Mdumbi lies 24 km north of Coffee Bay on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast of South Africa. The beach lies in a sweeping bay and is lined with shady Milkwood trees, Xhosa huts and rolling green hills. The surfing is excellent and the water uncrowded.
Get in
Get around
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Freedom O Clock Backpackers Retreat, Mdumbi River Mouth, Mngcibe (Best to call for directions. Detailed directions will be SMSed or emailed to you), -31.926515°, 29.214196°, +27 827953944, info@freedomoclock.co.za. Small, rustic, off the grid and eco-minded FOC offers double rooms, family rooms, a dorm rondavel, space to pitch a tent and great views of the ocean, beach, river and Tshani Point. Ablutions offer flush toilets and a rocket shower. Surf lessons, board rental, horse rides, hikes, kayak trips and fishing are available. Spectacular 3-hour hike to or from Coffee Bay. Situated in an uncommercialised rural village. Stock up if self-catering. Meals are also available. Brink your own drinking water. 2017-08-06
- Swell Eco Lodge, -31.923352°, 29.216992°, +27 84 943 3947.
- Mdumbi Ocean View, Ward 25, Mgcnibe, Lwandile, 5140, -31.911047°, 29.232731°, +27 61 271 0548 (mobile), mdumbioceanview@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 2016-06-01