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From the moment you arrive our incredible reception staff will explain to you how Buccaneers works - the places where there's lots happening and the quiet spaces where nothing happens. Our activity list is lengthy so plan for a lengthy stay! Free Activities!Buccaneers Backpackers is famous for it's free afternoon activities and this winter we're offering even more - a new weekly schedule of activities for our guests - all absolutely FREE!     Monday: Haga-Haga Hike – join the 16km hike from Haga-Haga to Buccaneers in Cintsa. Experience stunning views of the rocky coastal shorelines, beautiful white sandy beaches and lush dune forests of the Wild Coast. Hikers meet at 8am in the breakfast room to fill up before departure around 8.30am. Buccaneers provide a shuttle to Haga-Haga where our Buccnaeers Guide, Yanez, will lead the hike from. Guests will arrival back in Cintsa at approximately 3pm. Wednesday: Beach Day - The gorgeous Cintsa beach is right on our doorstep so grab a surf board and a wetsuit (all free to hire on beach day!) and dive into the warm Indian Ocean for a free surf lesson! If you have any energy afterwards join in a game of Beach Volley Ball and enjoy afternoon drinks on the beach. The fun starts around 10 am! Thursday: Wild Coast School Visit - Jump into the bus at 12.30pm and join local Xhosa school kids at Bulugha school where they will put on a cultural performance. This performancehelps the schools to raise money for their school feeding scheme. Click here to find out more about Buccaneers relationship with Bulugha School. Friday: Theme Party!! - The skebenga Bar has been home to a wealth of revelry over the years so why stop now?! Each Friday means a different theme so keep an eye on our facebook page for an update on the weekly theme! Saturday: Chill out - sit by the pool, relax on the beach or sign up for one of our other activities or tours! Sunday: FREE Breakfast! - enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast in the stunning View of Africa Room!
*Schedule subject to change according to weather conditions and other determining factors. Surf School
"Learning to surf is not just about standing up on a surfboard" Our unique approach to surfing instruction aims to develop a broad understanding of ocean dynamics and therefore builds water confidence . The following aspects are covered:
Equipment provided:
After lunch you may keep the equipment for the remainder of the day as you practice your new skills. Hire Options:
Mountain Bike Trail
The scenic route
A 25 minute drive takes you to the start of the ride just inland of the coast. Traversing back roads you come into the rural village of Ngxingxolo for a brief stop and introduction to life in the “lallies”. You’ll get the chance briefly meet Mama Tofu and some members of this community before heading off on the gravel track and through Tainton village. A short uphill gets the legs burning before the long winding downhill to the “three bridges” of the Chefani River. As you climb the hill look to your right to see Cintsa Horses and Rehabilitation Farm The final part of the route links to Schafli Road and the ride ends back at Buccaneers where you can enjoy a swim in the pool and drink and snack at the bar. Why is AHJ a Responsible Tourism operator?African Heartland Journeys has founded itself on the ethical ethos of community involvement and local empowerment through tourism. From our beginnings we have sought to employ and train Chintsa locals in the business. Our guides on the half day experiences have been groomed on the mountain bike trail and developed into confident, loyal and valuable employees of whom we are very proud. Beach Horse Rides
"A freedom like few other experiences" The ride starts near Panorama Farm on the Chintsa West road before heading down to the rocky shores of Chintsa West. Keeping together as a group you pass the dunes and come onto the 4km stretch of open beach heading to Chefani Mouth. The return ride sees you wade the river near Buccaneers Backpackers and head along a bush track passing the dam and ending back near Panorama.
Private Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve with its high carrying capacity of wildlife offers visitors to the area the opportunity to view many of the big 5 from the comfort of open game viewing Land Rovers. All drives are lead by qualified game guides who will inform you of the richly diverse fauna and flora of the Eastern Cape. On route you will visit the lion enclosure, a drive through a protected area which boasts the rare pride of "white lions". Inkwenkwezi has seen their lions safely and naturally deliver two sets of cubs. Other game includes rhino, buffalo, giraffe, jackals, lynx and a wide range of plains game. Inkwenkwezi also offers the option of guided quad biking tours. Be led on a leisurely ride through the Wild Coast reserve viewing game in their natural habitat as you tackle the terrain on a quad. If you care to, you can opt to re-fuel after your ride with a 3 course epicurean lunch.
Xhosa Experience
Rural & Township Tour
Designed as an exciting and interesting look into two diverse worlds of the amaXhosa people as you visit the rural village of Ngxingxolo and the community of the Chintsa Township. Departing Chintsa you follow the back road through Tainton village arriving at the Ngxingxolo. Your first stop is at the homestead of Mama Tofu, a highly regarded member of the community and an inspiration to all who visit. An hour long visit allows you to learn of the culture, traditions and livelihoods of the rural amaXhosa as you interact with families and walk around this enchanting village. Quality traditional craft is available directly from crafters who live in the village. Our guides will point out the crèche and primary school which are two of Volunteer Africa 32 ° south education projects. Looping back around to Chintsa you will stop at the township entrance for an informative talk on this dynamic and progressive community. Walking through the township allows you to learn about the history, challenges and developments within Chintsa. Food gardens abound, with local growers running a weekly fresh produce market as part of Volunteer Africa 32 ° south and the Friends of Chintsa “From Township to Village” initiative which is a LED and urban renewal and greening program in its second year. The walk allows the visitor to traverse both the formal and informal sector and is designed to highlight some of the complexities faced by South Africa, while exposing a community of humble and happy residents despite enormous challenges. The tour will end back in Chintsa East. |
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