Be Wild. Be Free. Explore Africa how it was intended to be.

WILD COASTPondo Trail

The Wild Coast is a place one comes to reflect and refresh.

A place where you will be humbled, feel privileged

and be reminded of what truly is important in life!

TheIn today’s chaotic world, cluttered by messaging, technology, traffic and deadlines, we often neglect the fundamental principles of proactive strategy, relationships and creativity in a volatile corporate world, and often get tied up in the horrible game of catch up.

An old, wise man once offered his advice to a young woodchuck, ”In order to chop your trees better son, you should stop, rest and sharpen your axe’. To which he replied, “I don’t have the time sir”.

What better way to sharpen your axe than a forced digital detox in wide open spaces with the luxury of silence and solitude with nature, to re-establish clear perspective and focus.

Wild Child Africa offers a four-day trail along the most beautifully rugged and unspoiled coastline on earth.

Each day is professionally guided to ensure the safety of the group and a genuine Pondoland

experience. Harvesting oysters and mussels off the rocks, making bread, collecting berries, diving for crayfish and catching that elusive Kabeljou are some of the experiences that can be enjoyed. The rich Pondo culture and history will also be shared, together with many wonderful tales of adventure, shipwrecks and survival that have taken place on this coastline.

The Wild Coast moves at its own pace and it is essential to take the time to appreciate its unique microclimate and the many endemic plants, animals and birds that occur in this region. Time will rather be governed by the tides and the numerous river crossings along the way.

This unique coastline is too fragile to sustain high density tourism. Therefore, the Pondo Trail is an exclusive, high-end product with a low environmental impact that strives to educate the fortunate few who grace its shores. May they realise its inner beauty and endeavour to preserve its future.

LOLA IMBAZO

“As one gets older, It becomes so

much more obvious that shared

moments with amazing people in

incredible places are what makes

life’s journey so beautiful. I feel

so privileged to have walked, hiked,

scrambled and swum in an area

still so beautiful & untouched!”

NICOLA BYERS – CAPE TOWN

DAILYITINERARY

Hike south from Msikaba to Luphatana past the famous Grosvenor shipwreck, which lies beside one of the most beautiful beaches on the Wild Coast, Lambasi Bay. Champagne Mile and the famous Wild Coast salt-water-shower will mark the end of the day’s walk and bring us to the Luphatana Camp where we will spend the night. Distance 16km.

07h30 collection from Durban’s King Shaka airport and transfer (3.5 hrs) to Mtentu River. Hike from Mtentu to Msikaba through the Mkambati Nature Reserve with lunch en-route. The day offers incredible diversity in a mostly forgotten wilderness: grass plains with a large range of antelope, thick indigenous forests, crystal clear waterfalls and numerous shipwrecks on the coast. Overnight at Msikaba beach camp. Distance 15km.

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DAY DAYHike from Luphatana to Mbotyi along the majestic Waterfall Bluff past the spectacular Mlambomkulu Falls, Cathedral Rock and with a lunchtime braai at Fairies Pool along the way. Overnight at Mbotyi River Lodge. Distance 16km.

Continue south from Mbotyi to Manteku past the

notorious Shark Point and on to find true luxury at our

own private beach and estuary. Spend the afternoon

paddling up the Manteku estuary, fishing and sipping

cocktails before a celebratory seafood feast having

successfully conquered the mighty Wild Coast.

Overnight at Manteku camp. Distance 11km.

Breakfast and transfer back to either Umtata airport or King Shaka airport.

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“As a proudly South African business, it was so key for us to experience real African beauty

at its best ! Thank you for putting this trip together and making it an experience that really

completely superseded all expectations! You truly created memories that will last for ever!”

BRUCE HUGHES AND ALL OF THE MONTEAGLE AFRICA TEAM!

“The Wild Child Africa hospitality, attention to detail and passion you run your business with is a valuable lesson to us all and we look forward to many more adventures with you”

WARREN MCLINTOCK , DAISY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Groups of up to 20 can be accommodated. The walking pace is

slow and very manageable and will be adjusted to best fit each

group’s ability. The challenge offers the perfect mix between

achieving something great as group yet being able to enjoy

every moment along the way.

All trips can be further tailored to better suit a group’s needs

and evenings provide a refined opportunity to deliver pertinent

messaging in a relaxed atmosphere.

“Wild Child Africa introduced us to one of the great and most underrated wilderness areas in Africa and immersed us in the joys of the Wild Coast from start to finish. The planning and

execution of the entire trip was faultless and we cant wait for our next adventure with this enthusiastic team!”

RYAN WALLACE - EVENT MANAGER, WE ARE AFRICA TRAVEL SHOW

Accommodation is split between lodges and beach camps along the way. Our very comfortable beach camps are 2 people per unit sharing and have en-suite toilets and hot water showers. Meals are enjoyed under a thatched communal area.

ACCOMMODATION

“The team are safely back from Africa but my heart

was left behind somewhere on the Wild Coast”

JIM RATCLIFFE - CEO INEOS GROUP

Our now famous Wild Coast

cuisine is freshly prepared by

own chef each day.

Our now famous Wild Coast cuisine is freshly prepared

by own chef each day and we take pride in catering

specifically for each groups individual preferences

and tastes. We believe in healthy, tasty and fresh!

We endeavour to catch and cook our own seafood

along the way and often these feasts can become the

highlight of the trip!

CATERING

YOUR HOSTS:

BULLY KEKE

MATT

Matt, who will guide the trip, is no stranger to

exploration and adventure having embarked on

and led many trips into and around Africa. His love

for wildlife and conservation, combined with his

knowledge and passion for the Wild Coast, makes

him the perfect companion with whom to explore

this coastline with. Matt is also able to find the

perfect balance between taking on a challenge yet

not forgetting to enjoy natures true luxuries along

the way. When not guiding in Africa, Matt guides

expeditions in Antarctica.

Bully and Keke – The men that make it happen behind the scenes. Born and bred in Pondoland, they both radiate the beautiful characteristics of their Pondo people through hard work, big smiles and a thirst for knowledge. Undoubtedly Jamie’s two besties!

CAM & JAMIE

Cam, camp fire cuisine extraordinaire and camp

manager, is responsible for ensuring the comforts of

camp life after each days walk and making the magic at

mealtimes. Cam’s knowledge of South Africa’s coastline,

having walked the entire 3000km of it from Namibia to

Mozambique, combined with her dazzling culinary and

4x4 skills, equip her as the ultimate ground crew where

logistical challenges are met on an hourly basis.

Jamie - Entertainment manager and camp alarm-clock.

PACKAGEAllow us to tailor a package to perfectly suit your needs:

Included:Guided 4 day adventure, accommodation, all meals, transport of luggage to overnight stops, snacks, refreshments, alcoholic beverages, kayaks, snorkelling and fishing equipment.

Additional add-on’s:• Vehicle transfers• Helicopter transfers in and out of camps• Chartered flight transfers in and out of Port St. Johns• Inspirational and specialised speakers• Special bars and menu’s • Additional days on the trail• Variations to the itinerary• MTB’ing and trail running packages• CSR projects

To book or for more information contact Matt or visit the website+27 (83) 641 4399 | Matt@wildchildafrica.com | www.wildchildafrica.com