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Wild Coast 4WD-Trail
Located in
South Africa :: Eastern Cape (Wild Coast)
:: Kei Mouth
Category:
Activity :: 4WD-Trail
In the late 70's my parents moved to Butterworth in the then-Transkei homeland. It was very soon after arriving there that I was introduced to the Wild Coast and I immediately fell in love with it. Since then I've hiked, biked, motorcycled and, in recent years, 4x4'ed most of the coast south of Port St Johns.
Mostly in an effort to find the best fishing, surfing, diving or boating spots but especially to find great places to simply chill out at and immerse myself in what must surely be one of the most remarkable and spectacular coastlines in the world. When beach driving was first banned, I began exploring the area for 4x4 tracks that would allow me to get to all my favourite spots without having to travel on the beach and without having to travel too far inland.
I soon discovered that there was quite a demand for these off-road tracks and so I started recording them so that I could pass them on to others and to share the experience of this magnificent countryside with others.
When Tracks 4 Africa suggested putting together a Wild Coast 4x4 Eco Trail and requested data from its members for it, I keenly submitted a six-day trail which I had put together for the local Land Rover Club. [Tracks4Africa is committed to environmentally-friendly and safe off-roading.
If you've seen the myriad tracks that criss-cross the buffalo grass-carpeted Transkei coastline, you'll appreciate the necessity of avoiding track pollution there. Don't be a cowboy, or you will get stuck out there! - Ed.]It is best to do the route in a north-easterly direction starting at Kei Mouth and ending at Port St Johns.
The best way to do this, wherever you are coming from, is to travel to Kei Mouth and make that your gathering point. Camp at the campsite, refuel and restock your provisions - and enjoy your last civilized camp for the next couple of days. [Another option is to spoil yourself and book into Umthombe Kei River Resort, half an hour away.
Website: www.umthombekei.co.za - Ed.] Although I've done the route in three days (great for those keen on a Paris-Dakar-type experience), I would not recommend attempting it in less than six days. (Information supplied by DriveOut Magazine).
This trail can be driven in any direction. There are not many designated roads in the Transkei Coastal Conservation Area (CCA), along the 1km coastal strip area. A permit will be required to drive in those areas. Contact the DEAET (Department of Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism), Eastern Cape. They will forward you an application form to drive in this area. Note that each driver needs to complete a form. Contact Edwina Oates (DEAET - Permit), telephone: +27(0)43 707 4068 and fax: +27(0)86 519 3200.
| Address : | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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| Contact : | Peter Kruger |
| Contact 2 : | Christian Bodeaux |
| Tel : | +27(0)41 726 0962 |
| Tel2 : | +27(0)43 735 4332 |
| Cell : | +27(0)82 651 2005 |
| Cell2 : | +27(0)82 971 2612 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Good |
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| Game to View : | Zebra, eland, blesbok, wildebeest, warthogs and bushbuck |
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| Number of Trails : | 1 |
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| Trail Length : | 450km |
| Driving Time : | 1 to 10 days depending on the tour |
| Difficulty Grading : | 1-5 |
| Management Agency : | Private Game Reserve | Trail Access : | Public Access Allowed |
| Permit required : | YES |
| General : |
Suitable for 4x2 vehicle with differential lock Low range gears are required to complete this trail Vehicle needs good ground clearance Self-Drive Trail The trail has substantial shade Environmentally friendly practices are in place |
| Closest Town : | Kei Mouth |
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This route can be driven in either direction - from Kei River Mouth up to Port St. Johns or vice versa. Don't make fires on beaches where there are signs indicating you not to do so! Permit may not always be required, but it is definitely required when you drive on an unofficial road within a 1km coastal zone. So a permit all round would just be safer. (Mar-14).
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