Kei mouth
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The seaside village of Kei Mouth is located on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast of South Africa and is about 90 km east of East London. Kei Mouth is situated on the south bank of the Kei River, beyond which, lies the rural former homeland of the Transkei. The subtropical climate, unpolluted beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean make Kei Mouth ideal for bathers, surfers and sunbathers throughout the year.
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Kei Mouth is about 90km (a 1 hour drive) away from East London and is accessible by a newly created tar road.
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The are no buses or taxis in Kei Mouth.
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Kei Mouth is the start of the legendary Strandloper Trail, which passes through Morgan's Bay and Haga Haga and terminates at Gonubie. For shorter walks, there are of course the beaches, as well as walks to the viewing platforms on Signal Hill and down Lover's Lane.
One of South Africa's two remaining car pontoons operates in Kei Mouth. Vehicles and passengers are ferried across the Kei River to the Transkei Wild Coast. From here you can head for the wreck of The Jacaranda, which has been high and dry on the beach since 1971. It's about an hour's beach walk from the Trennery's Hotel, which has a map at reception for 4x4 enthusiasts, complete with GPS co-ordinates showing you how get there.
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Kei Mouth is exceptionally popular with anglers; there are excellent fishing grounds both at the coast and in the Kei River, which is navigable for several kilometres upstream. Deep Sea Fisherman can launch from the mouth of the Kei River.
- Activities, [1]. Activities in the Kei Mouth area include river cruises, golf, fly fishing, deep-sea fishing, mountain biking, horse riding, hiking and nature trails, rock climbing, abseiling, surfing, canoeing, microlighting, game viewing and bird watching. Why not stop in at the Hazel Jeffries Shell Museum, they have hundreds of varieties of shells on display and are considered to be amongst the best in South Africa. edit
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- Joy-Mari Gift Shop (Gift Shop), Grosvenor Street (across from square), ☎ +27827817283. 08:30 - 17:00. A LOCAL GIFT SHOP, making you feel welcome and at home. This shop is filled with wonderfull gifts, mostly handmade. Anything from handmade greeting cards, toys, kites, ornaments, candles right through to cakes and tarts. Marie and Joyce (owners) invite you to a special experience. edit
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- 1 Damba Drive, 1 Damba Drive, ☎ +27 (0)43 841-1286, [2]. Ground floor apartment with enclosed braai area and fully equipped kitchen, sleeps 2 - 10. DSTV available (bring your own Smart Card). From R500 per night. edit
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The beautiful seaside village of Morgan's Bay and its famous cliffs is only 7km away, 4 km beyond that lies the pristine Double Mouth Nature Reserve and the aptly named Bead beach, site of a 16th Century Portuguese shipwreck, it's the perfect place to do a little treasure hunting for Ming porcelain and Carnelian beads.
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