Port St Johns to Coffee Bay Coastal Hike

Port St Johns

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This is the start of the 5 day hiking trail from Port St Johns to Coffee Bay. For guided hiking tour, contact Jimmy Selani on +27 82 507 2256 or email jimmy [dot] toursandhikesatgmail [dot] com (subject: PSJ-CB%20Hike%20Enquiry%20from%20WildCoast.Com) .

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The Jetty at Port St Johns

                                                                                                   

The 60km stretch of Wild Coast from Port St Johns to Coffee Bay is well suited to the traveller looking for an authentic Wild Coast Experience. On this 5 day hiking trail you can chose between friendly village-based homestays, chilled-out backpackers, or  popup both. You'll pass some impressive natural phenomenans, along the undulating terrain through which this hike traverses. From the fascinating Table Mountain sandstone cliffs of Port St Johns; to the arched bays of Mpande and Mdumbi (voted one of SA's top three beaches and surfing hotspot); the impressive dolerite intrusion at Brazen Head and the fabled landmark, Hole in the Wall, where the roar of ocean through this hollowed cliff, has earnt the Xhosa name “esiKhaleni”( place of sound). From the lush coastal forests of Silaka to the peppered hills of Hluleka, the PSJ to Coffee Bay walking trail navigates rocky seashores, mangrove-clad estuaries, across sandy bay and through evergreen forests. Our Standard 5 Day PSJ - Coffee Bay Hike Itinerary is: Day 1 : Arrive in PSJ (86km from Mtata). Overnight: at a friendly Backpacker, B&B or Lodge Day 2: Hike 3rd Beach PSJ– Mngazana Estuary. 5hrs walk. Overnight: Village-based homestay with dinner, bed & breakfast included OR Private Holiday Cottage (self-catered) Day 3:Hike Mngazana - Mpande. 4hrs walk. Overnight: Backpacker or Private Holiday Cottage (avail & no's dependent) Day 4: Hike Mpande - Hluleka. 6hrs walk. Overnight: Hluleka Nature Reserve (self-catered) or village-based homestay (DBB) Day 5: Hike Hlukela - Mdumbi. 6hrs walk. Overnight: Mdumbi Backpackers or Village Homestay (DBB) Day 6: Hike Mdumbi-Coffee Bay. 4hrs walk. Overnight: Treat yourself to a stay in the Ocean View hotel or drum the night away at Bomvu or Coffee Shack backpackers. Day 7 :After a hearty breakfast & walk up sugar-loaf hill, a shuttle will pick you up to return you to back to PSJ where your vehicles await. Bon Voyage For more information about this hike, contact: Sarah Drew (Active Escapes)

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BestRentSA (not verified)

Sun, 06/01/2013 - 00:20

I drove through this area last year and its magnificent scenery once you are on the hike. Port St Johns is a bit of a dive, and there is extreme poverty in the area but its something very different, and scenery is spectacular. I was lucky enough to see scores of dolphin. Beautiful.

Anil Kanjee (not verified)

Sun, 13/02/2022 - 08:54

We we need to carry food or is this arranged ? Is is this trail a slack pack ?? .

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