Enjoy sundowners on our beautiful new deck with pool!
Relax in style
Beautifully upgraded bedrooms.
Romantic honeymoon suites
Perfect for your special getaway.
NEW POOL ADDITION!
Swell Eco Lodge is proud to announce we have a beautiful new pool and deck installed at your favourite Eco Friendly Wild Coast getaway!
Yoga Retreat
Yoga Retreats now at Swell Eco Lodge.
Swell Eco Lodge invites you to book your next Yoga, Health or Fitness Retreat at our unique African destination.
Contact us today to make a booking.
Transkei Wild Coast 6 Day Fully Inclusive Tour
Swell Eco Lodge’s 6-day Wild Coast tour will leave you with an unforgettable experience, with our local knowledge, unique locations, comfortable vehicle, tasty food and friendly professional guides, you don’t want to see the Wild Coast any other way!
Your guide
Justin Sanders will be your tour guide. Justin has over 20 years’ experience exploring the Wild Coast and is one of the owners of Swell Eco Lodge where he has lived for 5 years hosting guests and guiding guests on surfing, fishing, cultural, scenic, drive and activity tours.
What’s included
- Guide
- Vehicle & Fuel
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation at Swell Eco Lodge
- Certain day tours include extra’s such as snacks & entrance fees – please see more detail in the tour details
- The following tours are included in your package (full tour descriptions below):
- Hole in the Wall
- Hluleka Nature Reserve
- Mdumbi River Horse Ride / Kayak and Braai
- Lwandile Point Sundowners
What’s not included
- Pick-up and drop-off fee – we will need to customise this fee once we know what airport or bus station you will arrive at.
- Alcoholic beverages (except for the sundowner’s tour – see tour details below)
- Cold drinks / Water – these can be purchased at Swell Eco Lodge’s on-site shop
Your itinerary
You will be collected from your pick-up point on the day of arrival and go straight to Swell Eco Lodge. All tours and activities mentioned above will be done during your stay and in-between, you will be able to relax, explore and order extra tours/activities the lodge has to offer. On the 6th day, your day of departure, you will be driven to your drop off point after breakfast (depending on your flight or bus time of departure).
What is the cost
- 2 persons: R11900 per person
- 3 persons: R9950 per person
- 4 persons: R9360 per person
Please note: we can customise packages for 1 person or more than 4 people. Please contact us for further information.
Please note: all tours can be customised. We have other day tours that you can swop or add onto this tour. If you would like to focus on a particular activity such as surfing or fishing, we will customise the tour towards this. Please take a look at our website for further tours or contact us for further information on customisations.
Your accommodation
Swell Eco Lodge is set within the rolling hills of Mngcibe (North side of the Mdumbi River). Spectacular sea views, jumping whales, roaming cattle and a view of rural life in this wonderful village is only a part of your holiday experience! Our lodge is made up of traditional Rondavel structures which blend into its beautiful surroundings and our interiors are modern, calming and artistic and the lodge supports a green way of life.
Tour details
Hole in the Wall
Hole in the Wall is one of the landmarks of the Wild Coast and is a must see! Hole in the Wall tour includes the following:
- Full day guided drive tour to Hole in the Wall
- Local knowledge and stories of the area
- Snacks & Cold Drinks
Hluleka Nature Reserve
Hluleka Nature Reserve is a beautiful rocky coastline with unspoilt beaches and rolling grasslands with magnificent coastal forest reserves. Rich biodiversity offers visitors a chance to view indigenous animal species such as the blue duiker, elusive eland, zebra and a wide range of birdlife. Hluleka tour Includes:
- Full day guided drive tour to Hluleka
- Local knowledge and stories of the area
- Snacks & Cold Drinks
- Packed lunch
- Entrance fee into the reserve
Mdumbi River Horse Ride / Kayak and Braai
Situated below Swell Eco Lodge, Mdumbi river is one of the cleanest and most beautiful rivers in Southern Africa. Let us show you the river and surroundings the best way with a guided horseback ride or Kayak up the river ending with a traditional braai on the river bank where you will experience absolute beauty and a wide range of birdlife. Mdumbi tour includes:
- Guided 1-hour Horse Ride or a guided Kayak up the river – this is your choice.
- Local knowledge and stories of the area
- Snacks & Cold Drinks
- Braai / Barbeque on the river bank
Lwandile Point Sundowners
Lwandile is a secluded and unspoilt beach and is one of the highest viewpoints in our area. The view is one of a kind and perfect for whale / dolphin watching and sundowners. Lwandile sundowner’s tour includes:
- Guided drive tour to Lwandile Point
- Local knowledge and stories of the area
- Snacks
- Cold Drinks if required
- Alcohol for sundowners (limited supply)
Hole in the Wall
Hole in the Wall is one of the landmarks of the Wild Coast and is one of our most popular day tours, it is a must see!
Drive time from Swell Eco Lodge: 1 1⁄2 Hours
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Mapuzi Caves
Mapuzi Caves is a spectacular location with high cliffs, caves and untouched coastline with a crystal clear river. Mapuzi can also have really good waves so surfers can take their boards.
Drive time from Swell Eco Lodge: 1 Hour
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Hluleka Nature Reserve
Hluleka Nature Reserve is a beautiful rocky coastline with unspoilt beaches and rolling grasslands with magnificent coastal forest reserves. Rich biodiversity offers visitors a chance to view indigenous animal species such as the blue duiker, elusive eland, zebra and a wide range of birdlife.
Drive time from Swell Eco Lodge: 1 1⁄2 hour
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Mdumbi River Tour
Situated below Swell Eco Lodge, Mdumbi river is one of the cleanest and most beautiful rivers in Southern Africa. Let us show you the river and surroundings the best way with a guided horseback ride or Kayak up the river ending with a traditional braai on the river bank where you will experience absolute beauty and a wide range of birdlife.
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