Road tripping in the rural, Eastern Cape Posted on 6 August 2018 Tags:road trip, Travel stories, Wild Coast The Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast is known and loved for its rugged beauty. The fascinating, coastal wilderness (its coastline undisturbed by development) is flanked by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, rich in aquatic life. The endless rolling green hills, wandering herds of cows and the spirit of ubuntu is reflected through the friendly smiles of locals, make this a must-try area for a simple holiday where you can experience complete relaxation. This is a photo blog from a trip I recently did for an Eastern Cape Fair Trade story. Get the full story in Getaway Magazine’s September 2018 issue: The Wild Coast is a 250 kilometre stretch of rugged and breath taking coastline that stretches from East London to the border of KwaZulu Natal. Image by Ondela Mlandu The iconic Hole-in-the-Wall that drives many to this part of the country is a natural rock formation caused by the continuous wave action. Image by Ondela Mlandu Coffee Bay has many sundowner spots and this one in particular shows off the Indian Ocean perfectly. Image by Ondela Mlandu The rural Transkei region of the Wild Coast includes pretty seaside villages. This image was taken at Coffee Shack Backpackers. Image by Ondela Mlandu Hiking in the Eastern Cape is one of the best ways to explore this area. Image by Ondela Mlandu Goats and cows roam freely in this part of the country. Image by Ondela Mlandu The Wild Coast is wonderful for a trip away with family and friends. Some activities that you can take part in include golf, fly fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, surfing, canoeing, horse riding, hiking and bird watching. Image by Ondela Mlandu The Wild Coast is colourful and this shows in its people, the exquisite beaches, waterfalls and famous landmarks. Image by Ondela Mlandu Inspiration is found everywhere. Image by Ondela Mlandu Have you explored the Wild Coast? Comment in the box below and tell us about your trip. Related Posts Quiz: Are you a one-trip wonder or multiple-mini breaker? 1 June 2023 Take this quiz to find out whether you are a one-trip wonder, a multiple mini-breaker,... read more Running rampant in Stanford, the sleeping beauty of the Overberg 26 May 2023 Stanford invites you to do exactly what it has been doing while its neighbours frantically... read more Waterberg wanderlust: 5 reasons to visit the Waterberg 22 May 2023 PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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