Coffee Bay got its name from a cargo ship that supposedly ran ashore here in the 19th century and spilled some of its coffee bean shipment on the shore. Local stories have it that some of these bean took root and grew into coffee trees, but unfortunately they are nowhere to be seen today.

Coffee Bay has the advantage of being accessible by tarred road from the N2 and is just the place for those holiday makers who are looking for a nice, out of the way place, with activities like swimming, shell collecting, walking, fishing, surfing, spearfishing, scuba diving, horse riding and golf.

Attractions at Coffee Bay

 include the Hluleka Nature Reserve, a reserve of majestic beauty, between Coffee Bay and Port St Johns. Rocky seahores, endless beaches, lagoons and evergreen forests support a large bird and wildlife population. There is excellent fishing from a coastline often visited by dolphins and whales. A large saltmarsh is home to the Cape clawless Otter.

Coffee Bay is a popular stop on the Wild Coast. The road is good with only the occasional pothole and once you’re here the laid-back atmosphere makes it difficult to leave. The scenery is dramatic, with cliffs backing a stretch of perfect beach. The gentle hills around the bay are covered by a network of trails that lead through nearby villages and to secluded secret spots.

Activities at Coffee Bay

• Take a hike
  Don’t miss the walk to Hole-in-the-Wall - a remarkable piece of rock that’s had a huge hole eroded through it after millennia of pounding waves. It takes about 3 hours and is really worthwhile.
  
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  Take your own provisions if you’re into self-catering.
  There are some good surf spots around.
  
• trans-Kei trips by the Coffee Shack
  A mouthwatering selection of adventures from the Coffee Shack.

   

Coffee Bay Accommodation

• Amakhulu Central Reservations
  Merl offers a very friendly and professional service to book accommodation in South Africa. She specializes in the Drakensberg and Wild Coast regions.
  
• Accommodation in Coffee Bay and the Wild Coast
  
  
• Bomvu Backpackers
  The hostel is set on a hillside in a lovely tropical garden with shady camping and a relaxed, laid-back and easy-going vibe.
  
• Campers Cove on the beach
  Camp near the river on a secluded site in the forest.
  
• The Coffee Shack
  The Coffee Shack is superfantasticallydelicious so go and stay for a few days, months, lifetimes…
  
• Ocean View Hotel
  30 units with sea views; unspoilt beach; excellent cooking; pool; hiking trails. Coffee Bay.