- Port Edward
Port Edward is the last/first South African town before entering the Wild Coast, so it's a little more rugged than towns a few kilometres up the road, and yet a lot more developed than anything in the Wild Coast.
- Southbroom
A stunning golf course, great beach, snake park, croc park and one of the finest shoe-makers in the country..
- Trafalgar
Trafalgar’s marine reserve protects the only marine fossil beds in South Africa.
- Ramsgate KZN
This flourishing holiday resort has boating on the lagoon and river, protected sea bathing, fishing and a fine beach.
- Margate
Margate is the quintessential South Coast holiday town.
- Oribi Gorge
This spectacular gorge is one of the South Coast highlights.
- Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone has an excellent golf course, varied coastal and river mouth fishing, a tidal pool and sandy beach and is the gateway to Oribi Gorge.
- Umtentweni
A sweet little seaside town with warm surf and a quiet soul.
- Banana Beach
Banana Beach is aptly named for the profusion of wild strelitzia (banana) which are found growing locally.
- Umzumbe KZN
A quiet little South Coast town.
- Scottburgh/Park Rynie
Close to great scuba diving at Landers Reef and Aliwal Shoal, this is a good stop for underwater enthusiasts.
- Umkomaas
A small, relaxed seaside town, Umkomaas is home to the Aliwal Shoal – one of the world’s top 10 dive spots.
- Warner Beach
Warner Beach is just south of the airport and the buzz of the city of Durban.
- Paddock
Paddock is close to Oribi Gorge
Leisure Bay
Leisure Bay is just a short drive from Port Edward, the gateway to the Wild Coast.
Just outside Port Edward
The Boboyi River wends its way seawards through a nature reserve to meet the sea near Leisure Bay. A golden stretch of beach and a series of sheltered coves make this a beach holiday spot par excellence.
Places to Stay
- Ku-Boboyi River Lodge
A warm backpackers on the south coast which welcomes with a beautiful view, and great home cooking.
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Wild Spirit backpackers lodge just outside of Plettenberg Bay, is a wonderful place to stay at.
(Nature's Valley,Garden Route)
An escape from city lights with the Winelands, beach and the airport within easy reach.
(Grabouw,Overberg )
Hey Backpackers, here's a safe place to stay in the presigious suburb of Randburg for under R100 a head!
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
A Big Five Reserve that offers lessons…
(Grahamstown,)
This Hluhluwe backpackers is conveniently situated for easy access to Hluhluwe/iMfolozi park.
(Hluhluwe,Zululand)
A great backpackers in the centre of Windhoek.
(Windhoek,Namibia)
The Coffee Shack is superfantasticallydelicious so go and stay a while…
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
This new lodge is the Strand's only backpacker.
(Gordon's Bay and Strand,Wine Region)
This lodge is on the outskirts of George offering log cabins with en-suite bathrooms - an ideal spot from which to explore the Garden Route.
(George,Garden Route)
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(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
