Bulungula Lodge: in a village, on the beach
Situated on one of the world's most beautiful, unspoilt beaches in the heart of a traditional Xhosa village, the eco-friendly Bulungula Lodge has been described as "spectacular" by the Lonely Planet and "one of the World's ultimate ethical travel experiences" by The Rough Guide. This Fair-trade lodge is co-owned by the local traditional community and loads of cool activities run daily.
Bulungula Lodge in Nqileni village: Our beautiful Nqileni village
Spend the night in one of the ten traditional thatch huts (doubles, triples and dorms) or in a safari tent (with beds, bedding and electric light) with beautiful views. There is a affordable restaurant with three delicious meals per day and a help-yourself bar. The entire lodge runs on solar power and makes use of a range of innovative, sustainable technologies which protect our environment.
Our community: Our friendly local community and shareholders
Activities running daily include: * horse-riding: 2 hour horse rides through the village and along the beach * canoeing: up the beautiful Xhora river * Woman Power: spend a day with the local women learning how to harvest and cook local food, make mud bricks, balance water on your head and just having fun. * Herbalist Forest Tour: wander through the ancient forest with the traditional herbalist and learn about weird and wonderful remedies. * Massage * Village Tour: a walking social history tour of our friendly community. * Fishing: learn how to fish in the sea with a local fisherman. All the above tours are owned and run by members of our local community - so all your money goes where it is most needed. We hope to see you here in paradise.
To make a booking: * Call +27 47 577 8900 (047 577 8900 for South Africans) * or call +27 83 391 5525 (083 391 5525 for South Africans) * Email: paradise@bulungula.com * Visit our website: www.bulungula.com
Bulungula river: canoeing the Bulungula river
OFF THE GRID LIVING!
Come and get it!
VERY RURAL, VERY REAL, AWESOME!
In a small Pondo village named Entwebeni, Mngcibe you will find Freedom O Clock.
Freedom O Clock is owned and managed by Otto, Lu and little Coral-Bella, who all have a great love for nature and the ocean. Your surroundings offer you accommodation situated in a rural and remote area…..faaaar away from the maddening crowds.
Gigis rondavels
Gated complex with 5 Self catering units which sleep from 4 to 7 people each. Each rondavel is fully equipped and has a view from its deck.
Convenient 5 minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the famous icon of the Wild Coast: Hole in the Wall.
Camping sites available.
Accomodation offered
CONTACT PIET OR LORRAINE
Cozy self catering cottage with awesome view only a stones throw away from Long Beach.
Above with ablutions.
Competitive rates.
Your hosts Jackie and Louie
Email: fegen@netactive.co.za
Or click here: Send us an email
Rates available on request.
The next 21.1km "White Clay Cross Country Challenge" is on the 25 August 2012.
Contact:
For more info please phone Roy or Karen at White Clay on 047-575 0008 or 083-979 4499. (Email: whiteclay@vodamail.co.za)
White Clay Resort is situated 1,5 km south of Coffee Bay on the “Hole in the Wall” road on the Wild Coast, nestled between the cliffs and only 100 m from its own private beach and bay. The setting is unrivaled with vast, rolling hills and rocky cliffs shearing off into the ocean. All accommodation is sea-facing offering guests fabulous vistas. The bay and private beach below is ideal for fishing and swimming at low tide.
The resort offers self-catering, a Guest House with B&B and DB&B, camping, and a pub, curio shop and restaurant with full sea view specializing in seafood. Attractions in the area include fabulous rock, surf and river fishing, deep sea boat charter, hiking trails between the magnificent “Hole in the Wall” in the south and Mdumbi Beach in the north.
umThombe Kei River Lodge is situated on a 160ha private nature reserve along the banks of the Great Kei River. Accommodation is offered in rustic thatched chalets, each with magnificent views of the river. The chalets are fully self-catering and sleep four to six people (camping is also available).
The pulse of the River is felt in everything here: whether you are gliding along in our kayaks, hiking to hidden pools, fishing for the legendary cob, or simply watching sunset turn the cliffs to gold as the crowned cranes fly home to roost.
Please note: The lodge is situated on a remote private nature reserve. Road access can sometimes be difficult, especially after rain, and is recommended for 4x4 vehicles only.
Equiries: wc@umthombekei.co.za
www.umthombekei.co.za
Telephone: 082 570 6000
Cell: 083 255 9693
Fax: 086 608 2570
Postal Address: PO Box 67
Kei Mouth
5260
Physical Address: Dunneden Nature Reserve
Kei Mouth
Eastern Cape
Website: www.mbotyi.co.za
Tel: +27 (0)82 674 1064
Satellite: +27 (0)39 253-7200
Satellite: +27 (0)39 253-7201
Satellite Fax: +27 (0)39 253-7202
E-mail: info@mbotyi.co.za
Situated at the mouth of the Mbotyi River and tidal estuary is Mbotyi River Lodge. Nestled between the rolling hills, lush tropical forest and the warm Indian Ocean, it is the perfect venue for anyone looking for a peaceful and tranquil holiday or for the adventurer wanting to explore the many beautiful and wild treasures this coast has to offer. The upmarket rooms in the lodge consist of en-suite double and twin bedrooms in either wooden cabins or thatch bungalows.
"The Coffee Shack...is a genuine and unaffected mecca for fun-loving travellers."- LONELY PLANET
Coffee Shack Backpackers
on the beach
Coffee Bay
Wild Coast
(PO Box 687, Mqanduli, 5080)
• Telephone: +27 - (0)47 - 5752048
• Guests' Telephone: +27 - (0)47 - 5752024
• Email Address: happydays@coffeeshack.co.za
Explore, discover and enjoy a unique taste of rural Africa! Coffee Shack is a backpackers tropical paradise located right on the beach at the Bomvu River mouth on the Transkei Wild Coast, a deeply traditional area of South Africa where you'll experience a way of life far removed from Western culture. Coffee Shack has a reputation for being a fun, good-value hostel with excellent facilities and the most amazing, friendly staff. Most visitors rate Coffee Shack as a highlight of their SA tour...
Learn to surf at Coffee Shack with the cheapest professional surfing lessons on the planet: R20 for a 2 hour session! (That's about $2.00.)
Coffee Bay has nice point and beach breaks, and they also run day trips to Mdumbi, an amazing beach with a good point break for accomplished surfers. Dolphins are plentiful. If you're doing a surf trip, there are many other spots up and down the Wild Coast. Dave's surfed them all and is a good source of info on local conditions.
For write-ups on Wild Coast surf spots, see www.wavescape.co.za
At the Bulungula river mouth your will find the isolated and stunningly beautiful Nqileni village, home to the award-winning Bulungula Lodge and the pioneering rural development NGO, the Bulungula Incubator.
Beautiful Bulungula: the Bulungula river mouth
See www.bulungula.com for more information on Bulungula Lodge.
See www.bulungulaincubator.org for more information on the Bulungula Incubator.
Reviews:
http://afrikatourism.blogspot.com/2007/09/bulungula.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/africa/south-africa-a-hut-above-4151...
http://www.ioltravel.co.za/article/view/3552355
http://oldmutualfoundationroadtrip.blogspot.com/2011/06/road-to-bulungul...
http://www.travelwires.com/wp/bulungula-lodge-where-peace-is-prospering/
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Buccaneers, along with the rest of the Wild Coast backpackers, make for what must be the best backpacking experience in SA.
“Most travellers will have undoubtedly heard of Buccaneers long before they make it to Cintsa. Many consider it the best backpackers in South Africa” LONELY PLANET
Contact:
Telephone: +27 (0)39 253-7201
Fax: +27 (0)39 253-7202
www.mbotyi.co.za/campsites.html
Mbotyi Campsite is a joint venture between the Mbotyi community and Mbotyi River Lodge. The Campsite is managed by the "Mbotyi Campsite Trust".
It is an upmarket venue with electricity, purified water and 24 hour security. The property is fenced and provides safe, off-road parking. The campsite has been left as natural as possible and the tent sites have been terraced for campers. It is advisable to book a site suitable for the size of the tent you wish to pitch.
Accommodation:
Kindly note: the Campsite is not a self-catering facility. No crockery, cutlery or linen is provided, but is available for hire. It is however recommended that you bring your own.
Communal Facilities
Kitchen
Info
Contact: Sean Rohm
Tel: 043 8411598
Cell:084 5822601
Email Address: info@yellowwoodforest.co.za
Website: www.yellowwoodforest.co.za
Yellowwood Forest Caravan Park and Campsite in Morgan Bay is set in a beautiful garden on the bank of the Inchara River, 1km from the beach.
Enormous trees and lush riverine vegetation surround this peaceful place. A bird watchers paradise, offering a quiet, intimate place for nature lovers.
The campground has a choice of shady tent sites and electrical points are available. A rustic thatched bush camp, tucked away on the riverbank, is a perfect hideaway and our loft gives you a birds-eye view of the trees.
Relax in the tea garden for light meals and refreshments, or enjoy a delicious wood-fired pizza. Our gift shop offers interesting local arts, crafts, clothing and a wide selection of books. We also have a kiddies play area; complete with rabbits, tree house, swings, trampoline and sandpit.
Tariffs:
Out of season: R75 per site + R10 per person (max. 6 per site)
In season: R130 per site + R15 per person (max. 6 per site)
Bush camp: Double campsite rate (sleeps two)
Loft: R175 per day (sleeps two)
Electricity: R30 per day
On the banks of the Inchara Lagoon overlooking beach and sea, the Morgan Bay Park is bound by beach and lagoon. Each site is approximately 120 square meters with braai facilities. Electrical points are within 20m.
All the sites are within 120 meters of the ablution block which has hot and cold showers and a bath for the ladies, along with hairdryer points and washing up facilities.
The camp sites are within walking distance of the shop (one kilometer away), from which fresh bread is baked daily. The Hotel is half a kilometer away, where one can enjoy a meal either in the hotel or a fantastic pub meal over looking the sea. Children can also get cold drinks, ice creams as well as a few sweets.
Bomvu Backpackers
po box Coffeebay store
Coffeebay
Transkei
Wild Coast
5082
South Africa
• Telephone:+27 47 575 2073
• Fax:+27 47 575 2073
• E-mail: info@bomvubackpackers.com
Ethnic Percussion & Rhythm
Contact Daniel for Bookings & Venue Options:
Buy Deryck Lang's "The Ama-Xhosa of the Transkei" here:
Proceeds go to www.swc.org.za to oppose the N2 'Troll' road and the Xolobeni strip mining.
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