• 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.
  • 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.
  • Banana Beach

    Banana Beach is aptly named for the profusion of wild strelitzia (banana) which are found growing locally.
  • 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

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Umtentweni

A sweet little seaside town with warm surf and a quiet soul.


Umtentweni lies at the mouth of the Mtentweni River which is named after a species of grass which grows on its banks, and has a calm lagoon, protected swimming area, tidal pool and good fishing.
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Woodlands Cottages
The perfect accommodation outside and inside of Kenton...
(Kenton-On-Sea,Sunshine Coast)

Sunflower Stop
A backpackers across the road from the 2010 world cup stadium
(Green Point,Cape Town)

Segway Gliding Tours
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)

Karkloof Canopy Tours
Fly through the forest on a foofie slide…
(Howick,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)

Daytrippers
Daytrippers offers a wonderful way to explore the Cape peninsula and winelands by bicycle.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)

Aloe Again
This backpackers has recently been renovated. It's a snazzy spot with great communal spaces, welcoming surfers and holidaymakers alike.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)

Getting wicked at the Wild Spirit
These guys offer great adventure on the Garden Route.
(Nature's Valley,Garden Route)

The Aardvark Guesthouse
This stylish Addo backpackers is close to the Addo.
(Addo Elephant Park,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)

Wicked Campers
Rent a camper in South Africa
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)

Fairy Knowe Backpackers
Fairy Knowe is a Wilderness backpackers which is set on an old rambling farm with masses of space, horses, dogs and birds, overlooking the wetlands.
(Wilderness,Garden Route)