• Hoedspruit

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

    Phalaborwa is one of the hottest cities in South Africa. It is also a popular gateway into the Kruger National Park.
  • Pietersburg

    Pietersburg is the capital of the northern province.
  • 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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Tzaneen

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

On the border of northern Kruger Park
This colourful market town in the lush lowveld has a wide range of shops and innumerable roadside stalls that sell an amazing array of locally grown tropical fruits and nuts.
Outside Tzaneen

The R71 descends from the highveld down to the lowveld via the forestry and cherry growing region in Magoebaskloof. It’s an amazing drive through indigenous forests and past beautiful waterfalls. There are several side roads which lead to picnic spots and hikes. One of them is to the Woodbush State Forest. This is the largest indigenous forest in the Northern Province. If you’re lucky, you could just catch a glimpse of the leopard that still roams free. There are several walking trails – all fairly demanding. If it’s a hot day, stop for a swim at the Debengeni Falls, a lovely series of waterfalls and pools.

There are two 3 day hikes through the Magoebaskloof. Duivelskloof (Devil’s Cliff) north of Tzaneen, was given its name because the pioneers had to get their ox wagons up and down the cliffs – the name says it all. It’s close to the Rain Queen’s kingdom, as well as one of the world’s most unusual pubs. This tiny pub is in the trunk of an enormous baobab tree. They have beer on tap, an electricity supply and more stories to tell them you’d remember in a month of Sundays…

The local backpackers Satvik has been around for years and we give it a thumbs up as a great place to stay.

Places to Stay

  • Satvik Backpackers

    Satvik is a wonderful laid-back and rustic farm where time holds its breath and fish eagles are framed by seablue skies.
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Wavecrest Surf School
Learn to surf in J'bay.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)

Amberley Travellers Lodge
Explore the mountains, the museums, second-hand shops, art galleries and rocky shores, then bliss out in the waves or on the beach.
(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)

Kruger View Backpackers
Stop over here if you're on the road between SA and Mozambique, or want to go from Mozambique to the Kruger and Swaziland and need to restock.
(Komatipoort,Mpumalanga)

Bomvu Paradise
The hostel is set on a hillside in a lovely tropical garden with shady camping and a relaxed, laid-back and easy-going vibe.
(Coffee Bay,Wild Coast)

The Suntouched Inn Travellers Lodge
Stop a while and soak up the sun.
(NapierWC,Overberg )

Maputo Backpackers
They are only 50m from the beach.
(Maputo,Mozambique)

Cape Agulhas Backpackers
As far south as you'll ever get in Africa.
(Cape Agulhas,Overberg )

The Bagatelle
A get-to-know the locals type of stop in an old hotel that oozes history.
(Stutterheim,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)

Happy Hippo Backpackers
Happy Hippo is Durban's latest backpacker is a glam big sister to the Hippo Hide.
(Durban ,Durban)

African Heartland Journeys
Four and six day adventures through the Transkei.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)