• 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.
  • Culture

    Culture vultures can get their fill of museums, art galleries, Anglo/Boer/Zulu/bullet slinging/spear throwing battle sites. Southern Africa’s history is flavoured by a variety of exotic influences and there’ll be something to suit everyone’s taste. Just don’t expect 1 000 year old cathedrals. This icons covers all cultural interests.
  • Daytrips

    Things to do when you looking for even more fun!
  • Diving

    South Africa has some fine dive sites. With a choice of oceans and conditions to choose from – not mention a huge variety of wreck and reef diving – water babies will have their hands full. This icon means it's time to pull out your fins.
  • Game Parks

    Africa is a wild continent and Southern Africa has fought hard to save her wildlife. A multitude of game parks pepper the area ranging from the impossibly exclusive to the downright affordable. A trip to the Kruger National Park is well worth while – although it is by no means the only game park worth visiting. This icon tells you that you're within game park visiting distance.
  • 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.
  • Jolling

    Jolling is a wonderful Afrikaans word for PARTYwhy-because-you-canING. And there’s lots of it in Southern Africa because the people are friendly , the beer is cheap and the nightlife whatever you want it to be. This icon tells you when to put on your dancing shoes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Whale watching

    Southern Right whales visit in winter, and many other whales are found along our shores.
  • Paragliding

    For all adventure junkies, who are looking for some of the best Paragliding in South Africa. Look here for your thrill.

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Horseriding

A lot of cowboy-type mentalities live in this country – so there is no shortage of ponies to ride. Trails vary in length from an hour to seven days. The choice is yours. This icon lets you know that horseriding is available nearby.

Places to Stay that offer this activity

  • Ashanti Lodge

    Ashanti backpackers is one of Cape Town's biggest hostels. They are a Cape Town backpackers which is busy, organised and knowledgeable and have a great building in a good location near the city centre of Cape Town.
  • Buccaneers Lodge and Backpackers

    Buccaneers is one of the best backpackers in South Africa, this unique backpackers is a place that most travellers will visit - check it out for yourself.
  • Bulungula

    Situated within a vibrant Xhosa community overlooking a spectacular untouched beach, this is a true glimpse into rural Africa.
  • Khotso Mountain Lodge

    Ride from Khotso backpackers in the Southern Drakensberg over the mountains and into Lesotho.
  • Southern Comfort Horse Ranch

    Southern Comfort - a 26 hectare horse farm - is situated in the heart of the Knysna forest overlooking indigenous forest.
  • Starling Village Backpackers

    At Starling you’ll experience all the beauty, wildlife, culture and all the adventure that you came to find in South Africa.
  • Swellendam Backpackers Lodge

    Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam Backpackers is set on a massive property with its own mountain stream.
  • The Trading Post Guest House

    This Lesotho backpackers is set in the grounds of the original trading post and is a good base for exploring the beautiful Lesotho surroundings.

What to do

  • Amadiba Adventures

    This is an amazing trip into the heart of the Wild Coast. Their office open daily from 7am to 10pm.
  • Chubeka Trails

    Horse trails and overnight trails in the Mlilwane Sanctuary
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Haggard and Brand Expeditions
A classic wilderness experience in true Rider Haggard style.
(Shamwari,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)

Phumla Private Bush Camp
Hire yourself a private bush camp.
(Wilderness,Garden Route)

Zambia Safari Company
Quality safaris and adventures in and around Vic Falls.
(Gordon's Bay and Strand,)

Amakhala ‘Hands On’ Volunteers
A Big Five Reserve that offers lessons…
(Grahamstown,)

Kruger View Backpackers
Stop over here if you're on the road between SA and Mozambique, or want to go from Mozambique to the Kruger and Swaziland and need to restock.
(Komatipoort,Mpumalanga)

Happy Hippo Backpackers
Happy Hippo is Durban's latest backpacker is a glam big sister to the Hippo Hide.
(Durban ,Durban)

Buffalo Backpackers
This East London backpackers is conveniently close East Londons's beaches, shops and bus station.
(East London,Sunshine Coast)

Amaranth Lodge
Self catering backpackers lodge built next to a dam overlooking the Swartberg Mountains
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)

Gekko Backpackers
This Cederberg backpackers is close to the mountains and hiking trails it is a good base for exploring the area.
(Citrusdal,West Coast)

Blue Sky Mining Backpackers
Set just outside Durban, Blue Sky Mining is interesting and an unusual place with awesome views.
(Warner Beach,South Coast)