• 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

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Umtentweni

A 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 Backpackers
The Oude Molen Eco Village provides an interesting alternative to regular city living.
(Observatory,Cape Town)

Calypso Dive and Adventure Centre
Dive at the aquarium and for close up encounters with big (and small) fish.
(Durban ,Durban)

Amakhala ‘Hands On’ Volunteers
A Big Five Reserve that offers lessons…
(Grahamstown,)

Zoete Inval Travellers Lodge
This 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 Backpackers
A comfortable Durban backpackers hostel run by seasoned travellers.
(Durban ,Durban)

Indigo View Cottages
Nestled 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 Breakfast
Get 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 Place
Looking 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 Ranch
An awesome croc encounter and plenty of other animals to see…
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)