• Chintsa-East

    Chintsa is supposedly named after the "crumbling" banks of its river during floods, the small town of Cintsa is split into two by the river and as it's one of the last towns before the Wild Coast starts, it already has some of the Wild Coast feel and beaches that run for miles and miles. We think that it's a lovely stop.
  • Morgan's Bay

    Morgan's Bay has some of the most dramatic high cliff scenery anywhere south of the Transkei Wild Coast.
  • Hole in the Wall

    The Hole in the Wall has formed through millennia of crashing waves and constant erosion.
  • Coffee Bay

    Unspoilt and undeveloped, Coffee Bay is a backpackers paradise with most people stopping off here on their trip up the coast. All you need is time…
  • Mpande EC

    Mpande is surrounded by exquisite scenery, wild walks and a warm little rural village.
  • Mthatha Eastern Cape

    Mthatha had a former name of Umtata, Mthatha is the Wild Coast's biggest city.Mthatha is a great place to get your shopping and banking needs if you are going to spend a bit of time on the Wild Coast.
  • Port St Johns

    Once a busy trading port, Port St Johns nestles on the banks of the Umzimvubu River. Many people arrive planning on spending just a few days, and end up leaving months later. It's called Pondo Fever and it's a pleasure.
  • Lubanzi

    A large area villages along the Transkei coast with breathtaking views
  • Mdumbi

    This small coastal settlement boasts great surf and fishing

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Bulungula

Bulngula is situated south of Coffee Bay and is the Wild Coast at its best. If you are offer the perfect holiday destination, you can't get much better than this.

The most perfect backpackers spot in the world!
Bulungula is located on a headland above the Xhora River, this simple rural village lives within the cycle of seasons. 
Women paint their faces with clay to block out the sun, make bricks, stamp maize for the evening meal, prepare traditional food, brew beer and collect firewood. Men make their own fishing rods from wood and wire, catch fish with throw nets, and crayfish and octopus by hand. Kids herd the cattle, chase the chickens, look after their younger siblings and play Follow the Backpacker.

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(randomly selected service providers from all regions)

Bloukrans Backpackers Lodge
This log cabin is set close to the world’s highest bungy jump with a huge view over the Bloukrans Gorge and indigenous forest below.
(Bloukrans,Garden Route)

Acacia Kruger Adventure Holidays
4 departures a week to the Kruger mean you can fit this one in for sure.
(The Kruger National Park,Mpumalanga)

Discovery Bed and Breakfast
Get over your tent blues here.
(MaunBotswana,Botswana)

African Ubuntu
A laid-back backpackers located 100-metres from the beach a haven for the perfect Jbay experience.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)

Moonlight Lodge
Easy access to the North West and to the Plilanesberg National Park.
(Hartbeespoort and surrounds,North West Province)

Lodge 96
A smaller lodge with a friendly owner - all rooms ensuite
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)

Shonalanga Lodge
Shonalanga lodge in St Lucia is in the centre of town and more of a lodge than a backpackers.
(St Lucia,Zululand)

Masakala Guesthouse
The most perfect of settings for any of the Dakensberg Backpackers and community run.
(Matatiele,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)

Amakaya Backpackers
This Plett backpackers is right up at the top of the Plettenberg Bay hill, with a great view.
(Plettenberg Bay,Garden Route)

Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve
A huge game conservancy
(Hectorspruit,Mpumalanga)