• 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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Whale watching

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


Places to Stay that offer this activity

  • Albergo For Backpackers

    This Plett backpackers is close to the centre of Plett. Albergo has great views of the ocean and offers plenty of outdoor adventures.
  • Amakaya Backpackers

    This Plett backpackers is right up at the top of the Plettenberg Bay hill, with a great view.
  • 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.
  • Hermanus Backpackers

    Hermanus Backpackers just gets better and better, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the live-wire owners, Braam and Hayley.
  • Mossel Bay Backpackers

    Mossel Bay Backpackers is located just 300m from the Inner and Outer Point surf spots. This backpacker lodge also has a guest house adjoined to it, if you are after a few more creature comforts.
  • Nothando Backpackers

    Nothando is situated in the centre of Plettenberg Bay and is a five star backpackers.
  • Simons Town Boutique Backpackers

    Simon’s Town Boutique Backpackers is close to Simon's Town station and the beach, the backpackers is well situated for access to the best of the peninsula.
  • Zoete Inval Travellers Lodge

    This Hermanus backpackers has been here forever. "Zoete Inval" means "drop in and make yourself at home" in Dutch - which is easy enough to do here.
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The Barn House
A retreat, organic farm and more.
(Not Set / NA,Not set / NA)

Helicharter Backpackers
Mad about helicopters? This place is for you.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)

Aliwal Dive Centre and Lodge
Aliwal Shoal is one of the world's top dive sites, so grab this opportunity to get out there and discover an awesome array of marine life.
(Umkomaas,South Coast)

Brown Sugar Backpackers
A perfect backpackers to stay at when in Johannesburg.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Backpackers Oasis Shanti
Oasis backpackers is situated in a large, comfortable house with a variety of accommodation options in Oudtshoorn.
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)

Mozdivers Zavora
Dedicated to getting the best out of the sea.
(Zavora,Mozambique)

Two Oceans Aquarium
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)

Melville International Backpackers
This Backpackers is in Melville the vibrant and cultural hub of Jozi!
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Abe Bailey Hostel
Muizenberg's and Cape Town's original youth hostel. It is a mere stroll from Muizenberg beach.
(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)

detourafrica.com
Discounts on backpackers travel in South Africa.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)