- Grabouw
Apple, mountain bike and adventure country.
- Greyton Overberg
Greyton is rural tranquillity and quaint country scenes. There is a backpackers lodge in town.
- Betty's Bay
Betty's Bay is one of those places that grew up as a holiday home from home. there is a fantastic backpackers in town.
- Kleinmond
Because of its isolation Kleinmond was an outlaws’ stronghold for some 200 years. Nestled between two estuaries and bordered by fynbos covered mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Kleinmond is an appetising stop for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s a hikers paradise, and with consistently good swell, not bad for surfers either.
- Hermanus
A favourite weekend getaway spots for people living in Cape Town. Hermaus has a little bit of everything from long beaches, to whales populating the bay to a rocking nightlife......
- Fisherhaven
10 kilometres outside Hermanus.
- Gansbaai
Small fishing port on the Cape South Coast and famous for its Great White Sharks
- Bredasdorp
Situated 25km north of Cape Agulhas, Bredasdorp is a centre for wool, grain and dairy farming and lying in the heart of the Overberg, you’ll certainly know that you are in the “bread basket” of Africa…
- NapierWC
A tranquil and quirky country village.
- Arniston
This lovely little fishing village is set against an backdrop of impossibly blue seas and whitewashed cottages. Meander down to the harbour and choose a fish fresh off the boats, or take a walk to the caves and shout something you’d like to hear a few times.
- Riversdale
Set halfway between Cape Town and Knysna, this little town boasts some classic country attractions.
- Montagu Western Cape
Montagu is situated on Route 62, the road to wine and roses, this charming little village lies snoozing in the embrace of the mountains.
- Witsand
Known as the whale nursery of the East Coast, with the largest concentration of whales on the South African coastline, Witsand is at the mouth of the Breede River. It’s a peaceful town with excellent fishing.
- Robertson
Robertson lies on the Breede River Valley which is on Route 62. It is one of the longest wine routes in the world.
- Swellendam
Swellendam lies beneath some of the most spectacular peaks in the Langeberg range. These peaks used to be used as sundials by the farmers who called them 10, 11, 12 and 1 o'clock. Today, old oak trees, wide roads and whitewashed homesteads recall Swellendam’s past as a frontier town. From here there’s easy access to a myriad outdoor wilderness experiences.
- Barrydale
Barrydale is situated at the top of the Tradouw pass and is on the R62
Cape Agulhas backpackers is set at the true southernmost tip of the continent. Is it really where the two oceans meet? Go there to see for yourself.
This is the true southernmost point of Africa. Early seafarers called it "Agulhas" which is Portuguese for needles. Some say it’s named for the wickedly sharp rocks which have foundered unwary boats rounding the shallow and dangerous point and others that it’s because they noticed that compass needles showed no deviation at this place (that must have been scary stuff). Tremendous rollers pound on this rocky coast and a lighthouse was built in 1849 to guide ships around the dangers of the cape. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Ocean supposedly meet and they say that to throw a bit of good luck your way, all you have to do is pee into water where the two oceans meet. Good luck girls.
The southernmost point in Africa, this is a magnetic destination for anyone who wants to do the furtherest highest lowest northest westest kind of thing.
Places to Stay
- Cape Agulhas Backpackers
The Southernmost Backpackers in Africa....
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Nature's Way backpackers in Mtunzini borders on the Siyayi Coastal Park. It is 132km north of Durban.
(Mtunzini,Zululand)
Ex Sleek Hostel, they've re-created the whole place from the ground up and are huge fans of live music (it's all soundproofed, don’t fret).
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
The epitome of "Trailer Park Luxury" set amongst the whispering pines
(Grabouw,Overberg )
This Jeffrey's Bay backpackers is located next to the lagoon and has miles of nature reserve - a truly lovely spot.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
The Roc ‘n Rope Lodge hosts climbers from around the world
(Waterval Boven,Mpumalanga)
MozVolunteers is a small volunteer organisation based in Xisondwe, Zavora.
(Zavora,Mozambique)
Formerly the Phoenix Hotel now a great Backpackers Hostel
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Hire yourself a private bush camp.
(Wilderness,Garden Route)
Think of a cultural tour in Zululand and they probably offer it - or something like it.
(Eshowe,Zululand)
Deal directly with a township guide.
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
