Sightseeing
Big Five. Day visitor game drive twice a day. All info in-room at Purple Haze Eco lodge.
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
Schafli RoadBig Five. Day visitor game drive twice a day. All info in-room at Purple Haze Eco lodge.
Qunu
Childhood village of Nelson Mandela. Visit the museum, etc
Beautiful place. Xhosa culture heritage site. 4 hours from Chintsa East. 4x4 advised.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Hole In The Wall
Beautiful place. Xhosa culture heritage site. 4 hours from Chintsa East. 4x4 advised.
Nice to know
Crossways Pharmacy
Schafli RoadIn case of emergency. Nearest pharmacy to Chintsa East.
Spar Crossways
1 Schafli Rd20km from Chintsa East
Food Scene
Chintsa Deli Est2020
Great food, relaxed atmosphere, big screen for the big games.
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ungaphuthelwa
Whale watching and sardine run
Whale watching is from July through November, even from the viewing deck at Purple Haze Eco Lodge.
The Sardine Run is from Port Elizabeth to Port St Johns, April to June annually is spectacular.
Ukuzulazula
You'll need a car to get around.
Good tarmac roads up to Chintsa East. For going further into the Wild Coast (Morgan Bay - Port St John's) you'll want a 4x4. Roads can get hairy, specially in rain season.
Imikhuba namasiko
A respectful greeting will get you some good vibes
Xhosa people are the friendliest and most authentic people you'll ever meet. Respect them and they'll respect you.
Okufanele ukupakishe
Sunblock and a sweater
Europeans are prone to a lobster pink glow-in-the-dark burn from our cloud shrouded beach days. Evenings and the sea breeze can be nippy. Best time of year weatherwise is mid-February to mid-May.
Imishwana ewusizo
How to greet someone in Xhosa
Molo kunjani. (How are you.)