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Pondo Luxury Slack-pack hikes

Pondoland 4-Day Slack-pack Hike

Feel truly alive as you hike through this unspoiled and non-commercial part of the Wildcoast on the Pondo 4-day hike (5 nights). This fully catered luxury SLACKPACK HIKE in PONDOLAND will take you on a 65km adventure over four unforgettable days. Rest and rejuvenate each night at a cozy lodge, with one night spent at a tented camp featuring your very own en-suite bathroom.

Dates: Pleas see all our 2025 dates on our website

Cost:
R14500 pp sharing
R17900 single

Distances:

Day 1
8km. Msikaba to Lambazi.
Flat with no elevation, on cattle tracks and short beach sections.

Day 2
23km. Mtukweni to Mbotyi.

The first 8km is flat, then for 10km it is rolling hills and cliff paths, followed by a beach section. Waterfalls falling into the sea, Cathedral rock, waterfall bluff, lots of pools, long 5km beach sections.

Day 3
19km. Mbotyi to Ntafufu
Leg 1 – 9km to Manteku. Steep grassy hills with amazing views and river crossing, short beach sections.
Leg 2 – 9km Manteku to Ntafufu. Steep grassy hills with amazing views and one river crossing, short beach sections.

Day 4
16km. Ntafufu to Port St Johns
One steep hill, followed by rolling hills and 4km flat beach to the finish

Entry fees included:
-4 days of unforgettable hiking along the wild coast
-5 nights of accommodation
-Great Goody Bag,  with a branded fleece top
-Welcome drinks at each venue on route
-Traditional Pondo lunch, prepared by the Village people at Manteku at a traditional Pondo establishment on day 3 with the most amazing views
-Local guides
-Safe parking at Port St Johns
-Transport from Port St Johns to Mskaba to the start by Taxi
-Accommodation for 5 nights in either a lodge or tented chalet with en-suite bathroom
-All Meals from Breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on Day 5
-Transport from Lambazi to Lupithana
-Transport of your gear/bag to the finishing venue each day
-Sundowner snacks at Mbotyi lodge
-Medical and emergency services on standby
-Generosity and great atmosphere
-Itinerary

Day 1
14:00 Arrival at Port St Johns, check in at Cremorne River Lodge
18:00 Welcome and Drinks and Dinner (at your own cost) at Cremorne River Lodge

Day 2
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Leave your car at Cremorne River Lodge. We will transport you to Mskaba where the hike will start. See the amazing Cape Vulture Colony en route, weather permitting.
11:00 Start of hike,  hike along the coastline on cattle tracks, see the dolphins and whales playing, and smell the fresh sea air.
14:00 Lunch and check in at Lambazi Lodge, chill and enjoy the view and the sound of the waves while you have a nice cold beer.
18:00 Dinner at Lambazi Lodge.

Day 3
06:00 Breakfast at Lambazi Lodge
07:00 You will be transported (20-minute transfer) from Lambazi to Mtukweni to avoid a too-long hiking day and distance. Hike from Mtukweni river to Mbotyi, see the waves crashing at Lupithana, see cathedral rock, see the waterfalls falling directly into the sea, lots of pools to swim in, coffee and snacks along the way.
12:00 Lunch on route (packed lunch).
15:00 Arrive at Mbotyi and cool off in the pool, enjoy a cold beer. Massages (pre-bookings only).
18:00 Dinner at Mbotyi.

Day 4
07:00 Breakfast at Mbotyi.
08:00 Hike from Mbotyi to Ntafufu via Manteku, enjoy the great grassy paths that lead you to amazing views over the sea.
11:30 Lunch (fresh seafood) with a view at Sikha’s place in Manteku, provided by the locals from Manteku
16:00 Arrive at Ntafufu Tented Chalets.
18:00 Dinner at Ntafufu.

Day 5
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Hike from Ntafufu to Port St Johns.
14:00 Arrive at Port St Johns, light lunch
15:00 Check in for the last night
18:00 Dinner

Day 6
07:00 Breakfast and Good Byes