This one-day tour has become one of the most successful activities on offer by us.
The area we focus on is from Kei Mouth to Kobonqaba.

The tour departs from Buccaneers Chintsa.

A 4x4 cultural adventure that will take us by rickety ferry over the Great Kei River, a historically significant landmark during the frontier wars between the British and the Xhosas.
Passing by the pools of prophecy the history of Nongquwase will be told.
This Tragic epic in Xhosa history could have been a turning point for a very different South Africa.

Throughout the day you will cover the cultural, historical, political and social developments of the former Transkei region and the Gcaleka people.

A community owned and run centre with its focus on permaculture home based agriculture and Xhosa information centre with Xhosa guides and practising Sangomas [Traditional Healers] is visited.

Travelling along sledging paths we will head into the Qolora Basin and take a small boat trip through “The Gates”, widely recognised for its exceptional biodiversity and gentle mix of several of the South African biomes. Here the opportunities for kloofing [jumping off cliffs into the river], swimming and bird watching are much enjoyed.

The trip continues up the coast to visit the Jacaranda shipwreck near the mouth of the Kobonqaba estuary which boasts Africa’s most southerly mangrove swamp.

Morgan’s Bay with its majestic cliffs is the sunset stop before the return journey to Chintsa/East London.

Tours depart: 7:30 sharp Monday, Wednesday, Friday from Chintsa and returns early evening.