Hiking, Horse Riding and Cycling Combo Tours
Trails per request for groups of 2 – 4 persons. Prices include activities, meals & dorm accommodation (Does not include beverages. Private or double room accommodation will carry an optional extra surcharge). Please consider booking in at Terra-Khaya or Elundini for a couple of extra days so we may choose the best weather during that period to do your trail.
The Wildest Amathole Action Adventure:6 day – 5 nights R5450.00
Day 1
Arrive at Elundini Backpackers – enjoy a traditional Xhosa dinner in the heart of Elundini Village and overnight in their comfy Xhosa rondavel accommodation.
Day 2
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the valley and join our local guide as you hike up into the Amathole mountains and over the escarpment. Savour a delicious picnic lunch at a secret waterfall and then head through beautiful plantations towards Hogsback and Terra-Khaya.
Day 3
Saddle up on our friendly steeds for a half/full day horse-ride high into the Hogsback mountains with packed lunch from a spectacular viewpoint. (Full-day ride optional extra R300.00) Enjoy a braai dinner around a raging bonfire back at Terra-Khaya.
Day 4
After breakfast indulge yourself in the magic of the Tyhume Indigenous Forest. Visit the big tree and enjoy scintillating waterfalls and rivers. Visit one of our local pubs for lunch and explore the hamlet of Hogsback before returning to Terra-Khaya for dinner, a hot bath and a comfy bed. (Abseiling down Madonna & Child waterfall optional extra R275.00)
Day 5
Gear up for an invigorating downhill mountain bike experience, down the challenging Michell’s pass, through Seymour village back to Elundini Backpackers for your last comfy night of an unreal Amathole Extreme Adventure.
Day 6
Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast as you ease your sore muscles into the reality of the other life, alternatively indulge yourself some more with a Xhosa village tour (optional extra R50.00pp)
Wild Amathole Hike and Horse-ride Adventure:4 day – 3 nights R3450.00
Day 1
Arrive at Elundini Backpackers – enjoy a lekker traditional potjie dinner in the heart of Elundini Village and overnight in their comfy Xhosa rondavel accommodation.
Day 2
Enjoy a delicious fried breakfast and join our local guide as you hike up into the Amathole mountains towards Hogsback and Terra-Khaya. Delight in a scrumptious picnic lunch as you take in the spectacular vistas of Amathole valleys and mountains. Overnight at Terra-Khaya, enjoy warm fires and a delicious home-cooked dinner.
Day 3
After breakfast, saddle up the horses and start the trek back to Elundini. Stop at the Secret Waterfall for a packed lunch before heading back down into the Amathole valley, where a warm welcome, hot showers, cold beers delicious dinner and a comfortable bed awaits you.
Day 4
Wake up to the sounds and views of a vibrant Xhosa village as you pack your bags and head home or extend your stay and unwind in this beautiful village and enjoy a Xhosa village tour (optional extra R50.00pp)
Wild Forest & Mountain Adventure:(Hike, Horse-ride/cycle & Village Tour) 4 day – 3 nights R3450.00
Day 1
Enter the land of “Tolkien” and get comfy at Terra-Khaya Eco-lodge as you slip into the world of fairies, forests and fantasy! Enjoy a home-cooked dinner, warm fires and comfy bed before your adventures begin.
Day 2
After breakfast nourish yourself in the mystery and magic of the Tyhume Indigenous Forest. Visit the big tree and enjoy scintillating waterfalls and rivers as you wander through these ancient Afromontane forests. Visit one of our local pubs for lunch and explore the hamlet of Hogsback before returning to Terra-Khaya for dinner. (Abseiling down Madonna & Child waterfall optional extra R275.00)
Day 3
After breakfast, saddle up the horses or climb on your bike and start the ride to Elundini. Stop at the Secret Waterfall for a packed lunch before heading down into the Amathole valley, where the warm welcome of Elundini Backpackers awaits you. Enjoy an afternoon Xhosa cultural village tour, including a bread-making lesson and shebeen (local home pub) visit.
Day 4
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as you ease your sore muscles before you are shuttled back to Terra-Khaya for an extended holiday or trip home.
Indigenous Mountain Adventure:(Hike, Horse-ride, Cycle & Cultural Experience) 4 day – 3 nights R3750.00
Day 1
Arrive at Terra-Khaya Eco-lodge for a true off-grid, natural, comfy living experience, with warm fires, healthy cooking and cosy cabins.
Day 2
Enjoy a hearty breakfast, before entering and experiencing our ancient indigenous forest. Visit our 2000-year-old Monarch (big tree) and enjoy gushing rivers and waterfalls as you breathe the pure air of our ever breathing ecosystem and Afromontane forests. After your hike, grab a bite at one of our local restaurants before abseiling the Madonna & Child Waterfall or setting out on a 2.5-hour ride through the Amathole escarpment for sunset. Then it’s back to Terra-Khaya for dinner and a chilled nights rest.
Day 3
Wake up to aromatic coffee and a hot breakfast before jumping on your bike and heading down Michell’s pass, through Seymour village to Elundini Backpackers, situated in the heart of a Xhosa village and community. Indulge yourself with a Xhosa cultural village tour, enjoy bread making and drinking in a shebeen (local home pub). Make sure Lieve cooks you a Xhosa pizza for dinner, whilst enjoying a beer or 3 with Elliot.
Day 4
After breakfast grab the shuttled back to Terra-Khaya with the feeling of real Eastern Cape vuma within you.