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Boots Cottage Xora Mouth
Sunday, 6 February, 2022 - 10:22

The cottage has had a recent makeover with some great additions, including a new front deck.

The beach is just a 2 minute stroll away, with beautiful and safe places to swim. Collect shells on the beach, go fishing off the rocks, enjoy a lovely walk, or just 'chill' in the sun.

The Xora river is just below the river/sunset facing deck and a wooden staircase takes you right down to the jetty.

The cottage has four bedrooms:

  • Sea view 1: One double bed
  • Sea view 2:  One double bed, a double bunk, and a single bed (small lock up safe)
  • River view 1: One double bed
  • River view 2: One single bed

All bedding and essentials are provided, including bar fridge, kitchen fridge, chest freezer, gas stove, ice machine, kettle and microwave oven, kitchen utensils such as cups, glassware, pots & pans, etc. etc..

Separate bathroom with flush toilet and separate shower with hot water gas geyser. (Gas is included in the rate and is connected up by the house staff when required.)

There are two lounges, a dining room, and large kitchen.

The river facing deck is the main entertainment area with amazing sunset views, built-in braai area, and has a stairway access down to the jetty on the river.

Facilities include a dart board (please bring your own darts ), and two 2-man kayaks for guests use to experience the wonderful Xora River.

The cottage now has solar electricity as well as a generator set.

Staff:
Thelma and Nancy do the house cleaning and will happily make fat cakes (vetkoek) and home made Xhosa bread for you. Please bring your own flour and yeast, etc.. They can also arrange crayfish, fish and mussels as appropriate during season (sea and weather conditions permitting). Thelma and Nancy have both worked at the cottage for over 40 years and are super helpful and completely trustworthy. Tyson is Nancy's son and is available to help with any manual chores that are needed.

As this is their only form of employment we do ask that our guests please treat them well, as they are part of our happy family cottage.

Tyson is able to assist with the key for the boom gate to access the launching-site for boats at the river.

Xora mouth is unique. To say the least.

Come and sea.

RXRW+47 KuMatokazi

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Mpande Beach Cottage
Saturday, 8 October, 2016 - 05:59

The Mpande Beach Cottage is situated at Mpande Bay on the Wild Coast on the East Coast of South Africa.

The cottage is situated very close to the beach which is perfect for walks, fishing, bird watching, swimming and even cycling. It is one of only 3 cottages at Mpande Bay.

This unique getaway can accommodate up to 20 people in 4 units.

The main area features a lounge, dining/games room, kitchen, scullery, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (shower, basin & toilet) and an enclosed verandah with 4 beds.

The outside area features 2 en suite wooden chalets, a rondawel, an outside bathroom/shower and a spacious wooden deck(with a shower/bathroom), half of which is under cover.

All linen and towels are provided.

Note: Please inquire online, email, or send WhatsApp text messages, as the owner is unable to answer calls during business hours. Thank you.

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Morgan Bay Hotel
Wednesday, 21 September, 2016 - 11:05

Enjoy magnificent Wild Coast accommodation, here at the family friendly Morgan Bay Hotel. Situated a short 45 minute drive from East London and nestled between a mile of unspoilt beach and breath taking cliffs, you will be spoilt for choice on ways to spend your day.

Established in 1946, our newly renovated, third-generation, family-run hotel offers comfortable and relaxing accommodation in 40 tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, free WiFi, DSTV and kettles. Family inter-leading rooms and cots on request. We offer both Bed & Breakfast and Dinner, Bed & Breakfast options, except during the December school holidays, when our rates are All Inclusive.

Our facilities include a large outdoor swimming pool, beauty spa, beach boutique, an à la carte restaurant and pub, a residents lounge and dining room, a wedding and conference venue, braai facilities, a games room, playground, climbing wall, kiddies TV lounge, childminding services, in-room safes and a laundry service. Beach towels and umbrellas are included, while surfboards, sand boards, body boards, SUPs and canoes are available to hire.

Activities and attractions include a mile-long beach, majestic cliffs criss-crossed with hiking and moutain biking trails, fishing, surfing, canoeing, horse riding, bird watching, rock climbing and abseiling. Within a 15km radius you can enjoy an 18 hole golf course, township tours and a tranquil coastal nature reserve, where you can comb the beach for Ming Dynasty Porcelain, Money Cowries and Carnelian Beads from a 16th century Portuguese shipwreck.

Morgan Bay is a special place which somehow allows those who go there to exchange the cares of the world for the more important things in life. This is South Africa's magnificent Wild Coast at its best! Surround yourself with good friends, great food and create long lasting memories. Discover why the Morgan Bay Hotel is fast becoming one of South Africa's favourite family holiday destinations.

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Jungle Monkey Backpackers
Saturday, 17 September, 2016 - 06:26

The Jungle Monkey has been hosting travellers since forever, and the rooms and dormitories are first class.

Thoughtful, colourful designs and fun furnishings reveal the depth of experience of the management and staffers at Jungle Monkey.

Jungle Monkey has expanded it’s offerings steadily, and is firmly established as the go to place for fun times and great entertainment.

Port St. Johns lures you in slowly and before you know it, you have been here for a week, then two…and even three! It’s called Pondo Fever by some, but as you invest more and more days into the area, you will be this rewarded with scenic vistas and adventures never to be forgotten.

PSJ is surrounded by indigenous nature – forests and plains straight out of hundreds of years ago. Untouched and virgin. Wild and untamed.

Fortunately, access to these thrilling experiences is made possible by committed operators and staff at Jungle Monkey itself. Whether you head out to sea hoping to never come back, or entering the ancient nether world through enchanting forests and gorges that leave you breathless with stark beauty…just ask the Jungle Monkey crew and they will hook it up for you…

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Coffee Shack Backpackers
Saturday, 27 August, 2016 - 16:45

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 professional surfing lessons!

African Responsible Tourism Award Winners 2017

Please note that due to South African law you will be required to provide ID when checking in; this can either be a passport, drivers license or identification document.

Drive safely through Mthatha: We recommend taking the bypass. Be aware of scammers posing as traffic officials -anyone who tries to direct you to an ATM to purchase a ticket for a road toll, detour, parking fee is a fake. You cannot buy tokens/passes/tickets at any ATM in South Africa.

Truck bypass on Google Maps

From N2 to Coffee Shack on Google Maps

Surfing is high on the agenda at Coffee Shack – owner Dave was a Pro-AM World title holder and still continues to surf competitively. Coffee Bay has pristine beaches that cater for all levels of surfing. The Indian Ocean provides us with warm, blue sub-tropical conditions with a pleasant average water temperature of 20.5C/69F. Coffee Bay main beach consists of a point and beach break. Coffee Bay Point usually offers a gentle smooth ride right breaking wave which is ideal for beginners looking to catch their first green wave. 

Coffee Bay has good point and beach breaks, and Coffee Shack also run day trips to Mdumbi, an amazing beach with a long 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

Coffee Shack Backpackers

Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers Lodge
1 Coffee Shack way
Coffee Bay, 5082
South Africa

Tel: +27-(0)475752048

Mbl: +27-(0)836564350

Email: happydaysatcoffeeshack [dot] co [dot] za (subject: Coffee%20Shack%20enquiry%20from%20WildCoast.com)

www.coffeeshack.co.za
www.sustainablecoffeebay.org.za
www.facebook.com/CoffeeShackBackpackers

POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 19231
Tecoma, 5214
South Africa

Proudly accredited by Fair Trade Tourism(FTT)

"The Coffee Shack...is a genuine and unaffected mecca for fun-loving travellers."- LONELY PLANET

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Mbotyi River Lodge
Monday, 30 May, 2016 - 15:33

Situated at the mouth of the Mbotyi River and tidal estuary is Mbotyi River Lodge.  Nestled between the rolling hills, lush tropical forest and warm Indian Ocean, it is the perfect venue for anyone looking for a peaceful and tranquil holiday.

The up-market rooms in the lodge consist of en-suite double and twin bedrooms in either wooden cabins or thatch bungalows.

For the adventurer wanting to explore the many unique and wild treasures this coast has to offer, Mbotyi offers the priviledged opportunity to visit the legendary Double Falls and Cathedral Rock.

Mbotyi River Lodge offers a range of accommodation options for couples, groups, families or corporate and conference bookings.

Guests will enjoy a comfortable 3 star hotel experience at this wonderfully remote Wild Coast resort.

All bedrooms have a private balcony or patio to enjoy the wonderful views, whether it is of the sea, the lagoon or valley.

Standard rooms also have tea and coffee making facilities, a ceiling fan and a safe for your valuables.

Mbotyi River Lodge has 48 well appointed en-suite rooms, of which 36 are log cabins, and 12 are thatched units that blend beautifully into the lush natural environment of the Wild Coast.

12 of the rooms have interconnect passages, for perfect familiy holidays, together.

Mbotyi River Lodge also caters for sporting, adventure and conference groups, and can also facilitate camping and caravaning getaways.

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Nenga River Lodge
Sunday, 17 February, 2013 - 11:54

Nenga River Lodge Boasts 12 fully equipped units and 6 camping sites. We have a licensed restaurant and bar on the premises. Nenga River Lodge is +-150m from the main beach in Coffee Bay.

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Gigis Self-Catering
Tuesday, 26 April, 2011 - 16:40

For Sale

Unique opportunity on the Transkei Wild Coast.

This business, which is a fully going concern situated in a fenced 2000m2 property in Hole in the Wall, is  For Sale. 

 R3.5 million (neg.) 

The property comprises:

  • 3 x large open plan rondavels, each with its own kitchenette and bathroom.
  • 1 x wooden house with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen / lounge.
  • 1 x brick house with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and open plan kitchen / lounge.
  • 1 x Restaurant / Bar / Public Entertainment building. The main building has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, pub, large deck dining and entertainment area, 2 public toilets and a shower.
  • The pub has a valid liquor license.
  • Sleeps up to 30 people.

Gigis Accommodation & Pub features:

  • 3 x large open plan 4-sleeper self-catering rondavels, each with its own kitchenette and bathroom.
  • 2 x 6-sleeper self-catering cottages each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and open plan kitchen / lounge.
  • 6 x beautiful and well established camping sites available.
  • Restaurant & Bar on site.
  • Large deck dining and entertainment area

Each rondavel is fully equipped and has a view from its deck.

Premises are protected with state of the art CCTV camera monitoring system.

Convenient 5 minute walk to the beach and 15 minutes to the famous icon of the Wild Coast: Hole in the Wall.

  • Thigen: 063 063 4230

 

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The Haven Hotel
Friday, 9 February, 2007 - 20:50

The Haven Hotel is a family and adventure destination located within the Dwesa / Cwebe Nature Reserves on the Wild Coast of South Africa.

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 unspoilt surroundings.

Established over 50 years ago, the Haven comprises of 38 spacious en-suite chalets scattered within a tranquil, garden-like environment.

Located at the mouth of the Mbashe river, the Haven has long been renowned as one of the prime fishing destinations in South Africa. But that is only one of the many reasons to visit this unique resort.

Some of the other activities you can enjoy include horse riding, tennis, golf, hiking, bird watching, canoeing, whale- and dolphin-watching, snorkelling, 4x4ing.

The favourite pastime of our guests, however, seems to be . . . simply relaxing.

Break away to the Haven – unspoilt, unbelievable, unforgettable.

"It is another Eden – the most beautiful site for a hotel in the world." Charles Roberts Guest: February 2006

Some cottages are sea facing while others are set further back in a garden-like setting around the mashie golf course.

Most consist of 2 en suite bedrooms with a common veranda/stoep. Some have interleading doors suitable to those with young children. There are also 5 thatched rondawels designed in traditional Xhosa style.

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Anchorage Hotel
Sunday, 12 November, 2006 - 10:25

Anchorage Hotel is situated at the Umtata River Mouth, between Coffee Bay and Mdumbi, on the Wild Coast hiking trails.

 Anchorage holiday resort offers a perfect Wild Coast experience.

With Dinner, Bed & Breakfast or self catering accommodation available, as well as fully serviced camping and caravan sites, the Anchorage provides options to suit any budget.

The bar and restaurant with beautiful sea views will provide the food and fun you need to truly unwind.

Umtata River Mouth is a breeding estuary. The inflow of fresh water mixed with sea water makes it the most productive natural breeding environment.  So with  legendary surf and river fishing spots nearby, and miles of seashell strewn beaches and rock pools to comb and explore, plus so much more... you can be sure of a delightful and fun-filled family holiday on the beautiful and magical Wild Coast.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Anchorage.

Come and discover the real magic of the Wild Coast.

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