South African pro surfers Ricky Basnett, Emma Smith and Avuyile "Avo" Ndamase set off on an epic overlanding surf adventure - a 4x4 road trip to find perfect waves off the beaten track in the incredibly beautiful Transkei region (now the Eastern Cape) of South Africa. The Transkei is one of the most beautiful road trips in South Africa and one of the best places to visit in South Africa - a top travel destination!

Along their journey down the scenic wild coast of South Africa, the trio visit renowned surf spots like the right hand point break at Mdumbi, Lwandile and the beautiful beach break at Coffee bay; and enjoy fun waves and picturesque conditions. In fact, Jeffrey's bay local Emma Smith, became the first female surfer to grace the cover of Zigzag surf magazine with a picture taken of her surfing at Mdumbi on the first day of this trip. But the gorgeous, largely untouched parts of the Eastern Cape are difficult to access and the surfers require their Mitsubishi Triton 4x4 bakkies to reach many of the surf spots. This results in a fair amount of time exploring unknown nooks along the rugged coastline, driving over hills and along sheer cliff faces, dodging cows on the gravel roads and navigating through friendly villages - a proper African surf mission!

A visit to the Transkei wouldn't be complete without a visit to the iconic Hole in the wall, an impressive natural rock archway, just outside Coffee Bay; and the trio of professional surfers decide to attempt the impossible - surfing the legendary hole in the wall. Ricky Basnett has surfed the best waves in the world, but there is something special about surfing this unique place - a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Every surfer looking for an epic surf trip should consider a road trip through South Africa, and the Transkei.

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00:00 The beautiful scenery of the Transkei, South Africa
1:21 Ricky Basnett looking for waves in the Transkei
2:20 Surfing epic waves at Mdumbi, South Africa on a gorgeous winters day
3:55 4x4ing through the Transkei hills
5:00 Road trip to surf Coffee Bay South Africa
5:35 Surfer girl Emma Smith explains what it's like to surf in the Transkei
6:40 Visiting the spectacular Hole in the Wall in South Africa
8:24 Ricky Basnett sketchy surf at Hole in the wall

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