The tranquil Eastern Cape village of Kei Mouth lies situated on the south bank of the Kei River, and an hour north east of East London. The small Wild Coast village was established by the British as part of a buffer zone intended as a defense against warring Xhosa tribes after the 8th Frontier War, but today serves mainly as a popular holiday and retirement retirement destination.

Location

Kei Mouth lies on the R349 regional route which connects the village to East London and Morgans Bay. It also lies in close proximity to the N2 national highway allowing convenient access to KwaZulu Natal in the north, and Port Elizabeth and the Western Cape in the South.

Property

The appealing combination of a laid back ocean-side lifestyle, mild climate and access to amenities have caused an increase in demand in property for sale in Kei Mouth. Recent studies have shown that although the demand for property in this area has show a steady increase, the actual prices of property have not been affected much. Entry level homes for sale in the Kei Mouth area sell for just under R500 000, while mid-level properties often range between R750 000 and R850 000, and the more upmarket homes reaching up to the region of around ten million rand. Property for sale in Kei Mouth includes houses, town houses, apartments and flats, vacant land, and complexes.

Climate

Kei Mouth receives an average annual rainfall of about 699mm, with most rainfall occurring during the summer months .  It receives the lowest rainfall (13mm) in June and the highest (92mm) in November. Average midday temperatures for Kei Mouth range from 20°C in July to around 25°C in February. The region is the coldest during July when the mercury drops to 9.5°C on average during the night.

Recreation

Recreation in Kei Mouth is varied, however largely focused on the outdoor seaside activities such as canoeing, surfing and swimming. The village also offers excellent opportunities for fishing, while other activities in the area include scenic horse trails, abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking, 4x4 game viewing and birdwatching. Sporting facilities in Kei Mouth include a scenic nine hole golf course set along a nature reserve, a bowling green, squash and tennis courts.  Kei Mouth also hosts a number recreational  and social clubs which include Bridge, gardening, sewing and birding.

Medical facilities in Kei Mouth include a doctor, registered nurse, and physio therapist, while clinics and major hospitals can be found at nearby Qolora and East London.