Hiking Trails
The Wild Coast Meander Trail is a 5-day adventure suited for hikers looking to explore the stunning natural scenery of the Wild coast. It covers 56 km of gorgeous undeveloped terrain, meandering along rugged landscapes.
The trail leaves Qolora River Mouth and heads up to Mazeppa Bay and then to Wavecrest right along the coast, taking hikers past tiny Xhosa villages atop hills where cows roam freely and the locals are very friendly. Once you've reached your destination, you can opt for a canoe trip up the Nxaxo River.
Another highlight is crossing over the Qobonqaba River, where you’ll end up the village of Kei Mouth, then on to Morgan Bay. The hike is definitely worthwhile if you are quite fit and up for the challenge and a nature-lover.
The Bushbuck Trail is an easy, 700 m family-friendly hike through the indigenous riverine forest at Yellowwood Forest. It’s the perfect walk for nature enthusiasts who enjoy spotting birds and indgenous plant life.
Horse Riding
Morgan Bay offers a splendid horse riding experience along the coastline, following a trail on to the beach. It is a fun family activity that can be enjoyed by beginner riders or experts. The quality surefooted riding horses have variances of pace, from an amble to a canter along the beach. Riders can canter on the water's edge, swim through rivers and lagoon, over beaches, sand dunes, and play in the waves with your horse or deeper into the sea.
The horse trails are hosted by a company established in 1998. They Incorporate beach and safari riding, giving visitors the chance to sample the beauty of the pristine coastline on horseback.
Mountain Biking
The area around Morgan Bay boasts rollicking rides along hiking paths, cattle tracks and gravel roads hugging the ocean shore. Beach cruising is part of the deal, though, so make sure you time your rides to coincide with low tide and a firm strip of beach.
From Morgan Bay, you can head either east or west along the shoreline for a quick and scenic ride. If you’re in the mood for dolphins and scintillating views, pedal out of town along a gravel track heading west just above the main beach onto the dramatic cliffs rising above the Wild Coast surge. The cliff-top trail makes for technical riding, as it is the route local hikers and horseback outriders follow, so keep it tidy. You could also stick to the steep jeep track, just inland from the cliffs, meandering towards Double Mouth Reserve. This is just 4 km away from Morgan’s Bay, but there are many trails continuing further along the beach.
For a more serious ride, head east towards Kei Mouth along the beach. Combine this with a few sections of coastal forest singletrack past the lighthouse, plus a speedy gravel cruise past Kei Mouth Town to the ferry crossing. If you cross the river, the options are endless and you could potentially keep going for days. There is exceptional beach cruising above Kei Mouth, while the grassland slopes are crisscrossed with cattle footpaths and hiking trails.