Amadiba Adventures is a community-based tourism initiative. All facilities and services are entirely owned and operated by local people in the form of micro enterprises. Part of the proceeds from the trails is invested in a Community Trust Fund for the improvement of health, education and infrastructure in the area. For the local people, it creates an opportunity to participate in all aspects of tourism, from planning and implementation to operation and management. It presents an alternative to large-scale investor driven development where large resorts monopolise the benefits from the influx of tourists to their region.
The Initiative was started in 1997 in consultation with the Amadiba people and local government structures, and with the support of Ntsika Enterprise Promotions Agency. The view was to introduce a particular type of tourist to the region - someone who was genuinely interested in meeting the people and learning from them, in coming to understand the environment and history of the region, and in leaving spiritually and culturally enriched. Amadiba has been identified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Fair Trade in Tourism Initiative, as one of the role models for the region, embodying their principles of fair share, transparency, sustainability and reliability. In an audit conducted by the Department of Environment Affairs and Tourism the Amadiba project was judged the most significant operating community tourism project in South Africa. In December 2000 Amadiba Adventures also won the CPPP (Community Public Private Partnership) Presidential award.
Your experience will assist in developing sustainable low impact tourism focused on genuine participation.
Pre and Post trail arrangements
Amadiba Adventures offices are based in the Mzamba Craft Village, +/-6km south of Port Edward and opposite the Wild Coast Sun Casino. The closest international airport is Durban International, +/-180km north of Port Edward along the N2. The closest domestic airport is Margate, based +/-28km north of Port Edward. Port Edward offers a range of accommodation options, from backpackers/river lodges/B&B's and hotels.
We unfortunately do not deal with transfers etc...but can be of assistance with advice on:
- Airport Transfers
- Accommodation in and around Port Edward
- Car Hire
- Activities in the Port Edward area.
All our trails depart from Mzamba Craft Village, Port Edward. Trails depart at 10:00 am; you are required to be at the Mzamba Craft Village an hour prior to departure. Unless you arrive on Wild Coast Sun Bus, trails will in effect run 30 minutes late. Valuables and additional luggage can be left in the Amadiba Offices, as well as a safe facility for passports/travellers cheques.
What to bring:
- Space on the trail is at a premium and small bags or packs are most suitable. Saddlebags are provided for horse trails, 10kg capacity.
- Swimming costume and towel
- Hat and Sun Block
- Sandals and Trainers
- Shorts and T-shirts
- Warm clothing (it can get cold at night)
- Rain Jacket
- Torch
- Toiletries/Prescribed Medicine
We will provide bedding, tents and mattresses or beds as well as the other necessary equipment for a comfortable and enriching experience.Should you have any problems with equipment or any other aspect relating to the tour, please don't hesitate to ask for help.
PRODUCTS ON OFFER:
Amadiba Horse and Hiking Trails
One-day Horse Trail
Full days ride, you will need to provide your own lunch, trail takes you along 9km's of the Wild Coast along beach and grasslands, to a lunch stop over at Phushungwane pools. Trails start at Mzamba River after a short hike, 3.8km's along the Mzamba Beach.
Four-Day Horse or Hiking Trail
Spend 3 nights and 4 days along the Wild Coast, over nighting in tented safari camps, inclusive of all meals, excluding first days lunch, river crossings, canoe trips, waterfall/shipwreck visits and hikes through Mkambathi Nature Reserve. All trails are guided and cover a prestige-unspoilt section of coastline. Trail can be chosen to be enjoyed on foot or on horseback.
Six-Day Horse or Hiking Trail
Spend 5 nights and 6 days along the Wild Coast, all inclusive as in the 4 day trail only get to enjoy 2 extra days of pure relaxation and untouched magic. All camps are serviced with hot bucket showers and eco toilets. Trail can be chosen to be enjoyed on foot or on horseback.
Drive in Trails
Choosing to be quit popular, for the less adventurous, accessible by 4x4. Fully catered and inclusive of river crossings, canoe trip and Mkambathi Nature Reserve access.
Please note that there is NO FISHING PERMITTED IN THE MTENTU ESTUARY.
OTHER PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
Mzamba Day Tours
Inclusive of Hiking, canoeing on the Mzamba River, a traditional lunch at Sangoma's, visit to Sangoma's, taxi ride back to your vehicle. This is a full days tour, very enjoyable, a must on the Wild Coast.
Mphahlana Village Based Trail
Select from a 3 day or 2 day option, over nighting in a Xhosa homestead with a Pondo/Xhosa family. Inclusive of meals, accommodation and visits to Mnyanmeni natural pools, caves and waterfalls.
PLEASE NOTE ALL TRAILS ARE GUIDED.
WHERE: Mzamba Craft Village, Main Road Bizana, Port Edward
TELEPHONE NUMBER: +27 039 305 6455
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