On our way to East London, we stopped briefly at Reef Café for breakfast before taking a short hike around Nahoon Point Nature Reserve. Proclaimed in 2004, this beautiful coastal reserve stretches along more than two kilometres of largely unspoiled shoreline, featuring coastal sandstone formations, rocky shores, secluded coves, and sandy beaches.
Our main goal was to reach the famous Bat’s Cave. In 1964, researchers discovered Bat’s fossilised human and animal footprints, dating back approximately 124,000 years. The remarkable preserved rock slab is now housed at the East London Museum.
Unfortunately, the access boardwalk was in very poor condition, with several badly damaged, neglected sections. We tried to continue by scrambling over the sharp coastal rocks, but after a while, we decided it was simply too risky and turned back.
Instead, we explored the elevated wooden walkways, which protect the fragile dune vegetation while offering lovely views across the Indian Ocean. With a bit of luck, you might even spot whales passing along the coast during the right season.
