
- 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.
- 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
UmtentweniA sweet little seaside town with warm surf and a quiet soul.
Umtentweni lies at the mouth of the Mtentweni River which is named after a species of grass which grows on its banks, and has a calm lagoon, protected swimming area, tidal pool and good fishing.
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(randomly selected service providers from all regions)Riverlodge BackpackersThe Oude Molen Eco Village provides an interesting alternative to regular city living.
(Observatory,Cape Town) Calypso Dive and Adventure CentreDive at the aquarium and for close up encounters with big (and small) fish.
(Durban ,Durban) Amakhala ‘Hands On’ VolunteersA Big Five Reserve that offers lessons…
(Grahamstown,) Zoete Inval Travellers LodgeThis Hermanus backpackers has been here forever. "Zoete Inval" means "drop in and make yourself at home" in Dutch - which is easy enough to do here.
(Hermanus,Overberg ) Nomads BackpackersA comfortable Durban backpackers hostel run by seasoned travellers.
(Durban ,Durban) Indigo View CottagesNestled in a rural conservation village, these two self-catering timber cottages are perfect for snuggle sessions between surfing, fishing and hiking.
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town) Discovery Bed and BreakfastGet over your tent blues here.
(MaunBotswana,Botswana) Study Cape Town and CoolJazz Lodge Studying Linguists and Backpackers tune into this Cape Town jazz vibe
(Sea Point,Cape Town) Banghoek PlaceLooking for a queen-sized bed to curl up with your squeeze and sleep off an exhausting day of wine tasting?
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region) Cango Wildlife RanchAn awesome croc encounter and plenty of other animals to see…
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)