Things to do in Wild Coast, Eastern Cape: The Best Outdoor Activities

Escape with us on a Wild Coast Horse Trail, Experience a taste of Africa on a Surf & Turf Horse Safari, Live the life on a Working Horse Riding Holiday Enjoy day rides or short breaks on our Kei River Riding Holidays Horse riding along the beaches of the Wild Coast offers some of the most perfect and spectacular horse riding country-side found anywhere in the world. Our horses are very fit and for advanced riders the pace is fast and exciting. Rolling hills, deep gorges, and cliff tops that plunge into the ocean ensure that this is not just a beach ride; it is an adventure! The beach gallops are exhilarating, the environment pristine, and the views stunning. The local Xhosa people are warm and friendly as we meander through their villages that have been forgotten in this rural African wilderness. At the Great Kei River, a pontoon will transport you and your horse into rural Africa where sleepy tribal villages await you. As you ride through undulating hills, comfortable hotels are nestled in coves along the coast, providing perfect stop off points for the horse and rider Explore the rolling hills and savanna grasslands that is home to a kaleidoscope of gaily painted rondavels that form the heart of the Transkei landscape. You will experience for yourself a rainbow of people and a community working together through tourism. One sweeping bay after another, rolling hillsides, river crossings and warm lagoons ensure adventure filled days of fabulous horse riding.

Join us on a Wild Hike along the rolling hills, pristine beaches and untouched nature of the Wild Coast, a former Transkei Homeland and be amazed by the breathtaking views and the friendliness of the local people. The hike starts in Port St Johns and ends in Coffee Bay or vice versa, with overnight stops in rural villages. One of the most beautiful and affordable hiking tours in South Africa!

The journey to the Ocean View Hotel in Coffee Bay is a treat on its own while driving through the Traditional African countryside. You will be stunned by the beauty and wildness of the terrain around you. A long winding road through open veldt, valleys and mountains with breath taking views on either side of you.

I'm Thobela, known as Tobz. I grew up in Chintsa and studied Tourism Management in East London. I am a certified nature and cultural tourist guide and “South Africa Specialist”. In 2018, I won a prestigious Lilizela tourism award and was nominated one of the best cultural guides in South Africa. With 10 years guiding experience, I founded Traveloma Tours & Safaris – one of the most exciting journeys of my life. We offer half-day, full-day and multi-day tours, and various adventure activities.

Offshore Africa Port St John's is the only resident and highly experienced operator of its' kind situated in Port St John's along the Transkei Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa. We are specialists in the annual sardine run during June/July months. We also offer, all year round: Ocean adventure trips Photographic trips to Waterfall Bluff & Umngazana River rush - an exciting high speed boat trip with a difference River cruises on board Bobalong river cruise vessel Birthday parties / small weddings / end of year functions & specialised itineraries on board Bobalong 22 seater river cruise vessel PADI sanctioned diver training on request We are also involved in community projects within our area