The local area surrounding the Wild Coast Sun has a rich and colourful history and culture. The natural beauty of the area provides guests of the hotel with ample opportunity to partake in fascinating activities. Take a trip along the Wild Coast meander, or perhaps pay a visit to one of these beautiful venues.

Arts and Culture

The Cow Shed Pottery Market offers individually crafted sculptural and decorative pieces and unusual domestic ware, displayed in tranquil surroundings. There are quite a few other craft markets in the area and reception will gladly advise as to where to go for the best deals.

Excursions

The Space Centre is an interesting and unique location with an astronomical museum and observatory. Here one can view the constellations of the southern skies in the rustic local surroundings.

Beaver Creek Coffee Farm is close by offering superb hospitality and excellent coffee in the picturesque surrounding of Beaver Creek. Tours are available showing the intensive process of picking, pulping, fermenting, washing, drying and roasting of beans. Bookings are essential.

Nature Reserves and Trails

Umtamvuna Nature Reserve offers precipitous gorges that wind and twist their way through the Natal Group Sandstone to the sea. Tributary streams are fed from high ground that supports relics of grassland. These streams run down from all points in the area into a varied habitat with a diversity of plant species almost unmatched in South Africa. Numerous walks and trails are available from ranging from short half-hour trails to full day 8 hour walks.

Mpenjati Coastal Reserve

This area of pristine coastal beach and river estuary is about 15km from the resort and offers a comfortable but beautiful walk along a section of unspoilt coastline.

The Oribi George

This renowned natural area 1 hours’ drive from the Wild Coast Sun boasts some of the most dramatic and striking scenery in South Africa. The area is famous for its breath-taking views and features. Both the fauna and flora in the area add to the shear natural beauty of the gorge and surroundings. Hiking, walking and mountain bike trails are available.