Map of the Wild Coast

SLINGSBY MAPS have detailed and accurate maps covering all the major scenic routes in South Africa available for online order at www.slingsbymaps.com.

Wild Coast Map: The fully detailed, GPS-compatible, waterproof map of the entire Wild Coast, from which this inset is taken, is widely available from bookshops and sports stores in most major centers, and numerous Wild Coast resorts. The retail price is around R135 (c. 2014) for the waterproof  version, and can be purchased on-line at www.slingsbymaps.com.

"Your Wild Coast map - it's magnificent" -Don Pinnock, Editor, GETAWAY Magazine.

"Truly an excellent map..." -Jeff Pieres, Historian.

"A MUST-HAVE for travellers in the area" -Janna Cooper, Strandloper Ecotourism Board.

For retail and trade enquiries, go to http://www.slingsbymaps.com/contactus.aspx (Click here or directly on the map to see a sample of the fully detailed map.)

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Raymond (not verified)

Wed, 11/05/2011 - 13:48

Yes you do require a permit when riding on non proclaimed road when using a vehicle, quad or motor bike. (Each driver making use of these vehicles requires a permit, free of charge). The permits are obtained form the Department of Environmental Affairs e-mail address edwina.oates@deaet.ecape.gov.za

Oli (not verified)

Tue, 31/05/2011 - 19:30

I'm planning to take a trip to Coffe Bay in early June and was wondering if I could take my Kitesurfing gear with me to do Kitesurfing while there.Are there any safe beaches which are safe for swimming and don't descend too deep and too fast from the shore,basically I'm looking for a shallow beach with waves that are not too big.Flat surface will be ideal.I also wanted to know whether the beaches around the Wild Coast are generally safe for swimming and would like to know if there is a high shark attack rate? Any information on the above matter will be greatly appreciated thank you.

Jeff Brown

Wed, 01/06/2011 - 09:37

Hi Oli, the main beach in Coffee Bay is perfect for kitesurfing. There's also a nice long beach (Kelly Beach) at nearby Hole in the Wall, and I've often seen kitesurfers there. The waters are very safe for swimming, generally, and as far as I know there is a practically zero shark attack rate around most of the Wild Coast. Only notable exception is 2'nd Beach in PSJ, which had an almost perfect safety record until about 3 or 4 years ago. Nobody knows for sure what changed there, but rumors are that there's a piggery / slaughterhouse up the Umzimvubu River.

Ant (not verified)

Sun, 31/07/2011 - 05:09

I've been reading up about surf and kitesurf in the Eatern cape as I am visiting this xmas with all my gear..... very excited, the set up for both looks amazing. I am not entirely convinced about the jist of the following website but it does contain interest statistics on shark attacks on the Eastern and Western Capes. It appears I cannot post links.... type south_africa_shark_attack_file into google... it is within a stop shark cage diving website Jeff, "Practically zero shark attack rate around most the Wild coast" sounds slightly wooly though admitted getting bitten is extremely improbable... guess having to share the sea with these fascinating creatures is the price you pay for uncrowded waves.

Gavin (not verified)

Mon, 20/08/2012 - 11:17

I've been going to the Wild Coast since i could walk. im 25 now. we used to swim as deep as possible to try get close to the dolphins on 2nd beach at port st johns and in all the years there were never shark attacks or even sightings... although they used to catch sharks off a place called "The Gap" right next to second beach. But i think since 2009 or around there until the current day there have been some Fatal attacks on 2nd beach at port st johns. think its about 8 or 9 fatal attacks so personally i wouldnt kite surf there anymore.

Oli (not verified)

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 12:33

Thanks for your reply to my post on Kitesurfing at Coffee Bay.I did go to Coffee Bay and ended up leaving all my Kitesurfing gear at home because of too much talk about sharks in the water by my uncles who have been to Mazeppa Bay last time.They went to Mazeppa Bay,not to Coffee Bay I must note and caught a few sharks,so they warned me not to try Kitesurfing at Coffee Bay.I got to Coffee Bay and was very dissapointed I left my gear at home.The beaches at Coffee Bay are great for Kitesurfing and the wind is perfect on the long open sandy beaches.There are a few Sand Sharks in the shallows but thy're harmless and also if you're Kitesurfing out of Sardine Run season you have nothing to worry about.The beaches at Coffee Bay are generally safe.Remember to take a wetsuit as the water is a little cold.

Anonymous (not verified)

Mon, 29/08/2011 - 20:00

We are planning a trip all down the Wild Coast in December. I'm a bit worried about the roads and in which condition it is. Could anyone assist? We are wanting to stay over in the Coffee Bay area and then travel to the Garden Route. Any good and safe places for Camping would greatly be appreciated.

Anonymous (not verified)

Mon, 10/10/2011 - 13:08

The only affordable accomodation available now for december is in Coffee Bay. How nice is the beach for young children. What is the sea like for swimming with young children?

Jeff Brown

Tue, 11/10/2011 - 17:06

If you can still get a booking for December I suggest you grab it. Coffee Bay has a great beach with lots of safe pools and shallows in the river estuary.

ANTHONY (not verified)

Thu, 29/03/2012 - 12:13

HI I AM GOING TO COFFEE BAY IN DECEMBER I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THE FISHING IS AT THAT TIME OF YEAR .

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