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Itinerary 10 Night Castaway Trail
Wild Sea, Wild Beaches, Wonderful Horses and Warm Hearted People
PLEASE NOTE
THIS
IS A SAMPLE ITINERARY AND IS SUBJECT TO THE RIDING EXPERIENCE AND
PREFERENCES OF THE GROUP. THE
ITINERARY IS CUSTOM MADE TO EACH BOOKING AND IS ALSO DEPENDANT ON THE TIME
OF YEAR AND SEA TIDES ON REQUESTED DATES
Day
1
We
advise riders to try and plan to arrive in East London on SA flight 471 @ 11.30 It is
approximately 1 ˝ hours drive to Kei
Mouth from the airport. After settling you into your accommodation we make
our way to the horse paddocks situated a short drive away. After an introduction, we will take the
horses out for the afternoon, and explore the village and river front of
Kei Mouth. The first evening we will
join you for drinks and dinner, before a good nights rest after you long
journey.
ACCOMMODATION ~ Kei Mouth/Morgan Bay
Day
2
After
breakfast we are ready to go to the horses at about 9.00 am and go to the paddocks to start trail. We
head across the Kei River and enjoy some great
beach riding and get to Trennery’s in time for lunch. During the afternoon,
we take the horses across country and explore some unusual river formations
at “The Gates”. We finish with a
sunset canter down the mile long beach.
ACCOMMODATION
~ Trennerys a comfortable sea side resort hotel
Day
3
This
morning we ride to the nearby local community development project and
discover some Xhosa traditions and customs.
We then meander through the tribal villages and ride onto the Nongqawases Pools and waterfalls, and hear about
legends of the Xhosa people. After
lunch, we ride to the wreck of the Jacaranda. Depending on the tide the riding is
energetic and exciting as we canter the beaches and rolling country side.
ACCOMMODATION
~ Trennerys a comfortable sea side resort hotel
Day
4
Heading
north, we pass the Jacaranda and turn inland across country and through
rural villages to cross the Kobonqaba River. The horses set a steady pace at trot and
canter as we head towards Wavecrest in time for lunch. This afternoon is free time. You can take a boat trip up the river and
explore the Mangrove swamps, hike, fish, or just kick back and relax in the
Jacuzzi! Guest are
invited to spoil themselves at the spa, enjoy a massage, manicure,
pedicure, Sauna, Steam room. Drinks on the deck at sunset as we sit and
watch the great Crested Cranes come in to roost, end a perfect day.
ACCOMMODATION
~ Wavecrest a comfortable sea side resort hotel
Day
5
The
low tide dictates our riding path today.
We either circle inland towards the remote settlement of Cebe,
exploring huge sand dune forests before finding a perfect picnic spot for
lunch. Long stretch of endless beaches brings us to Mazeppa Bay for the evening.
ACCOMMODATION
~ Mazeppa Bay, a comfortable sea
side resort hotel
Day 6
This morning is a
long inland ride through rural villages.
We cross the Kobb River about 10 km upstream
through a deep gorge and breath taking views. We
will have a picnic lunch along the way.
The ride back towards the sea is challenging, through villages and
undulating hillsides.
ACCOMMODATION
~ Kobb Inn a comfortable sea side resort hotel
Day 7
Today
we go out exploring, everything we need is packed into saddle bags, we head north along the coast. Like castaways we will
search for a perfect place to stop overnight, enjoy the African night sky
and sit, eat and sleep around the camp fire. Tonight we have to take turns
on watch, to keep an eye on the horses.
ACCOMMODATION ~ sleep out under the stars! (Riders need to bring a
sleeping bag)
Day 8
After
breaking camp we will meander back towards the comfort of the Kobb Inn hotel.
A cold beer and hot shower await!
ACCOMMODATION
~ Kobb Inn a comfortable sea side resort hotel
Day 9
We take
an alternative route back to Wavecrest.
There should be time for some more pampering in the spa and
rejuvenate our tired muscles!
ACCOMMODATION
~ Wavecrest a comfortable sea side resort hotel
Day
10
Today
we start our journey back home. This
time we cross the Kobonqaba river at the river mouth. This crossing is a comfortable wade
through at low tide, and our departure time will depend on this. We ride
back past Trennery’s and call in a Seagulls Beach Hotel for a great pub
lunch. We then head towards Kei
Mouth and the pontoon crossing before dropping the horses off at the
paddocks around 4 o’clock.
ACCOMMODATION
~ Kei Mouth
Day
11
Say good bye after an early morning ride across the Cliff
Tops at Morgan Bay. Brunch will be served before you leave.
The shuttle will be ready to transfer you to East London/Inkwenkwezi
Private Game Reserve at 13h00
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve. Extra night can be added on
at the end of the trail.
Your holiday can be extended to
include a game viewing safari at a nearby private game reserve.
Accommodation in luxury safari tents, view elephant (and
participate in an interactive afternoon with the elephants), rhino, lion,
giraffe, zebra, and many other game species. All meals & drinks, game
drives included.
(please book direct
with inkwenkwezi pgr@inkwenkwezi.co.za
Starting in Kei Mouth, this trail is about experiencing Africa like you have never seen it before.
We explore local legend sites and rural villages, interacting with the
Xhosa people along the way; before experiencing the untouched beauty of the
Wild Coast coastal environment. The beach
canters are endless!!
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