An almost unspoilt paradise, simply rural and overlooked by development. The Wild Coast is a rocky coast with remote villages, numerous rivers, waterfalls, unspoilt beaches, lots of open space and untouched forests. This is the place for adventure - away from the crowds.

What to see and do

Traditional Xhosa and Pondo culture

The Wild Coast is still strongly rural. The Xhosa and Pondo poeple live in bright thatched mud-brick huts that dot the hills. Most live without electricity and running water and farm small vegetable patches. They keep cows, goats, sheep and pigs. Traditional customs involve ceremonies, drumming and dancing. Sangomas, or healers, prescribe herbal remedies.

Hiking

Hiking in the Wild Coast is special. Walk where few footprints are made and even fewer are seen. Hike between remote beaches and camp out on the beach or in the forest. Follow cattlepaths along cliffs to waterfalls.

Nelson Mandela Museum

Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo near Mthatha in 1918 and spent his childhood in the village of Qunu. The museum in Mthatha has a ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ exhibition that details Mandela’s life in his own words.