- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Umzumbe KZN
A quiet little South Coast town.
No canibals nowadays
Shaka Zulu and his fearsome warriors wiped out the resident cannibals in the early 1800’s, and ever since Umzumbe has been a friendly, laid-back community with beautiful swimming beaches, great waves and no man-eaters (unless they come bikini-clad)...
Shaka Zulu and his fearsome warriors wiped out the resident cannibals in the early 1800’s, and ever since Umzumbe has been a friendly, laid-back community with beautiful swimming beaches, great waves and no man-eaters (unless they come bikini-clad)...
Surf Alert!
Umzumbe has some of the best waves on the South Coast, especially in winter!
Places to Stay
- Mantis and Moon Backpackers
A quiet beach with warm water year round, thumping surf and safe swimming is just a 2 minute walk away. Most mornings see dolphins cruising around the point.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
A laid-back backpackers located 100-metres from the beach a haven for the perfect Jbay experience.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
An awesome way to spend your day. Lose yourself in the oceans and meet the denizens of the deep.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Buccanner backpackers offer surf lessons, day trips and much more.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)
This log cabin is set close to the world’s highest bungy jump with a huge view over the Bloukrans Gorge and indigenous forest below.
(Bloukrans,Garden Route)
This is Cape Town's longest running travel centre.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
Little Brak Beach House offers fab out-of-town tranquillity and loads of comfort .
(Little Brak,Garden Route)
Be king of the hill for a day or three.
(Bethlehem,Free State)
Where Backpackers hit Cape Town City Centre and enjoy life on Long Street
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Glass blowing, arts, crafts and refreshment all under one roof.
(MbabaneSwazi,Swaziland)
Great bridgeand bungy jumping at the Gouritz River.
(Mossel Bay,Garden Route)
