The route starts at the Kei River Mouth, outside East London, Eastern Cape, and goes up the coastline to the Wild Coast Sun in Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal (or reverse). The route is a mix of beaches, cattle paths, and rough tracks, with many river crossings along the way. Some swimming is required depending on the tides; only a few rivers have ferries available. There are not many options for resupply. With the route passing through small villages with holiday cottages and rural homesteads, the main points for resupply are Coffee Bay and Port St Johns. Wild Camping is relatively remote with very few people on the coastline itself.
This route can be completed without crossing public property, though entry permits may be required at some nature reserves along the way. Vehicle access is limited, and drinking water needs to be planned carefully in advance.
