<strong>Wild Coast:</strong> South Africa's Wild Coast is a secluded, stunning landscape that conceals some of the country's best beaches.
Wild Coast: South Africa's Wild Coast is a secluded, stunning landscape that conceals some of the country's best beaches.
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<strong>Incredible journey:</strong> The Mkambati Nature Reserve tracks the journey of the Mkambati River through forest to ocean.
Incredible journey: The Mkambati Nature Reserve tracks the journey of the Mkambati River through forest to ocean.
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<strong>Unforgettable experience:</strong> The region is home to sheer cliffs, rugged coastline and incredible views.
Unforgettable experience: The region is home to sheer cliffs, rugged coastline and incredible views.
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<strong>Natural phenomenon:</strong> When the Mkambati river reaches the shore, it cascades over the Mkambati Falls directly on to the beach
Natural phenomenon: When the Mkambati river reaches the shore, it cascades over the Mkambati Falls directly on to the beach
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<strong>High tide: </strong>When the sea rises, the water tumbles into the ocean.
High tide: When the sea rises, the water tumbles into the ocean.
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<strong>Strandlooper Falls: </strong>Above Mkambati, Strandlooper Falls make a nine-meter drop that hides a cave where baboons make their homes.
Strandlooper Falls: Above Mkambati, Strandlooper Falls make a nine-meter drop that hides a cave where baboons make their homes.
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<strong>Natural phenomenon:</strong> About 2.5 miles inland, the Mkambati river cascades over Horseshoe Falls.
Natural phenomenon: About 2.5 miles inland, the Mkambati river cascades over Horseshoe Falls.
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<strong>Well-kept secret:</strong> Horseshoe is one of numerous stunning waterfalls that can be viewed during a 10 kilometer hike.
Well-kept secret: Horseshoe is one of numerous stunning waterfalls that can be viewed during a 10 kilometer hike.
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<strong>Swallow Tail Falls:</strong> Even canoes can't make it farther upriver to Swallow Tail Falls. Reaching here involves scrambling over boulders, swimming across ponds, and climbing to the 100-meter falls hidden in a breathtaking gorge.
Swallow Tail Falls: Even canoes can't make it farther upriver to Swallow Tail Falls. Reaching here involves scrambling over boulders, swimming across ponds, and climbing to the 100-meter falls hidden in a breathtaking gorge.
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<strong>Diverse landscape</strong>: Walking through the Mkambati Nature Reserve, visitors will encounter grassy lowlands as well as rocky coastline.
Diverse landscape: Walking through the Mkambati Nature Reserve, visitors will encounter grassy lowlands as well as rocky coastline.
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<strong>Wildlife retreat</strong>: The Mtentu Estuary Mouth is a great spot for a dip and wildlife watching.
Wildlife retreat: The Mtentu Estuary Mouth is a great spot for a dip and wildlife watching.
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<strong>Stay for the night</strong>: Accommodation options in Mkambati include several traditional-style rondavel huts.
Stay for the night: Accommodation options in Mkambati include several traditional-style rondavel huts.
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<strong>Local spot:</strong> Another option is Mtentu Lodge -- an eco-lodge owned in partnership with the local Amadiba Community. It comprises of six thatched cabins, a six-sleeper dorm room and camping sites.
Local spot: Another option is Mtentu Lodge -- an eco-lodge owned in partnership with the local Amadiba Community. It comprises of six thatched cabins, a six-sleeper dorm room and camping sites.
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<strong>Sunset Rock at Mtentu Lodge:</strong> If you want to visit Mkambati, the nearest major airport is in Durban, between two to four hours away from the Nature Reserve.
Sunset Rock at Mtentu Lodge: If you want to visit Mkambati, the nearest major airport is in Durban, between two to four hours away from the Nature Reserve.
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