Morgan Bay to Hole in the Wall

[GEOFFMC]

We will be spending a few days in Morgan Bay during the December holidays and I have been wondering which is the shortest and or quickest route for us to drive, from Morgan Bay to Hole in the Wall.
Would I require permits to travel this route?
Is it an easy day trip or should I plan to spend the night at Hole in the Wall, taking into account that I will be traveling with a 7 year old the is not going to be happy to be locked up in the car for the entire day?

[Garreth G]

We done it in December, but from Kei. For the amount of time in the car it's not worth the trip.
We took the tar around to hole in the wall. We also tried going through the Transkei but it's very difficult. Most of the roads that are on the newest tracks for Africa don't even exists and can't be seen due to it being over grown.

Rather take the little one to East London for some games or a movie.

[Stan Weakley]

If you are looking for an outing from Morgan Bay, travel to Kei Mouth and take the ferry across the Kei River. Then drive to Trennery's or Seagulls and have lunch at the hotels there. In December it would probably be wise to phone and book the hotel lunch.

[Garreth G]

If you are looking for an outing from Morgan Bay, travel to Kei Mouth and take the ferry across the Kei River. Then drive to Trennery's or Seagulls and have lunch at the hotels there. In December it would probably be wise to phone and book the hotel lunch.

I agree, especially at Trennerys.....

[tintin_85]

Hi guys

What's wrong with Hole in the Wall? I've been meaning to plan a trip there on the way to East Cape Highlands but haven't made any plans as yet.

Thanks, Quintin

[Stan Weakley]

Nothing at all wrong with Hole in the Wall, wonderful destination. Just a long day trip from Morgan Bay. Where do you plan to stay?

[tintin_85]

Nothing at all wrong with Hole in the Wall, wonderful destination. Just a long day trip from Morgan Bay. Where do you plan to stay?

Well I haven't planned that far yet but will appreciate suggestions (looking more at chalets and not camping). I have a small wishlist where I write down destinations and start gathering info of places to stay and things to see along the way, etc...usually these lists are started pretty far in advance! I like to do a lot of research and it's also part of what gets me excited about those places as I like exploring new places

My original plan was to travel to Hole in the Wall, spend 2 nights there. Then travel to Kinmel (Rhodes) for another 2 nights, explore some of the passes, then Balloch for another 2 nights and then move on to family either in Sterkstroom or Molteno before heading back home to PE. I would ideally do it in Winter and hopefully see some snow when in the EC Highlands

But as research goes on, plans change so please enlighten me

[kevin Moodley]

We were at Hole in the wall during the easter break....only about a 100km from Umtata but takes 2 hours....wonderful sites but the cattle and dogs on the road mean one cannot safely drive above 80. Worth a visit but best to spend a night.

[Garreth G]

Hi guys

What's wrong with Hole in the Wall? I've been meaning to plan a trip there on the way to East Cape Highlands but haven't made any plans as yet.

Thanks, Quintin

Nothing wrong, just saying from Morgans area to Hole in the wall is rather far just to spend a few hours sight seeing.

[tintin_85]

Thanks guys. Where would you guys recommend staying at Hole in the Wall?

[Laevelder]

We did the trip from Dwesa nature reserve to Coffee Bay last week. (4 May 2017), via a tracks for Africa route in the former Transkei.
Drove with a Toyota Hilux Legend 45 D/C (4x4) and towed a Jurgens Explorer caravan. Took us nearly five hours to cover 78 kms.
Beautiful scenery but difficult driving in some areas. In my opinion, it is a tough adventure route and not to be undertaken after it rained.
I would also advice not to go with one vehicle only.

[K-9]

DONE THE HOLE IN THE WALL TO KEI MOUTH, a few times on a GSA1200 and once in a 4x4.

Get a SLINGSBY MAP they are very detailed and accurate maps, covering all the tracks, accommodation, places of interest and conditions of the road. Better than any GPS, as it has more info; works well together. My farm is marked on the map Mkulu Kei Nature Reserve (not the trails but the farm). on the R349 14kms from KM, come past for coffee. www.wildcoast.co.za/map-of-the-wild-coast

There is no road along the coast all the way and one has to go inland via kentani, there is 4x4 track, close to the coast but you can't cross the rivers, so you have to come inland.

Keeping close to the coast, It is a long, long trip in a 4x4, on a bike it's easy trip. stop half way on at kob inn, espesialy as you have a kid.

Watch the ferry times, especially on public holidays. last year they closed on some of them or only ran for 2 hours.

We enjoyed the coffee bay hotel. KOB INN is also brilliant- half way to KM from HITW.

You can go via the tar road, but still a long way just to see.

The hole in the wall, needs a few days, great tracks in the area.

[haboob]

Thanks guys. Where would you guys recommend staying at Hole in the Wall?

Camping at White Clay or Coffee Bay Camp sites...

[haboob]

Well I haven't planned that far yet but will appreciate suggestions (looking more at chalets and not camping). I have a small wishlist where I write down destinations and start gathering info of places to stay and things to see along the way, etc...usually these lists are started pretty far in advance! I like to do a lot of research and it's also part of what gets me excited about those places as I like exploring new places

My original plan was to travel to Hole in the Wall, spend 2 nights there. Then travel to Kinmel (Rhodes) for another 2 nights, explore some of the passes, then Balloch for another 2 nights and then move on to family either in Sterkstroom or Molteno before heading back home to PE. I would ideally do it in Winter and hopefully see some snow when in the EC Highlands

But as research goes on, plans change so please enlighten me

If you like mountain passes the is a great, about 40 km gravel road/mountain pass between Flagstaff and Tabankhulu. The turn off in a westerley direction from Flagstaff you leave Flagstaff in a southerly direction towards Port St. Johns for about 10 kliks then turn off west on the gravel road to Tabankhulhu.
Really one of the better passes I have driven...
From The N2 you turn on the shortest route to Tabankulu and then straight through taking the gravel road to Flagstaff...
I have driven this pass in both directions fot the best effect from bothdirections.
The 40 kms will take about 1.5 to 2 hours with photo oppertunities...

[Paul#25]

DONE THE HOLE IN THE WALL TO KEI MOUTH, a few times on a GSA1200 and once in a 4x4.

Get a SLINGSBY MAP they are very detailed and accurate maps, covering all the tracks, accommodation, places of interest and conditions of the road. Better than any GPS, as it has more info; works well together. My farm is marked on the map Mkulu Kei Nature Reserve (not the trails but the farm). on the R349 14kms from KM, come past for coffee. www.wildcoast.co.za/map-of-the-wild-coast

There is no road along the coast all the way and one has to go inland via kentani, there is 4x4 track, close to the coast but you can't cross the rivers, so you have to come inland.

Keeping close to the coast, It is a long, long trip in a 4x4, on a bike it's easy trip. stop half way on at kob inn, espesialy as you have a kid.

Watch the ferry times, especially on public holidays. last year they closed on some of them or only ran for 2 hours.

We enjoyed the coffee bay hotel. KOB INN is also brilliant- half way to KM from HITW.

You can go via the tar road, but still a long way just to see.

The hole in the wall, needs a few days, great tracks in the area.

I'm reviving this thread because I'd like to visit the Morgans Bay / Hole In The Wall area in September or October this year for a week or so. I'm interested in camp sites we can get into with the Disco 2 Td5 Auto and Xplorer van. Electricity isn't a must as I am getting it rigged for solar power. Can you guys like K9 that are knowledgeable about the area giving some updates info please.

[KurtG]

Yellow Sands Campsite near East London. Comes highly recommended.

https://www.yellows.co.za

[Zapiture]

I'm reviving this thread because I'd like to visit the Morgans Bay / Hole In The Wall area in September or October this year for a week or so. I'm interested in camp sites we can get into with the Disco 2 Td5 Auto and Xplorer van. Electricity isn't a must as I am getting it rigged for solar power. Can you guys like K9 that are knowledgeable about the area giving some updates info please.

We loved Yellowwood forest:



Unfortunately the river was dry:



Also Coffee Bay Caravan Park was super if you have your own bathroom setup as part of your rig. Ablutions not that great.

[MarcoP]

I'm reviving this thread because I'd like to visit the Morgans Bay / Hole In The Wall area in September or October this year for a week or so. I'm interested in camp sites we can get into with the Disco 2 Td5 Auto and Xplorer van. Electricity isn't a must as I am getting it rigged for solar power. Can you guys like K9 that are knowledgeable about the area giving some updates info please.

We are planning on doing the Wild Coast Eco 4x4 trail early July. We will be starting at KM, so i will keep notes and give feeback/report on our return.

[Sneaky Pete]

Double Mouth is a lot quieter / less commercial than other in Morgans Bay / KM but not for kids looking for entertainment. Also cheaper. Nice and sheltered in amongst trees (the sites near the gate get a bit windy) right on the beach. Nice big sites. No dogs / nature reserve. Good fishing. Beautiful quiet beach even on New years day! Good security friendly staff. Nice walks. About 4 km on a fair gravel road south from Morgans Bay. Book through Eastern Cape Tourism (same as Dwesa)

[zeek]

We also camped Yellow in June last year and was very quiet, 4 tents and our trailers
The one at the mouth however was packed tight

Coffee bay White clay camp ground is great right on the cliff by the beach and very close to hole in the wall. Not many facilities close by so pack what you need. Many places to buy quarts beer and not much else