- 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.
- 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
Paddock
Paddock is close to Oribi Gorge
Paddock is close to Oribi Gorge
Places to Stay
- Misty Creek Guest and Adventure Farm
Extreme adventure farm famous for their “wolfdogs” - you could soon be "dancing with wolves…" under the moonlight!
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An action packed trip from Cape Town to Vic Falls, ending in Jo'burg.
(Mossel Bay,)
A great opportunity for backpackers to visit an unspoilt part of South Africa
(Kosi Bay,Zululand)
They run their own adventures and have loads of info on the area.
(Sabie Mpumalanga,Mpumalanga)
A children's volunteer project in the heart of the Wild Coast.
(Addo Elephant Park,Wild Coast)
Take a 25-minute flight to 10,000 feet to see the Klein Karoo then jump harnessed to a pro and freefall for 35-seconds.
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
The Baz Bus is a South African backpacker hop-on hop-off any time bus service. They have no time limit on their ticket, so you can travel whenever you like, and, what’s more, start from anywhere on the route.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
A homely backpackers hostel near to the beach and other main attractions
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
The perfect accommodation outside and inside of Kenton...
(Kenton-On-Sea,Sunshine Coast)
Set in a quaint old Karoo house, The Owl House Backpackers is a must for anyone who has the time, or needs a spiritual boost.
(Nieu Bethesda,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
Surf, Game and Adventure tours throughout South Africa
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)
