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All of our trails and adventures support sustainable, community hosted eco-tourism on the Wild Coast of South Africa. Your Pondo Experience will change your life and support this beautiful environment and its people.

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What to expect on your trail...

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Emfishi
"the short one"

Explore 25km of coastline between Port Edward and the famous Mtentu River with a flexible 3 to 5 night trail. Spend time exploring locally with day hikes from your homestays, engage with the community or simply relax on the beach. Experience magnificent sites including waterfalls, gorges, estuaries and the Xholobeni red deserts - the epicenter of the community's anti-mining struggle

3 nights - R5 500
5 nights - R6 900

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Ephakathi
"the middle one"

Hike from Port Edward to Mbotyi over 6 days and 5 nights covering roughly 85km. This is a moderate challenge with incredible rewards including towering waterfalls cascading straight into the ocean, ancient ship wreck sites with unbelievable stories of survival, countless pristine beaches, estuaries and rivers.

5 nights - R7 900

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Enkulu
"the big one"

An awe inspiring journey covering up to 140km of trail over 120km of coastline from Port Edward to Port St Johns over a 8 nights (min 7). This hike offers everything and is a life changing sense of achievement, but does require decent fitness and hiking experience to enjoy. Or add a few rest days to give those legs a break!

8 nights - R11 850

Solo hiker surcharge up to 40%

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