Kei Mouth is situated on the south bank of the Kei River, beyond which, lies adventure in 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.
For hikers, Kei Mouth is the start of the legendary "Strandloper Trail", which begins nearby and passes through Morgan Bay and Haga Haga before terminating 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.
Intrepid explorers will be thrilled by the pontoon adventure, as vehicles and passengers are ferried across the Kei River, to the adventures of the Transkei Wild Coast. For a great day trip, head for the wreck of The Jacaranda, which has been high and dry on the beach since 1971. It's about an hour on foot up the beach from the Trennery's Hotel, which also has a map at reception for 4x4 enthusiasts, complete with GPS co-ordinates showing you how get there.
Kei Mouth is exceptionally popular with anglers; the area offers excellent fishing grounds both at the coast and in the Kei River, which is navigable for several kilometres upstream. Launching from the Kei River Mouth is an exhilarating start to a wonderful day out at sea with magnificent views of the Wild Coast.
Activities in the area include river cruises, golf, deep-sea fishing, fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking and nature trails, rock climbing, abseiling, surfing, canoeing, microlighting, horse riding, 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.
The village of Morgan 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.
Accommodation on offer in Kei Mouth includes: Hotels, Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering apartments and houses to Camping. Kei Mouth has a range of accommodation to suit all tastes.
The new tar road has significantly shortened travelling time from East London to only 1 hour. Visitors need not worry about the lack of facilities. The shops are well stocked with foodstuffs and other necessities. Fresh bread, milk and newspapers are delivered daily. There is a post office, library, petrol station, garage and hardware store.
