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The Wild Coast of South Africa
The Wild Coast of South Africa
Explore the most notorious coastline in South Africa.
See the last unspoilt natural frontiers in South Africa.
Find out about the hotspots on the Wild Coast.
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Where is the Wild Coast in South Africa?
Where is the Wild Coast?
The Wild Coast is a 300km stretch of coastline in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The region begins south in East London and ends north on the KZN border. This coastline is historically dangerous for seafarers with many describing it as South Africa’s own Bermuda Triangle where ships disappeared without a trace due to freakish waves which plunged ships to the bottom of the Indian Ocean. As recently as 1996, the Cordigilera lost all of its crew in the wild coast waters close to Port St Johns.
Why is it called the Wild Coast?
Politically speaking, the Transkei is located in this region. It never succumbed to colonial rule. Additionally, when it comes to the natural environment, it’s one of the last unspoiled frontiers in South Africa and its culturally significant to the Xhosa tribe.
Where to go on the Wild Coast?
Before you cross the Kei, the beach towns of Chintz and Morgans Bay make excellent stopovers. From there head to Wave crest, Kobb Inn or The Haven – three stunningly located, laid-back resorts with their own restaurants and bars overlooking the sea. For a more rustic setting, try Bulungula Lodge which is run by the local Xhosa community and has neat bungalows and communal meals. Don’t miss one of South Africa’s best natural wonders at Hole in the Wall, and one of its most peaceful and relaxing coastal parks at Kahlua Nature Reserve.
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Drive South Africa car rental is your complete online motor vehicle resource supplying a wide range of car rental, 4×4 rental, camper van rental and luxury rental vehicles across Southern Africa.
Since our inception in 2002 as a Cape Town car hire specialist we’ve steadily grown to service an increasingly diverse breadth of clients looking for car hire. Cape Town is our backyard but by no means the limit of the experience and knowledge we’ve accrued over the years.
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