The coastal paradise of Chintsa is 38 km north-east from East London in the Eastern Cape and is an excellent springboard for the Wild Coast. It's a quiet little holiday town and is a marvellous resort that offers a range of fun activities on the long, lovely beach or in the quiet lagoon. There are small game sanctuaries nearby and a number of interesting cultural destinations.
The town is divided into Chintsa East and Chintsa West, separated by the river and lagoon. The western side is very popular with backpackers while the eastern side has a few more upmarket Chintsa accommodation establishments although there is some overlap.
The one thing that stands out about this area is how quiet it is. The only sounds that can be heard are those coming from the sea and the odd car driving past on the gravel roads near the dunes. A pub and restaurant has been built where a small general dealer's shop used to stand. The view from the deck is nothing short of spectacular.
You can see the beach stretching out ahead of you in an unending splendour. As you walk along the shore, the serenity and silence of Chintsa will truly make you feel as if you are in another world. Given the short driving distance that Chintsa is from East London, it's hard to believe how far away city life seems.
Purple Haze Eco Lodge offers guests a relaxing getaway escape with scenic sea views and tranquil atmosphere, situated in Chintsa East, a 40 ...