8-Day Wild Coast & Drakensberg Tour

Explore South Africa’s Wild Coast and Drakensberg Mountains on a 4-day guided slack-packing adventure, ideal for nature lovers and culture seekers.

Highlights

• Local guides offering authentic experiences in the unexplored Wild Coast
• Transport included
• Visit the Drakensberg Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore untouched areas of South Africa with freedom
• Committed to sustainable eco-tourism practices

Description

Many international visitors to South Africa are unfamiliar with the Wild Coast and the Drakensberg Mountains. Kululeka Travel specializes in revealing these remote and less-visited regions beyond well-known destinations like Cape Town and Kruger National Park.

Your journey begins at Port Elizabeth Airport, where you meet your group, driver, and guide. The tour starts with a visit to a peaceful nature reserve featuring antelope, zebra, and wildebeest. With no Big Five predators present, you can safely explore the open grasslands of the Kei Cuttings on foot, surrounded by wildlife.

Next, embark on a 4-day slack-packing hike through Pondoland, part of the Wild Coast known for rugged cliffs, secluded beaches, and lush estuaries. Highlights include Waterfall Bluff—one of seven waterfalls worldwide that plunge directly into the ocean—Cathedral Rock, and Magwa Falls, South Africa’s second highest waterfall.

Pondoland is home to the AmaMpondo people, a Xhosa-speaking community with rich traditions and storytelling. Your local guides from MbotyiOnline provide insight into this culture throughout the trip.

The tour continues to the Drakensberg Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its scenic beauty and San rock paintings. These prehistoric artworks offer a window into the lives and beliefs of the San people, who created them over thousands of years.

Optional activities include a sunset horse ride, a guided hike in the Cobham area of the Southern Drakensberg, or a 4×4 trip up Sani Pass to visit the ‘highest pub in Africa’—all at your own expense.

Includes

• All accommodation
• Walk in nature reserve with plains game (zebra, wildebeest, and antelope)
• 4-day slack-packing trip in Pondoland
• Visits to Waterfall Bluff, Cathedral Rock, and Magwa Falls
• Hike in the Drakensberg Mountains
• Optional activities at own cost
• All meals except on travel days (lunch not included)

Excludes

• Optional activity costs
• Lunch on travel days
• Alcoholic beverages (can be arranged but paid separately)

Important Information

• The trip involves hiking and walking in remote areas
• Weather can be unpredictable; pack accordingly
• Some activities are optional and require additional payment

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring sturdy walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a camera. Booking early is recommended, especially during peak seasons.