- 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.
- 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.
Mdumbi Backpackers
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| Physical address........ Mdumbi River Mouth |
In the Mdumbi River valley in the heart of rural Transkei, this small settlement on the coast has brilliant surf and great fishing. As there’s only one small shop, we suggest that self-caterers stock up before arriving.
Directions
Turn left off Coffee Bay Road onto Umdumbi Road (5km outside Coffee Bay). Follow Mdumbi signs, ± 23km.
Turn left off Coffee Bay Road onto Umdumbi Road (5km outside Coffee Bay). Follow Mdumbi signs, ± 23km.
Surfers Paradise
Experience rural South Africa while staying in comfortable traditional mud huts. Embraced by beaches, forests and estuaries Mdumbi offers guided coastal walks, point break surf, river kayaking, horse rides and forest massages.
Mdumbi Backpackers is SA’s most community active backpackers with all activities and 50% of Mdumbi belonging to the community.
Rates
Dorms R115 (volunteers 3rd night free); Doubles R245; Camping R65.
Extras
FTTSA accredited. Meals. Pre-book shuttle from Mthatha (Baz Bus) and Coffee Bay.
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