The Wild Coast

Overview

THE WILD COAST.

RIDE IT. LIVE IT. REMEMBER IT.

20 – 27 November 2026
8 Days | 7 Nights
From R25,000 per person sharing / R27,500.00 per person single

🌊 THE WILD COAST IS CALLING…

The Wild Coast, also known as the Transkei, is a spectacular stretch of rugged coastline where South Africa still feels wonderfully wild, wonderfully rural and refreshingly unhurried.

For this getaway, we’ll explore the coastline from Port St Johns to East London, meandering our way south along coastal gravel roads, winding through rolling green hills and tiny rural communities before arriving at some of the Wild Coast’s legendary seaside hotels.

This isn’t a race.

It’s a GETAWAY.

Slow riding. Great roads. Old-school hospitality. Big memories.

DAY 1

SALT ROCK → PORT ST JOHNS

We meet in Salt Rock in the evening for our tour briefing, dinner and a chance to get to know our fellow riders.

Then it’s time to point the bikes towards the Wild Coast.

Our first night is in Port St John’s, the gateway to the adventure.

Once settled in, you can choose to leave the bikes parked and join an optional two-hour barge cruise down the Mzimvubu River, before returning for a proper South African braai.

A pretty good way to start.

DAY 2

PORT ST JOHNS → COFFEE BAY AREA

We leave Port St John’s behind and continue south along the Wild Coast.

The roads become increasingly rural and the scenery increasingly spectacular as we make our way towards Coffee Bay.

Our destination is White Clay Holiday Resort, where rustic seaside chalets perch above their own secluded private beach.

The accommodation keeps things beautifully simple, but the setting is something special.

Arrive around lunchtime, settle in and then head out to explore the famous Hole in the Wall.

We’ll have lunch at the Hole in the Wall Hotel before meeting our local guide and heading out on foot to see this spectacular natural landmark up close.

And if you’re an early riser…Don’t miss the sunrise beach walk. 🌅

DAY 3

COFFEE BAY → CWEBE / DWESA

We continue our journey south, following the coastal gravel roads towards the Cwebe/Dwesa Nature Reserve.

For the next two nights, we make ourselves at home at the legendary The Haven Hotel, staying in its beautiful Garden Cottages and traditional thatched, Xhosa-inspired rondawel.

And then there’s the food…

Breakfast.
Lunch.
A four-course dinner.

Someone is going to have to ride some of those calories off.

Luckily, there’s plenty to do.

DAY 4

THE HAVEN HOTEL | REST & EXPLORE

No packing.

No checking out.

No chasing kilometres.

Today is yours.

For those looking to stretch the legs, there’s an optional walk to the Bashee Lighthouse, returning along the beach.

Or make use of the hotel’s activities and facilities.

Swim.
Relax around the pool.
Explore the reserve.
Enjoy the beach.

Or master the ancient art of doing absolutely nothing.

The Wild Coast is very good at it.

DAY 5

THE HAVEN → TRENNERY’S HOTEL

We leave The Haven and continue our journey south towards another Wild Coast classic: Trennery’s Hotel.

Arriving around lunchtime gives us plenty of time to settle in, grab a light bite around the pool and enjoy our surroundings.

For the adventurous, there’s an optional outing to the Jacaranda Shipwreck, or what’s left of it after years of being claimed by the Wild Coast.

We’ll regroup later for drinks and dinner at the hotel.

DAY 6

TRENNERY’S HOTEL | ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE

Another day.

Another excuse to start the bike or not.

With a second night at Trennery’s, there’s time to explore, relax and enjoy the coast without having to pack your bags.

Beach walks, swimming, pool time, exploring, riding or simply soaking up the atmosphere.

This is why we call it a GETAWAY.

DAY 7

TRENNERY’S → KEI MOUTH → EAST LONDON

Our final riding day takes us south towards the Kei River.

We cross the river at Kei Mouth by ferry, continuing through Morgan’s Bay before making our way towards East London.

The Wild Coast adventure is coming to an end…

But there are still a few kilometres, a few stories and hopefully a few cold drinks left in the tank.

DAY 8

EAST LONDON | FAREWELLS

Enjoy breakfast before we say our goodbyes.

Eight days of gravel roads, wild coastline, old-school hotels, good food, cold drinks, laughter and a healthy dose of adventure.

Until the next time we ride together…

WHAT MAKES THIS GETAWAY DIFFERENT?

🏍️ Coastal gravel riding
🌊 Wild Coast beaches & swimming
🏡 Classic family-run seaside hotels
🍤 Fresh seafood & great food
🌅 Sunrise beach walks
🐎 Optional beach horse rides
🚤 Optional Mzimvubu River cruise
🪨 Hole in the Wall
💡 Bashee Lighthouse
⚓ Optional Jacaranda Shipwreck adventure
🏖️ Plenty of downtime
🍻 Good company & great stories

This is not about ticking destinations off a map.

It’s about taking the long way, arriving before lunch, parking the bikes (or not) and enjoying the place you’ve ridden all that way to discover.

MAKING MEMORIES with Thomas & Jacqui Böhm and Sabie Valley Rider Academy