- Surfing South Africa
South Africa is a fantastic surf destination. With two different oceans – the icy Atlantic and the warm Indian – bordering the country, there are a large numbered of surf spots with a wide variety of waves. So no matter if you’re a beginner or if you’ve been around since Captain James Cook, you’ll find something to suit you. This icon idicates good surf stops.
- Nature in South Africa
There is lots of it. And most of it is protected so there are huge tracts of unspoilt loveliness that will have any nature lover coming back for more. This icon indicates naturally beautiful areas away from any major civilisation.
- Baz Bus Backpacker Bus
The Baz Bus backpacker bus is a hop-on’ hop-off backpackers bus that has a variety of routes around South Africa. It’s an easy way to get from A to B and a fun way to meet other travellers.
- Volunteers
These places offer volunteer work.
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| Physical address........ 2nd Beach Road Port St Johns |
Amapondo is a friendly laid-back place which overlooks Second Beach with its good swimming.
From town: Left at 1st junction. Over 2 speed bumps. Right at next tarred road. Follow road. See sign on right.
Amapondo is run by people born and bred in the area so they bubble over with info and suggestions for Pondo-licious things to do.
There are free hikes daily, not to mention day trips to waterfalls, sangoma ceremonies, caves, gorges and remote rural villages. Kick-start your day with an early morning yoga session, a massage or reflexology at the hands of a qualified therapist.
Chill in their hammocks or beat drums around their campfire, spend hours on the beach or join them for a party in their rocking bar.
While away your days in their new private self-catering en suite cottages enjoying the stunning sea view from your bed if you can’t make it to your deck. Aaah, the Wild Coast hardships!
The wonderful PSJ to Coffee Bay hike starts here.
Texas Hold ’Em Tournaments are held every Wednesday and Sunday night.
Dorms from R100; Doubles from R300; En suite cottages from R450; Family rooms from R350; Camping from R60. 5th night free. Rocking bar and restaurant. Internet.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
They organise volunteer projects and can book day trips and safaris.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)
Stay here and they'll get you to the Delta on an affordable trip.
(MaunBotswana,Botswana)
A warm backpackers on the south coast which welcomes with a beautiful view, and great home cooking.
(Leisure Bay,South Coast)
Livingstone's original backpacker and gateway to the north.
(Livingstone,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
Situated within a vibrant Xhosa community overlooking a spectacular untouched beach, this is a true glimpse into rural Africa.
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
This Drakensberg backpacking hostel is surrounded by indigenous gardens and beautiful mountains.
(Northern Drakensberg,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
Formerly the Phoenix Hotel now a great Backpackers Hostel
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Awesome adventures in Sabie...
(Sabie Mpumalanga,Mpumalanga)
East London backpackers is just 50m from Orient beach with restaurants, clubs and pubs nearby.
(East London,Sunshine Coast)
People from PE are smooth operators when it comes to finding a soul mate to share their ride.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
