Hole-in-the-Wall Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa, Tours &

⁰

Hole-in-the-Wall- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

+3 Photos

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Hole-in-the-Wall, a remarkable natural phenomenon on South Africa's Wild Coast, welcomes explorers to a scenic marvel where earth meets myth. This tidal island, framed by the Mpako River's mouth and overshadowed by enduring sandstone and shale, features an awe-inspiring natural arch carved by relentless sea waves. Large enough to permit sailboats, this gateway connects the land to the ocean's mysteries at low tide, revealing a path steeped in cultural lore and natural grandeur. Known as esiKhaleni or 'Place of Noise' to the Xhosa people, it embodies ancient tales of love, defiance, and mystical beings, echoing the turbulent history of both natural disasters and maritime tragedies in its vicinity. With accommodations in its namesake village, visitors are invited to experience this acoustic marvel, where the sea's perpetual song narrates stories of past and present, making Hole-in-the-Wall a compelling chapter in South Africa's diverse tapestry of attractions.

Operators offering tours in South Africa

Attractions in South Africa

Kruger National Park

Cape Town

Garden Route National Park

4.6

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

4.6

Addo Elephant National Park

4.6

Blyde River Canyon

Drakensberg

4.8

Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park

4.8

Reviews of Hole in the Wall

Lester Miller

4
Reviewed: 2024-08-18

The resort is nice and clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. The location is breath taking.
mashilo leon maleka

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-20

It’s heaven up until you meet some doggy tour guides.some people might never feel safe…
Fikelephi Ndisile

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-07

Hole in the Wall is a breathtaking natural wonder that exceeded my expectations with its stunning scenery, tranquil atmosphere, and rich cultural significance. From hiking and swimming to simply taking in the views, this incredible destination offers something for everyone and left me with unforgettable memories.
Hulisani Dongola

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-27

Absolutely stunning sight. Free entrance to the beach but a bit of a hike down to the beach. Local tour guides offer tours, you are free to accept or decline.
Frederik van der Merwe

1
Reviewed: 2024-03-14

The hole in the wall is probably a pretty sight. We were in Coffee Bay and weren't able to see it and will most definitely not go back to try again. There was rain the weekend we visit, this made all the roads in Coffee Bay muddy and unable to drive to the hole in the wall (I took a picture of a stormwater channel hole next to the road, that's the only hole we saw, lol). The worst thing was the road going to Coffee Bay; it is so terrible with uncountable potholes, I will never drive on that road again, and to be honest, Coffee Bay is not worth it. Have 3 nice pictures of the morning sunrise, but that's it.