Organiser
Trisport Tours
Event: Pondo 4 Day/5 Night Slackpack Hike
Date: 9 to 14 Oct 2025
Price: R14 500 sharing, R17 900 single
START AND FINISH VENUE : Cremorne River Lodge, Port St Johns
Please note : 50% payment due on Registration, final amount due 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE HIKE
Get ready to embark on Trisport’s unparalleled Pondo 4-day hike (5 nights), an unrivaled adventure that epitomizes luxury and indulgence. This extraordinary SLACKPACK HIKE in PONDOLAND, the Northern Transkei, will take you on a remarkable 65km journey over four unforgettable days in the unspoiled Eastern Cape. Each night, revel in the comfort of a lodge nestled right on the coastline, immersing yourself in the soothing sounds of the sea. And for one night, bask in the splendor of a luxurious tented camp, surrounded by indigenous forest and boasting breathtaking views of the ocean. Rest assured, each night you will enjoy the convenience of your own en-suite bathroom, ensuring the utmost comfort throughout your extraordinary expedition.
Highlights of the tour:
- Seeing 2 of the 7 waterfalls in the world that fall directly into the sea
- Waterfall Bluff crashing into the sea
- Seeing Cathedral rock and many other amazing sights
- Waves crashing at Lupithana,
- 4 Days of unforgettable hiking along the wild coast
- 5 amazing nights at great en-suite venues
- Your own en-suite room each night
- A great lunch with an amazing view over the river and coast at Manteku village
- Experience the friendly Pondo people along the way
- Travelling through small Pondo Villages with the typical bright-colored round chalets
- Swimming in the sea or the beautiful pools along the way
- Hiking on cliff paths and on secluded beaches
- Sightseeing of the awesome Cape Vulture colony (more than 100 birds) on the way to Msikaba
- Cattle on the beach
- Shipwrecks
- An Amazing unique red Coastal Milkwood tree
- Lots of birds
- Unspolt Indigenous forests
- Fresh seafood (weather permitting)
- Amazing views over the Coastline
- Beautiful secluded beaches
See all the info on the website: https://trisport.co.za/pondoland-4-day-slack-pack-hike/
Event location
Cremorne River Lodge, Port St Johns
| Coordinates | -31.5982208, 29.5324592 |
| Address | Ferry Point Rd, Port St Johns, 5120, South Africa |
| City | Port St Johns |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07