- 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.
- Leisure Bay
Leisure Bay is just a short drive from Port Edward, the gateway to 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.
- 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
Oribi Gorge
This spectacular gorge is one of the South Coast highlights.
We have a suspicion that locals have been keeping Oribi to themselves. But the secret’s now out. This spectacular gorge is one of the South Coast highlights. Cliffs rise out of the forest and hikes lead to scenic viewpoints, idyllic picnic spots and a dramatic waterfall. Wildlife includes buck, monkeys, birds and the ever-elusive leopard.
The gorge is a 24km long chasm, cut by the river through the sandstone 300 million years ago. It’s 5km wide and 400m deep. There are some magnificent lookout spots, with names Baboon’s Castle, the Pulpit and Lover’s Leap. The bird watching is excellent. The 200 odd species of birds include seven eagle and five kingfisher species. Vervet and samango monkeys (a leopard’s favourite snack) both hide in the forests.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Studying Linguists and Backpackers tune into this Cape Town jazz vibe
(Sea Point,Cape Town)
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)
(Hazyview,Mpumalanga)
All roads lead to Rosebank or at least the important ones do...
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
99 Miles is a very comfortable Backpackers Lodge situated in the up market suburb of Summerstrand
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
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)
Horse trails and overnight trails in the Mlilwane Sanctuary
(MbabaneSwazi,Swaziland)
This backpackers in Addo is on a working citrus farm which is on the banks of the Sundays River.
(Addo Elephant Park,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
0860 HIRE CAR - kinda says it all…
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Bright, friendly and with an essential swimming pool.
(Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
