10 Nights: Transkei - East London - J Bay
Places you will visit during this trip:
- Wild Coast / Transkei
- East London
- J Bay
Itinerary: Please note: This itinerary is more of a guideline, if the surf is cooking – things change!
3 Nights – Wild Coast / Transkei
The Wild Coast offers world class waves and beaches. When you out in the Transkei Ocean you then know you are surrounded by Africa. Things here are the way they used to be all over South Africa, where culture is strong, living is simple and the locals are in high spirits. The untouched land makes for a picturesque view while chilling on the beach, fishing on the river or having sundowners on the river bank.
Justin Sanders, Swell Tours owner and tour guide will take you to several surf breaks and secret beaches along the Wild Coast making sure you get waves everyday! No one knows the Transkei like Justin Sanders. The surf breaks around the Transkei vary in size and power, point breaks and beach breaks. Justin will assess your level of surfing and then decide which breaks are best for you. There is a wave for everyone, from beginners to professionals!
Other activities when not surfing include the well known Hole in the Wall, local craft markets, secret beaches, fishing, tanning and get a taste of some traditional dance and drumming. So yes, those who don’t surf will still have plenty to do!
When travelling this part of the world, the community is really what makes your experience unforgettable. The Wild Coast is a Xhosa community made up of many tribes. You will experience the way the Xhosa people live and you will learn all about their culture and beliefs.
You will stay at Swell Tours Guest Lodge which is our very own Lodge, built by the Xhosa people and looks straight into the eye of a perfect wave
2 Nights – East London
East London’s a well-known surf spot with awesome breaks like Nahoon Reef and Queensbury Bay which are Right Hander Point Breaks for the more advanced surfer. Those surfers not wanting to risk these point breaks, will go with Justin to surf at beach breaks such as Eastern beach.
You will stay at Sugar Shack which is spectacularly situated on a sand dune literally within spitting distance of Eastern Beach, yet only a few minutes’ walk from restaurants, pubs, clubs and supermarkets.
East London’s a well-known surf spot – Sugar Shack’s an integral part of the local surfing culture where surfers often meet. Learn to surf with lessons from qualified instructors, as well as other fun, inexpensive activities.
5 Nights – J Bay
J Bay surf speaks for itself! This world famous surf location has some of the best waves you will ever surf.
Justin your guide lived in J Bay for many years in the height of his surfing career so he is well-known and knows exactly where the surf will be cooking! There are loads of breaks to choose from like Super Tubes, Tubes, Point and Boneyards to name a few.
When in J Bay you will get waves no matter what, but, if we can drag you away from the beaches at least one time during this trip, these are some of the adventures you will get to do:
Visit the Seaview Lion Park, here you can handle Lion cubs and view other game such as Giraffe, Zebra, Jackals, Crocodile and African Wildcat.
After this, if you feel like a major adrenalin rush, we will drive to Bloukrans where you will bungee the highest jump in the world!
Prices: (All prices are per person)
1 Person:
Please enquire
2 People:
R 12 100
$ 1635
3 People:
R 9900
$ 1340
4 People or more:
R 9375
$ 1265
Price Includes:-
• Pick up & Drop Off.
• All accommodation.
• Guide 24/7.
• Transkei meals at Swell Tours Guest Lodge including cool drinks.
• Seaview Lion Park entrance fee and Lion cub handling fee.
Price Excludes:-
• Expenses of a personal nature.
• All meals outside of the Swell Tours Guest Lodge in the Transkei
• Bloukrans Bungee Jump.
• All Alcohol.
• All Flights – flights can be organised by Swell Tours at great prices through Travel with Options.
Please note: All tour packages are customizable and can be made longer or shorter to suit your needs.
Want to make your holiday extra special? You can hire Karen our surf photographer:
Karen Wilson, a well-known professional surf photographer has joined forces with Swell Tours. Karen has travelled the world shooting awesome pictures of famous surfers, following the ASP as their photographer and has captured a lifetime of inspiring moments.
You can book your surf tour with us as well as have Karen taking shots of you surfing and enjoying the great memories of your holiday.
Whether you are a beginner or a professional surfer you can book this added extra so you can go home with a tangible product to show your family and friends!
Please contact us for our very affordable photographer rates!
Please note that all our tours can be customized to suit your needs!
