• Southern Drakensberg

    The Southern Drakensberg is a beautiful area leading up into the Drakensberg and Lesotho. It includes Sani Pass, The Kamberg Nature Reserve and the Loteni Nature reserve.
  • Bulwer

    Bulwer has two backapcking hostels in it and lies at the foot of the Drakensberg monutains.
  • The Battlefields

    You can get your fill of historic events here as many Anglo, Boer and Zulu wars were fought here.
  • Pietermaritzburg

    The area makes a great base for exploring the Drakensberg and heading off into Leostho. There is heaps to do in the nearby vicinity with mountains, rivers and more offering themselves up for fun activities.
  • Central Drakensberg

    The Central Drakensberg is made up of Giant’s Castle, Injasuti, Champagne Castle and Cathedral Peak. It's a place that calls to your soul.
  • Northern Drakensberg

    The northern section includes the Royal Natal National Park and the spectacular Golden Gate National Park in the Free State.
  • Kestell

    Sleep in a lovely old house, sample some delicious home made jam…and take some travelling with you.
  • Boston Drakensberg

    Boston is located at the foot of the mighty Drakensberg mountains. it is also part of the midlands meander.

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Howick

Originally a ferry crossing, now the crossroads between the Berg, the Battlefields and adventures


Originally established close to the ferry crossing above the Howick Falls, this town is situated betweent the Berg and the Battlefields. Other waterfalls are found nearby and the Karkloof forest with its 88m waterfall and canopy tours is a popular destination.

What to do

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Old Mac Daddy
The epitome of "Trailer Park Luxury" set amongst the whispering pines
(Grabouw,Overberg )

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.
(Plettenberg Bay,Garden Route)

AroundAboutCars
People from PE are smooth operators when it comes to finding a soul mate to share their ride.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)

Fatima's Place Maputo
Centrally located in Maputo, Fatima's is Mozambique's longest running backpackers hostel.
(Maputo,Mozambique)

Away With The Fairies
Set on a huge property with lovely gardens and overlooking the mystical Hogsback Peaks, this is a wonderful backpacker.
(Hogsback,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)

Wild Sky Paragliding
Train to become a paraglider or just hang around groundside.
(Bulwer,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)

Bulungula
Situated within a vibrant Xhosa community overlooking a spectacular untouched beach, this is a true glimpse into rural Africa.
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)

Untouched Adventures
They offer scuba diving, ocean kayaking and Lilo trips at the Storms River Mouth
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)

African Heart

(Observatory,Cape Town)

Gemini Backpackers Lodge
This Johannesburg Backpackers is set on a large property.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)