The Jikeleza Tourist Route - Wild Coast, South Africa
If you're looking for a leisurely break-away to a place of friendly accommodation, cosy restaurans, secluded beaches, the calls of myriad of birds and the sound of th ocean lulling you to sleep, then look no further than South Africa's Wild Coast and the Jikeleza Tourist Route. If active creation is your way of relaxing, then you will want to discover and experience the pristine beaches on a hike or on horseback, abseil down spectacular cliffs, quad-bike or mountain-bike over trails that take you close up to Africa's wildlife. Here are three places to base yourself from to explore the surroundings.
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi is situated within an area of one hundred square kilometres encompassing five different biomes, offering varied game viewing. It is one of the few reserves with a tidal estuary. The reserve has five of the big five and a variety of antelope as well as giraffe, zebra & other predators. The reserve is five minutes from magnificent beaches. >> Visit Inkwenkwezi's website
Areena Riverside Resort
Whether you prefer to camp, caravan or stay in self-catering accommodation, Areena is the perfect spot for you. Only 23 km from East London, the 350-hectare property nestles deep in a natural valley along the Kwelegha tidal river. By water – using a canoe or our cruiser – the mouth is 5kms away, through an unspoilt indigenous valley where a quiet, pristine beach awaits. By car, its mere 4 minutes drice.
>> Visit Areena's website
Crawford's Cabins
High dunes, unspoilt beaches, all the advantages of the Wild Coast in an exclusive setting, only 40 km from East London Crawford’s Cabins is set in the lush dune forests, on the beautiful Chintsa Bay Beach. We offer elegant Guest House accommodation or Self-Catering cottages,and a well equipped conference centre. Our trade mark is personal service and fine country fare, in an atmosphere of intimate peace and tranquility. >> Visit Crawford's Cabins website
