
Into the Wild - A Wild Coast Expedition
A 10-day Wild Coast expedition between East London and Durban combining Xhosa culture, hiking, surfing, kayaking, waterfalls, caves, and remote coastline.
Into the Wild is a 10-day expedition through the dramatic Wild Coast of South Africa. Designed for travellers with an adventurous spirit, the journey combines Xhosa cultural immersion, ocean activities, hikes, waterfalls, caves, river exploration, and vibrant local experiences.
The route now runs in both directions: East London to Durban and Durban to East London. Durban departures reverse the accommodation flow while retaining the same core experience design, so guests can book either direction and still receive the full Wild Coast journey.
Across both directions, guests stay in established coastal accommodation hubs including Lubanzi, Coffee Bay, Mdumbi, Port St Johns, and Mbotyi while rotating through culture, scenery, and adventure activities tied to each zone.
This is not a passive holiday. It is a busy, immersive, deeply rewarding journey packed with wild coastline, remote beaches, rivers, ocean activities, local food, music, folklore, and genuine connection. Each guest gets a day to play music in the vehicle, and every evening includes a Story of the Day reflection where the group shares the most memorable part of the journey.
Budget accommodation is the current bookable base package. Premium accommodation and private variations are available by enquiry and depend on supplier availability.
What's Included
- Transport throughout the expedition from the departure city
- 9 nights accommodation in the selected package tier
- 3 meals per day
- Local guiding and host support
- Mapuzi Caves and Hole in the Wall excursions
- Surf lesson, kayaking, fishing, and river experiences
- Magwa Falls, Fraser Falls, Waterfall Bluff, and Cathedral Rock hike
- Xhosa cultural tour with traditional meal, beer, dancing, and storytelling
- Drumming performance or lesson
- Bead-making or grass-mat weaving workshop
- Evening briefings and Story of the Day group reflections
What's Not Included
- Flights to and from the selected departure city
- Travel insurance
- Alcohol and additional beverages outside the included meal allowance
- Personal snacks and personal purchases
- Optional upgrades or add-on activities not included in the booked package
- Medical expenses and emergency evacuation costs
Route Map
Upcoming Departures
25 Jul 2026 - 03 Aug 2026
East London to Durban
R19 600,00 /person
or R4 900,00 deposit
4 - 13 Aug 2026
Durban to East London
R19 600,00 /person
or R4 900,00 deposit
25 Sept 2026 - 04 Oct 2026
East London to Durban
R19 600,00 /person
or R4 900,00 deposit
5 - 14 Oct 2026
Durban to East London
R19 600,00 /person
or R4 900,00 deposit
25 Nov 2026 - 04 Dec 2026
East London to Durban
R19 600,00 /person
or R4 900,00 deposit
5 - 14 Dec 2026
Durban to East London
R19 600,00 /person
or R4 900,00 deposit
Itinerary
Route
East London to Lubanzi
Arrive in East London and transfer to Wild Lubanzi. Settle in, meet the group, and open the expedition with a briefing and first evening together.
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