Pondoland Highlights Tour
Tags:
Sightseeing; Cathedral Rock; Buccaneers Cintsa; Kei River Canyon; Mngazana River; Mangrove Swamps; Cutweni Village; Msikaba River; Mkambati Game Reserve;
A four-day adventure through rural Transkei to the heart of Pondoland - Wild Coast. A participatory tour which combines rural village accommodation and camping, coupled with a range of adventure activities in and around the beautiful Mkambati Nature Reserve. We have created tours which combine an exhilarating sense of adventure ...
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- Trip Length:
- 4 days
- Price Range:
- From $500 to $1000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
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Detailed Trip Description
A four-day adventure through rural Transkei to the heart of Pondoland - Wild Coast. A participatory tour which combines rural village accommodation and camping, coupled with a range of adventure activities in and around the beautiful Mkambati Nature Reserve. We have created tours which combine an exhilarating sense of adventure a strong conservation ethic and a community upliftment component. From a rural village stay in the south to our tented camp at Msikaba in the heart of the open plains of Pondoland in the north, we journey by 4x4, horse, foot and canoe exploring the canyons, waterfalls and culture of one of mother natures biodiversity hot-spots.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - South Africa
Political and Historical introduction to the former Transkei.
Private Car Service
Early departure from Buccaneers Cintsa for the former Transkei.
Sightseeing
A historical and political introduction to the region will take place in the dramatic setting of the Kei River Canyon. We will cross the the old railway bridge by foot and enjoy tea on the banks of the Mbashe River [as written in Long walk to Freedom] overlooking Mvezo, the birthplace to the father of our nation Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
Adventure
4x4 trek along the banks of the Mngazana River to our overnight stop, a rural Xhosa village.
Canoeing
Xhosa guides will take you on a canoe trail through the amazing Mngazana Mangrove swamps followed by a short coastal hike to see the caves and explain the intricacies of this coastal environment.
Food and Dining
Evening spent in Xhosa homesteads hosted by a family from this enchanting village.
Day 2 - South Africa
Waterfalls Coastal Mountains and Magical Tea.
Beach
Early morning swim in the "pool" on the rocky shores of the Wild Coast.
Sightseeing
Backroad to the summit of Mt Thesiger. Breakfast overlooking the mighty Umzimvubu River "the place of the hippo".
Sightseeing
Drive through the Magwa Tea plantation to See Magwa [110m] and Fraser’s [200m] waterfalls. Lunching on the cliffs of these impressive gorges.
Hotel
Arrive Cutweni village and our over night stop.
Hiking
Afternoon hike to the gap and down to the secret beach Drew camp and Skatcha waterfall. Return to village.
Day 3 - South Africa
Cathedral Rock Waterfall Bluff and Luputhana.
Horseback Riding
Depart on horseback towards these impressive land features.
Sightseeing
Cathedral Rock is an impressive rock feature broken away from the land to form a monument to this section of Coastline. Abseil off Waterfall Bluff a 60m free flowing waterfall straight into the Indian Ocean.
Sightseeing
Luputhana an indescribable show of ocean power, caused by the remarkable geology of this region.
Camping
After this spectacular day we will overnight camp on the banks of the Msikaba River.
Day 4 - Mkambati
Leaving Paradise.
Hiking
Morning hike through the beautiful Mkambati Game reserve viewing wild life and the amazing flora from this incredible region
Private Car Service
After lunch and last swim. Return journey back to Chintsa.
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Accommodation for 3 nights. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary, Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary, Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
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