- 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..
- 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.
- Oribi Gorge
This spectacular gorge is one of the South Coast highlights.
- 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
Trafalgar
Trafalgar’s marine reserve protects the only marine fossil beds in South Africa.
Trafalgar’s marine reserve protects the only marine fossil beds in South Africa. The petrified forest is situated in an inter-tidal zone and can be found at just south of the Trafalgar pool at low tide. This is a good spot for sailing and wind surfing.
Surf
Average beach break but with the advantage of having some reasonable lefts, a rarity in this land of right point breaks. Also holds moderate southwesterly winds
Average beach break but with the advantage of having some reasonable lefts, a rarity in this land of right point breaks. Also holds moderate southwesterly winds
Avast there me hearties
The town has a nautical theme with the streets named after admirals and naval battles.
The town has a nautical theme with the streets named after admirals and naval battles.
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A grand backpacking hostel in midst of Cape Town city centre, within waltzing distance of almost everything a Cape Town Backpacker could need.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Crisscross Africa with a tour operator that can navigate borders and bushveld with ease. African Trails runs budget overland tours from Cape Town, Jozi and Vic Falls. All you need to do is decide what size adventure you wear...
(Knysna,Garden Route)
A canopy tours that also crosses the Letaba River.
(Tzaneen,Limpopo)
Years of experience and 24 trips that last from 3 to 16 days.
(The Kruger National Park,)
A newly renovated Backpackers in the heart of Cape Town!
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
See Soweto the eco-friendly, local way.
(Oribi Gorge,Johannesburg)
Tucked away in the magnificent Baviaanskloof is the blissfully remote Kamerkloof
(Addo Elephant Park,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
Set just outside Durban, Blue Sky Mining is interesting and an unusual place with awesome views.
(Warner Beach,South Coast)
An easy going and friendly backpackers in the heart of Pretoria.
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
A sanctuary, a volunteer opportunity and a chance to see animals in the wild.
(Thornhill,Sunshine Coast)
