The Mzimvubu River is reknown for its fishing (Season May - Oct/Nov) fishermen descend on Port St John to try their luck for Kob, Garrick & Grunter. Fishing off our beautiful coastline is a must for every real fisherman.  

A beautiful beach and a beautiful day out, fish, sunbathe & swim. Silaka is committed to conserving the biodiversity of a near pristine example of the Eastern Cape Forest. Birdwatchers will enjoy sightings of the Knysna Turaco, Cinnamon Dove, Half Collared Kingfisher & Grey Cuckooshrike. R25 Entrance fee.

Beautiful Beach well worth the drive, a favourite of fishermen, but great for a picnic too.

Fish, Braai & Swim at this lovely beach. Good fishing beach and a lovely walk.

A beautiful beach, where you can fish, braai & swim.  Ask at your accommodation for directions to this stunning location.

A beautiful place to picnic, braai, fish, or canoe. Ask at your accommodation for directions to this little piece of paradise.

Hike this beautiful coastline , witness traditional living & meet the friendly & welcoming local people.

It's quite astonishing that more twitchers haven't discovered this paradise for birds. The wide variety of habitats in Port St Johns supports over 330 bird species. The much sought after Spotted Ground Thrush & Delegorgue's Pigeon, have all been sighted in this area. ​

The Magwa Waterfall lies in the middle of the Magwa tea plantation, South Africa's last remaining tea estate.  Magwa Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Africa.

The Gap is a beautiful viewing spot for sea life.  The Blow Hole is testament to natures power.  Sea water is forced into a natural chimney like hole and shoots water sometimes 20 meters into the air at high tide. DO NOT approach the blow hole! 

The Cape Hermes Lighthouse was built in 1903, using local granite. It was named after the ship, the HMS Hermes, which conducted national surveys of the Pondoland coastal waters. 

A great way to experience nature and the river at close hand.

Get close to nature and ride across this spectacular landscape. For further information contact below.

Enjoy the comforts of the 'Bobalong' and perhaps a sundowner drink and journey down the Mzimvubu River.

Hike to the waterfall for further information contact the tour operator.

The Wild Coast is a hiker's paradise. Active Escapes offers a full spectrum of hiking & slackpacking trails to suit all levels of fitness, budgets and time constraints.

The name Isinuka means place of smell. This natural sulphur springs is a traditional healing place for the Pondo people, be aware it can be a bit grubby.

The Port St Johns Golf club should be on every keen golfers bucket list. Established at the turn of the previous century it's a nine hole course with 28 different T boxes.

We are in the homeland of the great Nelson Mandela. Visit Mandela's home village and the museum dedicated to his memory.

Gail Sink has lived in this area her whole life & can supply beautiful beadwork, local wood carvings, incredible clay pots, collectable clay Land Rover cars (the antiques of the future) baskets & carved fish.

A great way to get in touch with the people of this region and experience the friendliness of the locals, for an unforgettable day of tradition and culture.

Artist Renee has lived in the area for over 25 years, her stunning watercolours and pastels are a great way to remember the wild coast.

Nosakhele Woodcarving Hand carved wooden carvings, fish, sharks, ornate boats, dolphins.  Great souvenirs from Port St Johns.  Visit their stall at the top of Ferry Point Road.