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Backpacker Coffee Bay · Eastern Cape

About

Laid-back backpackers accommodation on the Wild Coast, sleeping 17 indoors plus camping. Set in rural Mngcibe village with views of the Mdumbi River, ocean, and beach.

Accommodation

Dormitory-style bedrooms, three private rooms (16m² each, 3-4 persons), rondavel (5 persons), and rustic riverside cabin with kitchenette (sleeps 4). Camping spaces available. Electrical outlets throughout.

Facilities

Communal kitchen with fridge, freezer, gas stove. Communal ablutions with flush toilets and hot showers. Pizza oven. Outdoor deck with views of river, beach, and ocean. Free Wi-Fi. Handwashing laundry service. Catered meals available.

Location & Surroundings

Rural Mngcibe village location, 2 hours from main national road. Nearby attractions: Lwandile Point (20 mins), Coffee Bay (1 hour drive), Hole In The Wall (1½ hours), Hluleka Nature Reserve (45 mins), Mapuzi Caves (1 hour), Port St Johns (4 hours), Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha (2 hours).

House Rules

Pets: Allowed
Smoking: Allowed

Rooms

Surf

Private room, 16m², accommodating 3-4 persons. Located in L-shaped building with sliding doors to sun-deck. Views of ocean, river, and beach. Electrical outlet included.

Double x 1 Single x 1

Fish

Private room, 16m², accommodating 3-4 persons. Located in L-shaped building with sliding doors to sun-deck. Views of ocean, river, and beach. Electrical outlet included.

Double x 1 Single x 1

Relax

Private room, 16m², accommodating 3-4 persons. Located in L-shaped building with sliding doors to sun-deck. Views of ocean, river, and beach. Electrical outlet included.

Double x 1 Single x 1

Rondavel

30m² rondavel accommodating 5 persons. Set away from main buildings with views. Contains 1 double bed and 3 single beds.

Double x 1 Single x 3

Riverside Cabin

Rustic riverside cabin sleeping 4 persons with two double bunk beds and a small kitchenette. Features a deck overlooking the forest and river and a firepit. Outdoor ablutions include a cold shower, ba

Bunk x 2

Camping

Freestyle camping spaces with communal firepit, long-drop toilet, and an ablutions block with flush toilet and hot shower. Requires 4x4 or diff-lock vehicle to park at tent; alternatively vehicles can

Location

Address

Mngcibe village, Mdumbi, Wild Coast

Get Directions → Coffee Bay Guide →
Sleeps 17

Directions

Located approximately 2 hours from the main national road, accessed via gravel roads; high-clearance vehicle recommended. Last 200m is an off-road track, muddy when wet. Coastal dirt road route also available from Port St Johns. Best to arrive by daylight. Camping requires 4x4 or diff-lock vehicle t

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Features

Indigenous Garden Setting Views Of Mdumbi River, Ocean, And Beach Dolphin And Whale Sightings 420-friendly With Byoc Cannabis Policy Zero-waste Philosophy Using Rainwater Only Authentic Amapondo Cultural Experience Remote Off-the-beaten-track Location Social Atmosphere With Sundowners On Deck

Activities

Bird Watching Beach Exploration Outdoor Relaxation Dolphin Swimming Fishing (river, Estuary, Rock, And Surf) With Gear And Bait Hire Surfing With Lessons And Board Rentals Guided Hikes To Port St Johns, Hluleka, Mapuzi Caves, And Coffee Bay Kayaking On The River Swimming In Mdumbi Pools

Amenities

Wi-Fi Pizza Oven Sun Deck Hot Showers Fridge Flush Toilets Gas Stove Outdoor Deck Freezer Firepit Communal Kitchen

Accommodation in Coffee Bay