Micro-tripping the Eastern Cape – Coastal Trips

Eastern Cape Travel Inspiration

Discover a world of coastal wonders

Head to Morgan Bay where you can enjoy time on the beach with a friend or good book, hire a canoe and enjoy a paddle on the lagoon or book a horse-riding excursion. Spread these activities out over two days. Enjoy a lunch or dinner at Yellowwoods Forest Lodge or at the Morgan Bay Hotel if you fancy a break from self-catering. Enjoy sundowners and a selfie moment on the Morgan Bay Cliffs. Overnight at an establishment of your choice.

Head out to Areena Riverside Resort and book into the campsite or one of the chalets or rondavels. Experience the double zipline, a quad bike game drive, a paddle in a canoe on the river or fishing from the banks of the river. An onsite restaurant allows you to pack light. Alternatively enjoy a self-catered braai. After breakfast, on day two, take a short drive to Chintsa East and stop at the Emeraldvale Brewery for a craft beer experience. Continue through to Chintsa and check into your accommodation – enjoy some time on the beach, book a beach horse ride or surf lesson or just kick back and relax. If you stay at Crawfords Beach Lodge you can enjoy a game of pool or tennis or cocktails on the deck whilst looking out for whale or dolphin activity in the ocean.

Head out to Morgan Bay for a brunch and then cross the Great Kei River using the local pontoon. Head to Trennerys or Seagulls Hotel for a true Wild Coast breakaway. Book an excursion to the Gates and learn something about the local culture with Trevor’s Trails. Enjoy a beach walk to view the remnants of the Jacaranda wreck, enjoy the Saturday night seafood buffet and make the most of the hotel facilities / amenities on offer. Overnight at one of the hotels and enjoy being catered for.

Travel through to Bathurst for a browse around the arts and craft shops and enjoy a lunch at a local eatery amidst the banter of the locals. Visit the Big Pineapple and then head through to Port Alfred or Kenton-on-Sea to enjoy a change of coastal and river scenery. Local shops are available to stock up on self-catering items and restaurants are available for that special cocktail, mocktail, coffee and lunch or dinner. Book a river cruise up the Kowie, Bushmans or Kariega rivers or just enjoy a walk along one of the blue flag beaches. Both destinations have lovely curio shops to explore.

Explore the delightful towns of Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay. You will find a range of accommodation options to suit your budget. Try your hand at surfing, stand up paddle boarding, or sandboarding. Take a canal cruise, visit the shell or surf museum, taste local calamari, enjoy a round of golf at the St Francis Links or opt for a day tour excursion into the Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site. There is a world of adventure to be experienced here.

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