Waterfall Bluff Transkei
Waterfall Bluff Transkei
Waterfall Bluff, where the Mlambomkhulu (the big river) flows directly into the ocean, is simply too beautiful for words.
The Transkei coastline boasts some incredible waterfalls, but Waterfall Bluff, as it is commonly named, is just a breath taking waterfall and a must see when visiting our area.
Waterfall Bluff can be accessed either as a hike, leaving Luphuthana and heading south until the hike leads into Waterfall Bluff, or via the ocean on board our vessel Offshore 1 from a launch through the surf at Port St John’s https://offshoreportstjohns.com/shop/.
The scenery change as we get closer to Waterfall Bluff is nothing short of dramatic. It is like WOW!!!!!
There are few waterfalls in the world that flow off the top of a cliff directly into the ocean and Waterfall Bluff is home to 2 of these.
In the video below you will see the Mlambomkhulu (the big river) drops an initial 33 metres and then a further 60 metres into the ocean below.
The smaller but higher Mfihlelo Falls are found 2.4km further to the west.
Cathedral Rock is another spectacular piece of scenery close to Waterfall Bluff.
Hikers enjoy sitting underneath the ledge at Waterfall Bluff and for the adventurous, getting closer to the actual fall, sitting on the ledge and getting a good spray, is the ultimate.
A visit to our area is not complete if you have not visited Waterfall Bluff. If you need to extend your stay to do this, it will be so rewarding.
If you choose to hike to the waterfall, it is an easy hike and will take approximately 40 minutes one way, that is if you do not stop to enjoy the stunning scenery along the way. You will need to negotiate the river before Drifters Camp before the hike begins. Make sure that you know the tides.
If you choose the boat option, it is a half day trip leaving Port St John’s at around 07h30 in the morning and returning just after lunch. Refreshments are provided on board Offshore 1 vessel. We have a minimum of 4 for the trip and a maximum of 10. It is definitely a weather permitting trip.