8K8: 4-night Pondo Trail: 16 – 20 November 2028

4-night Pondo Trail with your own hand-picked group of guests.

Price (SA residents):

  • R339 000 base rate
  • Additional 21 – 24pax @ R16 950 sharing
  • Kids 12 and under – R2 500 discount pp


Payment terms:

  • R35 000 holding deposit to reserve slot
  • Balance of 50% deposit (R134 500) due 6 weeks thereafter
  • Balance of payment due 45 days prior to departure date


Includes:
Guided 4-night adventure, accommodation, bedding and bath towels, all meals, vehicle support, transport of luggage to overnight stops, snacks, refreshments, G&T, beer and wine.

Excludes:
Transfers, drinks at Mbotyi River Lodge, conservation Levy.

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1

Our adventure starts at around 8am in Port Edward where, should you choose the ocean safari, you will embark on a phenomenal boat transfer to view dolphins, whales and the sardine migration in season – this option comes highly recommended and cuts out a long and bumpy dirt road to the official start of your adventure near Mtentu. Should you prefer to travel by road, you’ll arrive at Mtentu at around 10.30am. After disembarking, the day then offers incredible diversity in a mostly forgotten wilderness of the Mkambathi Nature Reserve; grassy plains boasting scattered herds of antelope, a picnic lunch beneath an exquisite waterfall, and finishing off with signature Wild Child sundowners overlooking the Msikaba estuary are a few of the highlights. The Msikaba Beach Camp will be your home for the evening.

Distance +- 12-15km.

Day 2

An early wakeup will coax you out of bed for a sunrise kayak up the Msikaba estuary. Resident Cape Vultures circling overhead and rapturous greetings from on-looking baboons punctuate our paddle, before returning for a delicious breakfast back at camp. Setting off for the day’s walk, we continue South from Msikaba with numerous opportunities for a refreshing swim in one of the many streams or a break in a shady spot for a mid-morning snack. Our journey takes us past the site of the famous Grosvenor shipwreck and then on to Lambazi Beach, the perfect place for lunch and siesta under the milkwoods. Champagne Mile and the celebrated ‘Pondo Shower’ marks the end of another spectacular day’s walk and bring us to the Luphatana Beach Camp for the night.

Distance +- 19km. 

Day 3

Today is the day Pondoland shows off! Majestic landmarks, breath-taking viewpoints, hidden caves and secret valleys are revealed around each new section. Waterfall Bluff, Cutwini Valley and Cathedral Rock are only a few of the highlights that can be enjoyed as you discover the majesty and mystery of the Pondoland coast. When the ocean allows, freshly harvested seafood can be included in our menu for the day. The journey ends with a final beach crossing before reaching our home for the evening, Mbotyi River Lodge.

Overnight at Mbotyi River Lodge. Distance +- 20km.

Day 4

As in every good story, we save the best for last. The essence of this beautiful coastline is captured in the short stretch from Mbotyi to Manteku, and our walk takes us past five secluded, remote and pristine beaches linked only by secret cattle paths. A cheeky last climb presents the perfect viewpoint over a fairy-tale finish line; Manteku’s private beach and estuary.

Spend the afternoon sipping gin, paddling in the Manteku estuary or enjoying a well-earned foot massage, before the final Pondo Trail feast and celebrations later that evening.

Distance +- 10km.

DAY 5
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before returning home sporting the glorious “Pondo Glow”

Day 4

As in every good story, we save the best for last. The essence of this beautiful coastline is captured in the short stretch from Mbotyi to Manteku, and our walk takes us past five secluded, remote and pristine beaches linked only by secret cattle paths. A cheeky last climb presents the perfect viewpoint over a fairy-tale finish line; Manteku’s private beach and estuary.

Spend the afternoon sipping gin, paddling in the Manteku estuary or enjoying a well-earned foot massage, before the final Pondo Trail feast and celebrations later that evening.

Distance +- 10km.

Day 5

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before returning home sporting the glorious “Pondo Glow”

Kosi Experience Packages

Choose your Kosi Experience

The Kosi Experience is a high-end, once-in-a lifetime trail experience which fully encapsulates the essence of Kosi Bay.

Many of our guests prefer to enjoy it with friends and thus book an exclusive departure, while others are very happy to join up with other like-minded adventurers on a non-exclusive departure.

Non–exclusive departure:
4-night Kosi Experience with a mixed group of like-minded individuals, couples or families. (16 – 20 pax). Please note that non-exclusive trips are for min 2 pax sharing (twin or double). We are unfortunately unable to accommodate single person bookings. For odd numbered groups over 3 or families, please email info@wildchildafrica.com before booking as there are family units available.

Exclusive departure:
4-night Kosi Experience with your own hand-picked group of guests. (16 – 20 pax)

Quoted Rates Include:
All accommodation and meals. Local beers, ciders, soft drinks, selected wines and G&T. Private Wild Child Africa guide, all activities, professional turtle guide (in season), conservation levy, kayaks, and snorkelling equipment.

Quoted Rates Exclude:
Transfers to and from Kosi Forest Lodge and non-specified drinks.

*3 Day trips also available, rates on request.

Payment terms:

  • A deposit of 50% of total trip amount is required to secure booking for agreed date.
  • Rates are all per person sharing. A 50% single supplement surcharge applies to people wanting their own unit.
  • A R35 000 holding deposit is required to reserve slot, thereafter 50% of total trip is due 6 weeks after slot reservation.
  • Balance of payment, including any extras, is due 45 days prior to departure of the trip.
  • Should balance of payment not be received within 45 days of departure, we reserve the right to re-sell the slot date without a refund of deposit.
  • To qualify for the SA residents discounted rate, you need to currently be residing in South Africa.
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  • On exclusive trips we require 16 people at full adult rate (regardless of age) before we are able to offer a discount for U 18
  • All non-exclusive trips are for min 2pax sharing (twin or double). We are unfortunately  unable to accommodate singles.
  • On exclusive trips we require 16 people at full adult rate (regardless of age) before we are able to offer a discount for U 18
  • All Non-exclusive trips are for min 2pax sharing (twin or double). We are unfortunately  unable to accommodate singles.

Quoted Rates Include:
Guided 4 night adventure, accommodation, all meals, vehicle support, luggage handling, snacks, refreshments, G&T, local beer and wine, professional turtle guide (in season), conservation levy, kayaks and snorkelling equipment.

Quoted Rates Exclude:

Transfers to and from your Lodge. Any drinks not mentioned above.


Payment terms:

  • A deposit of 50% of total trip amount is required to secure booking for agreed date.
  • Rates are all per person sharing.
  • All Non-exclusive trips are for min 2 pax sharing (twin or double). We are unfortunately unable to accommodate singles.
  • For exclusive trips, a R35 000 holding deposit is required to reserve the slot, thereafter 50% of total trip cost is due 6 weeks after slot reservation.
  • For non-exclusive trips, 50% of the full trip fee is due at the time of booking.
  • Balance of payment, is due 45 days prior to departure of the trip.
  • A full explanation of T&Cs can be found on your invoice.
Download Brochure

Quoted Rates Include:
All accommodation and meals, beers, ciders, soft drinks, selected wines and G&T. Private Wild Child Africa guide, all activities, professional turtle guide (in season), conservation levy, kayaks, and snorkelling equipment.

Quoted Rates Exclude:
Transfers to and from the lodge and non-specified drinks.

Payment terms:

  • A deposit of 50% of total trip amount is required to secure booking for agreed date.
  • Rates are all per person sharing. We are unable to accommodate single supplements on non-exclusive trips.
  • Exclusive departures – a R35 000 holding deposit is required to reserve slot, thereafter 50% of total trip is due 6 weeks after slot reservation.
  • Balance of payment, including any extras, is due 45 days prior to departure of the trip.
  • Should balance of payment not be received within 45 days of departure, we reserve the right to re-sell the slot date without a refund of deposit.
  • To qualify for the SA residents discounted rate, you need to currently be residing in South Africa.
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