Discover the Wild Coast with Amapondo, your home by the sea in Port St Johns.
We offer a wide variety of immersive accommodation experiences, welcoming adventure seekers, families, and business travellers looking for comfort, connection, and coastal beauty.
Choose from our private Seaview Self-catering Cabins overlooking the ocean, modern en-suite Retreat Rooms, or comfortable Basecamp Rooms, and enjoy welcoming communal spaces where stories are shared and friendships are made.
Our Retreat Rooms offer modern comfort with en-suite bathrooms, TV, fridge, coffee station, and selected rooms featuring a kitchenette and seating area.
Explore the Wild Coast, think hidden waterfalls, wild coastal hikes, and a real taste of Xhosa culture, all wrapped up in Pondoland’s relaxed, unspoilt vibe.
The Sardine Run (June-July) is a premier ocean safari, featuring massive, fast-moving bait balls of sardines pursued by thousands of predators like dolphins, sharks, seals, and Cape Gannets.
Just a little heads-up — our lovely on-site restaurant is open daily, serving delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with beautiful sea views. It’s the perfect spot to relax, enjoy a great meal, and soak up the Wild Coast atmosphere.
Our welcoming team is always on hand to help you experience the very best of the Wild Coast. Join us at Amapondo for an unforgettable journey along South Africa’s breathtaking coastline.
Bazbus has become THE way to travel around South Africa in a safe, flexible, and fun way!
The Bazbus stops at Mthatha Ultra Shell Station and from there, we’re happy to pick you up with our shuttle service! IMPORTANT: Book your transfer to Port St Johns at least 3 days in advance, email natalie@amapondo.co.za for quote.
Amapondo Backpackers is easy to get to by bus. Take one of the buses listed below to Umtata (Mthatha) Ultra Shell Station or even better Mthatha Station, and from there, we’re happy to pick you up with our shuttle service! IMPORTANT: Book your transfer to Port St Johns at least 3 days in advance, email natalie@amapondo.co.za for quote.
Several bus operators go to Umtata every day from both the eastern and western direction:
Port St. Johns is situated between East London (4 hours) and Durban (5 hours).
Directions from East London:
Directions from Durban:
You can fly to Mthatha from Johannesburg, and from there on carry on with either a taxi or a shuttle to Port St. Johns.
Fly to East London, rent a car and drive the (N2) scenic Great Kei River Pass towards Mathatha and then take the R61 to Port St Johns.
You can also try a more alternative way by charting a flight directly to Port St. Johns from East London. If you choose to do it this way you will be greeted by a stunning sight when you land at the so-called Gates of Port St. Johns, a couple of twin mountains, Thesiger and Sullivan, which lie on either side of the mouth of the Umzimvubu River.
For more information, please go to East London Air Services
