• Hoedspruit

    This is the wildlife hub of South Africa and close to the Kruger National Park.
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  • Tzaneen

    This is an exceptionally beautiful part of the world where fantastic fruits grow in abundance and nature reigns supreme.
  • Vaalwater

    This small town lies at the heart of the northern Waterberg. Major conservation areas and game farms are located within easy reach, and there are a number of bush hiking trails and some excellent wilderness horse riding available.
  • Messina

    Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa and just 12 kms from the Beit Bridge border post.

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Pietersburg

Pietersburg is the capital of the northern province.


Pietersburg was founded in 1886 by Voortrekkers who had been forced to abandon their camp by malaria and "hostile natives". Today it is the capital of the northern province and serves the surrounding agricultural communities. Winters in Pietersburg are mild with little or no rainfall and summers are warm with a fair amount of rain.

You can see zebra and white rhino at the Pietersburg Nature Reserve (which is pretty much in the town). The Bakone Malapa Museum is nine kilometres south of Pietersburg and is dedicated to the Sotho culture.
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Amaranth Lodge
Self catering backpackers lodge built next to a dam overlooking the Swartberg Mountains
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)

Jollyboys International Backpackers
Livingstone's original backpacker and gateway to the north.
(Livingstone,Zimbabwe and Zambia)

Wolfkop Nature Reserve
Hang out in the mountains for a while.
(Citrusdal,West Coast)

Daytrippers
Daytrippers offers a wonderful way to explore the Cape peninsula and winelands by bicycle.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)

Bloukrans Backpackers Lodge
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)

Vic Bay Surf Lodge
Vic Bay is a Garden Route Surfing top spot also try Snorkeling, Fishing and beach strolling.
(Victoria Bay,Garden Route)

Makuleke Home Stay
A Community Centre and Homestay that offers fascinating insight into our history and the paths that can be taken to repair past injustices.
(Punda Maria and Makuleke,Limpopo)

Morija Guest Houses and Tours
Stay in a traditional cottage, hike, explore, and chill.
(Howick,Lesotho)

Gateway Backpackers
A good overnight stop.
(Ermelo,Mpumalanga)

Kings Beach Backpackers
This is a friendly, warm and welcoming PE beachfront backpackers.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)