Hole in the Wall Hike – Discover the Wild Coast’s Untamed Beauty

Step into the rugged beauty of South Africa’s Wild Coast with the Hole in the Wall Hike, a fully guided 3-day, 4-night adventure centred around the Ocean View Hotel in Coffee Bay. This unforgettable hiking experience captures the soul of the Eastern Cape — raw, unspoiled, and deeply connected to its natural and cultural roots.

Your journey begins in Coffee Bay, easily accessible by road from Durban or East London, or via a quick flight and pickup from Mthatha Airport. From here, you’ll explore the coastal treasures that make this region legendary. Each day’s hike reveals a new perspective of the Wild Coast — golden beaches, river estuaries, and the dramatic cliffs that define this landscape.

The trail includes the world-famous Hole in the Wall, an awe-inspiring natural arch sculpted by wind and waves, and continues along the serene stretches of Presley’s Bay and Mdumbi Beach. Wander through Lwandile’s grassy headlands dotted with aloes, cross the Umthatha River by rowboat ferry, and immerse yourself in the rhythms of rural Xhosa life as you pass through traditional villages.

All logistics are handled — including guided support, luggage transfers, and return shuttles — leaving you free to focus on the sights, sounds, and sensations of this coastal paradise. As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, unwind back at the Ocean View Hotel, where warm hospitality and ocean breezes complete your Wild Coast experience.

This is more than a hike — it’s an immersion into South Africa’s coastal wilderness and culture, designed for adventurers who crave authenticity and beauty in equal measure.