- Port Edward
Port Edward is the last/first South African town before entering the Wild Coast, so it's a little more rugged than towns a few kilometres up the road, and yet a lot more developed than anything in the Wild Coast.
- Leisure Bay
Leisure Bay is just a short drive from Port Edward, the gateway to the Wild Coast.
- Southbroom
A stunning golf course, great beach, snake park, croc park and one of the finest shoe-makers in the country..
- Trafalgar
Trafalgar’s marine reserve protects the only marine fossil beds in South Africa.
- Ramsgate KZN
This flourishing holiday resort has boating on the lagoon and river, protected sea bathing, fishing and a fine beach.
- Margate
Margate is the quintessential South Coast holiday town.
- Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone has an excellent golf course, varied coastal and river mouth fishing, a tidal pool and sandy beach and is the gateway to Oribi Gorge.
- Umtentweni
A sweet little seaside town with warm surf and a quiet soul.
- Banana Beach
Banana Beach is aptly named for the profusion of wild strelitzia (banana) which are found growing locally.
- Umzumbe KZN
A quiet little South Coast town.
- Scottburgh/Park Rynie
Close to great scuba diving at Landers Reef and Aliwal Shoal, this is a good stop for underwater enthusiasts.
- Umkomaas
A small, relaxed seaside town, Umkomaas is home to the Aliwal Shoal – one of the world’s top 10 dive spots.
- Warner Beach
Warner Beach is just south of the airport and the buzz of the city of Durban.
- Paddock
Paddock is close to Oribi Gorge
Oribi Gorge
This spectacular gorge is one of the South Coast highlights.
We have a suspicion that locals have been keeping Oribi to themselves. But the secret’s now out. This spectacular gorge is one of the South Coast highlights. Cliffs rise out of the forest and hikes lead to scenic viewpoints, idyllic picnic spots and a dramatic waterfall. Wildlife includes buck, monkeys, birds and the ever-elusive leopard.
The gorge is a 24km long chasm, cut by the river through the sandstone 300 million years ago. It’s 5km wide and 400m deep. There are some magnificent lookout spots, with names Baboon’s Castle, the Pulpit and Lover’s Leap. The bird watching is excellent. The 200 odd species of birds include seven eagle and five kingfisher species. Vervet and samango monkeys (a leopard’s favourite snack) both hide in the forests.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
A quick lesson will soon have you zooting around Spier's vineyards and their famous protea garden, stopping to enjoy the spectacular scenery en zoot route.
(Stellenbosch,Cape Town)
Fisherhaven is before Hermanus, on the Bot River Lagoon.
(Fisherhaven,Overberg )
A backpackers in the (very large) penthouse - why not?
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Book a holiday on-line, find loads of info or just pick their brains…
(Cape Town City Bowl,)
S 23° 00” 000’ E 016° 52” 500’ is where it all starts.
(Windhoek,Namibia)
Durban Backpackers - On the Beach is on the beach and within walking distance of La Lucia Mall and a bunch of city amenities.
(Durban ,Durban)
A true African paradise with Ivory coloured beaches framed by green hills
(Mthatha Eastern Cape,Wild Coast)
Villa Wiese backpackers is a short walk from the centre of town, cinemas and the beach, this historic building has been converted into a practical and friendly backpackers.
(Swakopmund,Namibia)
The Baz Bus is a South African backpacker hop-on hop-off any time bus service. They have no time limit on their ticket, so you can travel whenever you like, and, what’s more, start from anywhere on the route.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
In Central PE and close to restaurants, shops and public transport, PE Backpackers is situated in a gracious old Victorian house.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
