- 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.
- Hiking Drakensberg
With Southern Africa’s abundant natural magnificence, hikers will be in their element. Trails range from short to long, easy to almost impossible, and beautiful to breath-takingly-mind-boggling. This icon points to great hiking areas.
- 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.
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| Physical address........ On the beach Coffee Bay |
The Coffee Shack is superfantasticallydelicious so go and stay a while…
Daily shuttle from Baz Bus stop in Mthatha.
The Coffee Shack is fantastically delicious so go and stay for a few days, months, lifetimes... Right on the beach, overlooking the river mouth, the hostel boasts one of the nicest locations in South Africa, so allow yourself enough time to explore, discover and enjoy it. Start off by climbing the hill - preferably armed with a just-cooked crayfish, bottle of something cold and bubbly and someone spunky. Once at the very top, do a slow 360º turn to confirm that you have just, in fact, landed in Nirvana. Hah! Lucky you. Now plonk yourself down, crack open the crayfish and bottle of bubbly (ok, beer’s good enough) and make a toast to something stupid like celebrating the next 10 best days of your life. There’s plenty of space to do your own thing, so lose yourself in the hills, the ocean, the hammocks or the bar.
They offer delicious meals, real cappuccinos, free oysters and mussels at the bar and their bathrooms kick arse.
Dorms R120; Doubles R300; Camping R70.
5th night free
AroundAboutCars/Moola Magic discount.
Fair Trade certified.
Ask about the quiet thatched huts (doubles and dorms) across the beach.
Try the cheapest professional surf lessons in the universe - R40 (2 hours).
Community dancers and singers perform on a regular basis. Join them in their village on Fridays for traditional food, song and dance.
They’ve explored this incredible coastline from bottom to top and will take you to secret places only the locals know about.
• The ultimate beach day - R40.
Professional surf lessons, beach volley, collect shells and a tan. Surfboards and wetsuits included.
• Selection of quality surfboards for hire - R35/half day.
• Hole in the Wall guided hike, watch the whales, experience local flora and culture (lift back incl.) - R60.
• Test your balance and scramble (or jump) down the Mpuzi Cliff through the caves to the jacuzzi - R60.
• Amaze your senses on the full day hike to Easy Falls and swim up the river to the hidden waterfall. Summer only - R100.
Tipsy Tuesdays - it’s theme party night so get dressed up, slurp free punch, have a jol*, win prizes.
Free Sunday night stuffing - pig out on a divine potjie*.
Sweet sundowners - to fantabulous locations every, um, sunset (weather permitting).
Off to Breezy and Lwandile Point with Dave for waves of a lifetime.
• Spend a night with a local Xhosa family to experience the real thing - R130 incl. dinner.
• Taste traditional living firsthand, test the local sangoma’s* magic muti*. Chat to villagers and join in whatever’s on the go - R80.
Check out www.sustainablecoffeebay.org.za to see how you can contribute to local community projects.
All trips include lunch.
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