• 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..
  • 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.
  • 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

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Trafalgar

Trafalgar’s marine reserve protects the only marine fossil beds in South Africa.


Trafalgar’s marine reserve protects the only marine fossil beds in South Africa. The petrified forest is situated in an inter-tidal zone and can be found at just south of the Trafalgar pool at low tide. This is a good spot for sailing and wind surfing.
Surf
Average beach break but with the advantage of having some reasonable lefts, a rarity in this land of right point breaks. Also holds moderate southwesterly winds
Avast there me hearties
The town has a nautical theme with the streets named after admirals and naval battles.
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1322 Backpackers International
An easy going and friendly backpackers in the heart of Pretoria.
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)

Buccaneers Adventure Company
Buccanner backpackers offer surf lessons, day trips and much more.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)

Kammanassie Backpackers
Kammanassie backpackers in Uniondale can be found on a road less travelled, and therefore a good alternative to the N2 zoom.
(Uniondale,Route 62)

Oceanworx Dive Charters
For the best Scuba diving on the South Coast and some of the best scuba in the world.
(Umkomaas,South Coast)

Moonlight Lodge
Easy access to the North West and to the Plilanesberg National Park.
(Hartbeespoort and surrounds,North West Province)

Long Street Backpackers Cape Town
This is Cape Town backpackers is in the centre of Long Street.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)

Cederberg Oasis
This area is a hiker’s wet dream and rock climber’s secret fantasy.
(Cederberg,Cederberg)

Beach House Backpackers
Situated in a milkwood forest on large grounds, the Beach House has an incredible view of the coastline and Dolphin’s Point.
(Wilderness,Garden Route)

Bay Tourism and Tours
A great variety of local tours are on offer here.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)

White Shark Africa
White Shark Africa provides some of the best shark cage diving in South Africa and can be found in Mossel Bay on the Garden Route.
(Mossel Bay,Garden Route)