catered hiking and R 350 per day for horse riding. These prices include accommodation, guides, ferries and other tour expenses. Accommodation includes supper, breakfast and lunch. Hot water for washing will be provided at each homestead. Towels are not supplied.
For self catered hikes we charge R50 per person per day. This price includes guides and ferries, but no food. An additional R60 per day is charged for the services of a porter, should they be required.
2. Booking Procedure
It is advisable to first contact Wild Coast Trekking to ensure that there is still space available on the particular venture or tour. A booking form will be faxed to you, please complete it and send it along with a 10% non-refundable deposit to confirm your reservation.
3. Cancellation Procedure
Cancellation of any booking must be received in writing and acknowledged by Wild Coast Trekking. If a booking is cancelled with the consent of Wild Coast Trekking, the latter shall retain the full deposit.
4. Transport
We can arrange transport from Port St Johns to Msikaba (where we start most hikes) if you need it. Also we can arrange transport from Port St Johns to Port Edward on the longer hikes.
5. Guides
Our guides are young, experienced and qualified. They are registered with the Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA) and South African Tourism. They were born and raised in Pondoland.
6. Sleeping
On the catered hike you will be sleeping each night in a Pondo hut (rondavel - pictured above) that can sleep 12 people. Each person will be supplied with his/her own mattress with duvet, pillow and clean sheets. Drinking water is provided at each overnight stop, and at some places along the way. It is advisable to carry at least a litre of water per person.
On the non catered hike we sleep in sheltered positions where there is water available. Some form of purifcation is required at some water sources.
7. Clothing
You will need a pair of hiking boots, and sandals for crossing rivers. You will need comfortable and cool clothing to walk in. You will also need warm clothing for the evening (long pants and a warm jacket). It is advisable to bring sunscreen and a hat. We have a big problem with pepper ticks, so please also bring tick repellent.