Discover the natural wonders of the Wild Coast — beaches, waterfalls, fossils, marine life, and hidden gems.
12 stories
Fortunately, Elena and I were drawn to the Mtentu area through our work managing Mtentu Lodge, tucked right at the edge of the Mtentu River mouth. Being here of...
9 December 2025
If you’ve never stood on the edge of the Wild Coast when the sea itself turns silver, then my friend, you’ve missed one of nature’s grandest marine migrations o...
5 November 2025
When I first heard people in Mtentu talk about the “stone trees,” I thought it was just a bit of local legend. Then one day, I saw them for myself, long, petrif...
27 October 2025
I’ve lived in the Mtentu area for about eleven years now, and over that time, I’ve come to know the stories that flow through this landscape as well as the rive...
19 October 2025
Some places along the Wild Coast don't just look wild, they feel wild. The Jacuzzi Hole at Mkambathi Falls is one of those. Hidden in the midst of Mkambathi Fall...
1 September 2025
The Mtentu River is more than just a ribbon of water cutting through the Wild Coast. It's a living artery, feeding forests, cliffs, and grasslands before me...
25 August 2025
The Mkhambathi Nature Reserve is 7,720 hectares of pure Wild Coast wilderness, flanked by the Msikaba and Mtentu rivers, with a coastline that stretches for 10 ...
18 August 2025
The Red Sand Dunes roll between the Mtentu and Mzamba rivers, stained a deep ochre by iron-rich sands, with the Indian Ocean stretching endlessly at their feet....
11 August 2025
The Mtentu River winds its way through the Wild Coast, carving deep gorges and feeding lush valleys before spilling into the Indian Ocean. From the water, you notice details you'd miss on land.
4 August 2025
Fishing at Mtentu River is different from tossing a line off a city pier. You can even watch giant kingfish gather about 3 kilometers upstream from the Mtentu R...
14 July 2025
The stretch of coastline around the Hiking Shack is one of the last places in South Africa where the ocean still feels raw and unspoiled. No traffic. No crowds. Just rolling dunes and miles of golden sand.
7 July 2025
The trails around Mtentu feel alive, from rare endemic palms to Cape vultures soaring above the cliffs. Here's what you might encounter on the Wild Coast.
19 May 2025