Exploring Port St Johns
Places to See Although one can spend a couple of days in Port St Johns, an ideal holiday on the Wild Coast might take five or more days. Below a
Traveler Information
Although nowhere as bad as it has been in the past, crime on the Wild Coast is a real problem. The poor here are really poor so be aware! H
Recommended walks
Walking around Port St Johns is a treat! A choice between walking over hills, through traditional villages and over stunning coastlines. Or you can
What is going on in Pondoland?
Why be concerned about the Wild Coast Toll Road? Simply because it is not the best solution for the problem. Placing a Highway, a Toll
5 things to know
The Wild Coast offers a “back to nature” kind of holiday. You and the kids can ride paths deep into forests, play on the beach or row on the river
The Mobil Guide to the Wild Coast
Rummaging around the library of a Second Beach guesthouse, I stumbled across a small booklet produced by Mobil in 1973. One of a series, Boo
The Customs House, 130 years on.
The 130-odd years since the hoisting of the British flag at White's Landing Place have not been kind to the Customs House that was establish

Exploring Port St Johns

Places to See Although one can spend a couple of days in Port St Johns, an ideal holiday on the Wild Coast might take five or more days. Below are a few of your options for a days exploration of Port St Johns. Port St Johns is in the North of the Wild Coast, on the edge of the proposed 50,000 See more details

Traveler Information

Although nowhere as bad as it has been in the past, crime on the Wild Coast is a real problem. The poor here are really poor so be aware! Here are a few guidelines. 1. Avoid walking in small groups in remote places, unless with a guide. 2. Try not to carry a handbag or backsac. Rather c See more details

Recommended walks

Walking around Port St Johns is a treat! A choice between walking over hills, through traditional villages and over stunning coastlines. Or you can walk to the lighthouse or along the river, if you're looking for an easier expedition. GAP AND BULOLO WATERFALL: A day's walk, so take a picnic lunch See more details

What is going on in Pondoland?

Why be concerned about the Wild Coast Toll Road? Simply because it is not the best solution for the problem. Placing a Highway, a Toll Road, into the middle of a community like Pondoland is likely to cause many more problems than it will solve. The road will run from Durban to Buffalo See more details

5 things to know

The Wild Coast offers a “back to nature” kind of holiday. You and the kids can ride paths deep into forests, play on the beach or row on the river. Mothers and daughters can kick back and tan on the beach while toddlers are watched by experienced and caring staff. Fathers and sons can go fishing See more details

The Mobil Guide to the Wild Coast

Rummaging around the library of a Second Beach guesthouse, I stumbled across a small booklet produced by Mobil in 1973. One of a series, Booklet 10 is a fascinating view of the Wild Coast, written and produced by T.V Bulpin. The booklet traces the road network north, from the start of the See more details

The Customs House, 130 years on.

The 130-odd years since the hoisting of the British flag at White's Landing Place have not been kind to the Customs House that was established on the banks of the Umzimvubu River. Nor has the river itself benefited during those years. When General Thesiger and Commodore Sul See more details