Mazeppa Bay is a picturesque, little village on the Wild Coast, famed for its angling off the rocks and great swimming beaches, all within walking distance of each other. First Beach is the most popular of the three beaches – with swaying palm trees and a one hundred metre suspension bridge. You would be forgiven if you thought you were on some tropical island and not at the southern end of Africa!
- Beaches
- Rock angling activities
Mazeppa Bay derives its name from the ship, the Mazeppa. It was captained by a CJ Cato, on its way to Delagoa Bay from Port Natal in 1842. The Mazeppa was in search of a British man-of war to rescue the Garrison, which had been besieged by the Boers. The captain steered the ship into what is now known as Mazeppa Bay for shelter and ran aground. Legend has it that its ruins are buried under the sand dunes at Mazeppa Bay.