- 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.
- 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
Umzumbe KZN
A quiet little South Coast town.
No canibals nowadays
Shaka Zulu and his fearsome warriors wiped out the resident cannibals in the early 1800’s, and ever since Umzumbe has been a friendly, laid-back community with beautiful swimming beaches, great waves and no man-eaters (unless they come bikini-clad)...
Shaka Zulu and his fearsome warriors wiped out the resident cannibals in the early 1800’s, and ever since Umzumbe has been a friendly, laid-back community with beautiful swimming beaches, great waves and no man-eaters (unless they come bikini-clad)...
Surf Alert!
Umzumbe has some of the best waves on the South Coast, especially in winter!
Places to Stay
- Mantis and Moon Backpackers
A quiet beach with warm water year round, thumping surf and safe swimming is just a 2 minute walk away. Most mornings see dolphins cruising around the point.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Malealea backpackers in Lesotho offers a real African experience, and the opportunity to go pony trekking in Lesotho.
(Bloemfontein,Lesotho)
A smaller lodge with a friendly owner - all rooms ensuite
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
Theyare hidden in the heart of coconut groves next to the beach.
(Inhambane and Tofo,Mozambique)
Give your soul time and space to breathe.
(Montagu Western Cape,Overberg )
When it comes to planning a trip through southern Africa, Cape Town Travel Centre offers a nifty service
(Observatory,Cape Town)
Backpackers - Ready to soak up the beautiful Cape Peninsula on a chauffeur ride with a difference? Yeah! Hit the road on the back of a Harley-DavidsonTM motorcycle.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
Backpackers here's a chance to stay at a Big-5 Game Reserve and a 5-Star Lodge at budget prices.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
S 23° 00” 000’ E 016° 52” 500’ is where it all starts.
(Windhoek,Namibia)
Great bridgeand bungy jumping at the Gouritz River.
(Mossel Bay,Garden Route)
These self-catering apartments are situated just 100m from the world famous Supertubes and the beach.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
