The Wild Coast is an adventurous playground… Where untamed nature, ancient legends and iconic features and leaders converge. The resorts, nature reserves and camping facilities although remote, offer unsurpassed experiences to all visitors. The Wild Coast offers value for money holidays year round due to the mild winters and fantastic summers. Experience the Wild Coast Meander hotel hopping hiking trails, mountain bike trails and events, horse riding, adventure races and the Greatest Shoal on Earth while enjoying the superb hospitality that the Wild Coast has become renowned for.
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Family vacations are not complete without a stay at Trennerys Hotel! This family hotel maintains its old-world charm and unique South African hospitality, while satisfying the wild at heart. With plenty of adventurous activities to keep the whole family happy, Trennerys Hotel is everybody’s first choice in Wild Coast accommodation.
Tel: +27 (0)47 – 498 0025 | Mobile: +27 (0)82 – 9083134 www.trennerys.co.za
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QUACHA’S NEK BORDER POST Mabua
Mohale’s Hoek Makhaleng Zastron R726
Rouxville
Self-catering, B&B and dinners available. Situated in a Malaria free area along the banks of the Great Kei River, just 8 km’s from Kei Mouth and Morgan Bay. The gently undulating terrain and magnificent gorges play host to an abundance of wildlife and birdlife. Horse trails, beautiful beaches, fishing, golf, fine dining and much more are all nearby. Indulge your senses!
Ph: 043-8411526 | Fax: 0880438411526 Email: info@endalweni.co.za Web: www.endalweni.co.za
Sterkspruit Bluegums
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Tabankulu
Braunville
Luchaba Nature Reserve SATANSNEK Engcobo
Ncora Dam Lubisi Dam
Xonxa
Tsomo
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Confimvaba
Bashnee Bridge
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Mvezo
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Ntshilini
Lusikisiki
Mvemve
Magwa Falls
Mt Sullivan
Mfithlelo Falls
Wild Coast Sun Resort
Mkambati Fish River Lodge Port Grosvenor
Mbotyi River Lodge
Mbotyi BLUFF POINT
Outspann Inn / Umzimvubu Retreat / Spotted Grunter / Sea Castle Guesthouse
Port St Johns
Umngazi River Bungalows
Brazen Head
Presley’s Tshani Umtata Mouth Coffee Bay
Coffee Shack Ocean View Hotel
Hole in the Wall
Hole in the Wall Hotel
The Haven Cwebe Nature Reserve Dwesa Nature Reserve Nqabara
Willowvale
CATS PASS
Qora Mouth Mazeppa Bay
Mazeppa Bay Hotel
FERRY CROSSING
Wavecrest Hotel
Nxaxo Mouth Qolora Mouth
Trennery’sHotel Hotel/ Seagulls Hotel Trennerys
Kei Mouth Morgan’s Bay Morgan Bay Hotel/ Camping Endalweni / Mitford Hotel Haga Haga
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King William’s Town
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Haven Hotel
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Flagstaff
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WELCOME TO THE WILD COAST JIKELEZA... Explore the wealth of natural, artistic, boutique and sometimes, eclectic attractions that make up the Wild Coast Jikeleza Route? The route is in a malaria free, pristine coastal area of temperate climate and exceptional natural beauty. Families are valued throughout and there is, quite literally, something for everyone! Jikeleza” in the local isiXhosa language invites one to “wander” or “meander” and that’s exactly what we’d like you to do.
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Mt Currie Nature Reserve
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Kokstad
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Moyeni
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Matatiele Nature Reserve
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Matatiele
Lundean’s Nek
Herchell
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Weddings, Functions Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation, Restaurant & Cosy Pub Spectacular Views
Lebelle
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Ixopo
Masakala Village Traditional Guest House
Mapfontein
Kinirapoort
JHI GROUP HOSPITALITY
Relax, unwind, naturally.
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Kinira
Queens Mercy
Mphaki Mt Moorosi Masupha Ongeluksnek LESOTHO Pass 4X4 Mariazell Ongeluksnek Nature Reserve Thaba Chicha
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RAMATSELISO’S GATE PASS 2x4
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Unwind and relax far from the maddened city life on long deserted beaches and allow yourself to enjoy this unique part of the Eastern Cape.
Areena Riverside Resort
East London
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Situated 9km from Coffee Bay and surrounded by vast stretches of unspoiled coastline, Hole in the Wall Hotel and Holiday Village offers some of the most picturesque scenery in South Africa. The 28 spacious self-catering chalets at Hole in the Wall are dotted amongst rambling gardens on a cliff top overlooking the ocean. The beach is directly in front of the resort and has a lovely natural bay. This secluded location makes it the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday.
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FACILITIES: • Beach • Swimming Pool • Restaurant • Wellness Spa • Beach Fishing • Volleyball • Hiking Trails • Water Slide • Pool/Snooker • Bar • Golf Driving Range • Kids Game Room
+27(0)43 738 5000 | chintsa@iafrica.com www.crawfordsbeachlodge.co.za
A LUXURY 5 STAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL, DESIGNED AROUND THE NEEDS OF ACTIVE, ADVENTURE-SEEKING FAMILIES. 043 841 1152 | reservations@miarestate.co.za | www.miarestate.co.za Facilities include the highly popular Miarestate Restaurant, Spa & Fitness centre, Zebra Zone for Children and a host of other activities for all ages to enjoy. Open for day visitors to enjoy the Spa, Meals and Nature Drives/Picnics *bookings essential*
Tel: +27(0)43 704 5100 info@pranalodge.co.za
www. pranalodge.co.za THE WILD COAST’S 5 STAR LUXURY HOTEL
Silaka Nature Reserve.
Hluleka Nature Reserve Accommodation
PORT ST JOHNS HOTEL WILD COAST Cell: 083 996 5343 Tel: 047 576 8904
LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND The Haven Hotel is a family and adventure destination located within the Cwebe/Dwesa Nature Reserves on the Transkei Wild Coast of South Africa.
• Guest House • Self catering • Dining Room We guarantee unmistakable South African hospitality .... whether for a holiday, business trip of just passing by, we pledge satisfaction, value for money and fond memories.
Blessed with sea, sun and endless things to see and do, it offers a way of life that lets you forget the rest of the world and relax in the most secluded and unspoiled surroundings.
Dries & Elsa - Tel: +27(0)47-564 1741 • Cell: +27(0)82 686 4641 Golf Course Drive, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape E-mail: umzimvuburetreat@telkomsa.net, bookings@umzimvuburetreat.co.za Website: www.umzimvuburetreat.co.za
Info to Silaka Nature Reserve: Info to Pondoland Bridge: Pondoland Bridge to Ferry Point:
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QUOTE: “I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear” The Nelson Mandela Museum officially opened on 11 February 2000, to coincide with the tenth anniversary of his release from prison in 1990. Nelson Mandela insisted that the museum was not to be a static collection and tribute to him, but a living memorial to his values and vision. It was to inspire and enrich all who visit it and serve as a catalyst for development and share the heritage resources linked to him. The Nelson Mandela Museum is more than a place; it is an experience that allows visitors to follow the footprints of the man affectionately known as ‘Madiba’, who’s long walk to freedom began in the foothills that rise from the banks of the Mbashe River in Mvezo. We offer a variety of tour options that include Nelson Mandela Museum Bhunga Building site in Mthatha, a National and International symbol for viewing incredible collection of gems bestowed upon the first democratically elected president of the
TEL: +27(0)47-564 1741 CELL: +27(0)82 686 4641
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Ideal family resort. Beautiful lagoon views. Close to a prime beach. EMAIL: info@morganbayhotel.co.za WEB: www. morganbayhotel.co.za
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On the banks of the Kwelera tidal river, 23km east of East London city centre. GPS: 32˚53’00.58” E28˚03’40.37” EMAIL: info@areenaresort.com WEB: www.areenaresort.com
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On the banks of the Mtata River - named after the Sneezewood (umtati) trees, famous for their wood and medicinal properties - Umtata was founded in 1879 and was originally the capital of the Transkei, homeland of the Xhosa during the Apartheid era. Transkei now forms part of the Eastern Cape and Umtata is still the centre of the region.
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From E S C A P E T O T H E W I L D C O A S T A N D R E K I N D L E Y O U R P A S S I O N F O R L I V I N G . East London to Mkhambathi: Mkhambathi Nature Reserve flows through the reserve and form an Transfrontier Conservation Area and boasts estuary which enters the sea at a beautiful a rich natural heritage and biodiversity. The Port Edward is situated on the coast of north-eastern main beach. The exquisite reserve comprises reserve located on the mountain grassland this unique area Pondoland between Port Edward and Port grassland, a dramatic piece of coastline and just near the Lesotho border, has verdant, St Johns. It is a 7 720 ha coastal reserve of South Africa with open grassland, dotted indigenous a magnificent indigenous coastal forest with lush summers and snowy winters. Wildlife boasts many forest patches swamp forest flanked by the huge trees offering a pristine coastal setting includes bearded and cape vulture, grey and exceptional bird watching. Wildlife rhebok, mountain reedbuck, wildebeest, hidden secrets. magnificent forested ravines of the Msikaba include blue duiker, samango monkeys, Chacma baboons, carcals, black bearded and Mtentu rivers. Wildlife includes Chacma Spectacular bottle nose dolphins, whales, white breasted jackal. Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, baboons, black backed jackal, bushbuck, scenery, eland, cape vultures, southern rhebuck and cormorant and red hartebeest. Activities: 4X4 trails, bird watching, visit the amazing countless common duiker. Activities: Bird watching, Swimming, fishing, hiking, excellent bird Ramsar wetland at lake Lestie in Lesotho, 4 days Mehloding Hiking Trail leisure swimming, hiking, self-guided game viewing, watching. dolphin and whale watching, fishing in options and Hluleka: Lies along the ancient magic Luchaba nature reserve: Situated 6km designated areas. wild coast within the district of Ngqeleni. outside Mthatha at Mthatha Dam Luchaba rich cultural Comprising the old Stratchan grant farm and Nature Reserve has an up market conference Silaka: Silaka Nature reserve lies in a heritage make the magnificent coastal forest reserves. The facility that accommodated up to 100 people forested valley only 7km from Port St Johns. the untamed A small but beautiful coastal reserve . It reserve is 772 ha including the coastal strip . The facility offers a panoromic view of the wild coast a stretches from second beach to sugarloaf Ongeluksnek Nature Reserve: Ongeluksnek Mthatha Dam and wild life including Red forms part of the maloti Drakensburg Hartebeest. “must see”. rocks, covering 400ha. The Gxwaleni river
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This is prime hiking country, with forests and trails and more than 250 species of birds. Other activities in the area include: canoe trips, horse trails, golf, dolphin and whale watching and some excellent fishing.
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• On the beach accommodation. • Beautiful double storey beach-house with 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms & a swimming pool. • Self catering only.
Established over 80 years ago, the Haven comprises of 38 spacious en-suite chalets scattered within a tranquil, garden-like environment.
republic of South Africa Mr Nelson Mandela by institutions, Families, Statesman, King and Queens, and ordinary people from the world over. From the site of the museum in Qunu, visitors are able to follow in Madiba’s footprints to Qunu Village; from the Sliding Stone located at the Nelson Mandela Youth and Heritage Centre, to the school where he was named Nelson on his first day of attendance, to the family cemetery where his mother and father are buried and his original home etc. The new grave site where Nelson Mandela is buried is not yet open to the public; however visitors are allowed to view it from a distance. Tours to other sites of historical significance such as Mvezo and Mqhekezweni are arranged. Our tours are customised to suite visitor needs.
Open Daily: Mon - Friday from 9am - 4pm except Workers Day. We accept after-hour bookings if made in advance. On Saturday Museum opens from 09h00 to 15h00. On Sunday Museum opens from 09h00 to 13h00.
Telephone: 047- 5019500, Fax: 047 - 532 3345, Corner Owen Street and Nelson Mandela drive, Mthatha, 5099 Email: tours@nelsonmandelaMuseum.org.za, Website: www.nelsonmandelaMuseum.org.za NO Entrance fees charged