- Nature in South Africa
There is lots of it. And most of it is protected so there are huge tracts of unspoilt loveliness that will have any nature lover coming back for more. This icon indicates naturally beautiful areas away from any major civilisation.
- Baz Bus Backpacker Bus
The Baz Bus backpacker bus is a hop-on’ hop-off backpackers bus that has a variety of routes around South Africa. It’s an easy way to get from A to B and a fun way to meet other travellers.
Bomvu Paradise
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The hostel is set on a hillside in a lovely tropical garden with shady camping and a relaxed, laid-back and easy-going vibe.
Indigenous trees jungle the banks of the Bomvu River as it arrives at the sea, hiding Bomvu Backpackers and Campers Paradise. Play in the sun, surf and discover Africa’s other rhythms. Slow down. Breathe. Tune your creative energy into the heartbeat of Africa and make your own super-light drum at the forest Drum Farm. Meet the chief and community every Friday on their sacred site, then sing, drum and dance with the elders. On Saturdays the Bomvu Tribal Rhythm’s drum and dance band plays. Every full moon, the village sangoma blesses the month and then a rocking drum and trance party kicks off in the natural amphitheatre. You need to keep those energy levels up, so chow down at the Ubuntu Restaurant where wood-fired seafood pizzas, potjies*, baked veggie dishes, homemade bread, killer smoothies and detox teas are served. Pssst. Pop into Billabong’s Wet ‘n Wild Surf Shop for the latest gear.
be there
Don’t miss the Cultural Drum and Dance Festival in mid-July. It’s the wicked ‘one-week-after-the-Grahamstown-Festival’ afterparty.
Don’t miss the Cultural Drum and Dance Festival in mid-July. It’s the wicked ‘one-week-after-the-Grahamstown-Festival’ afterparty.
Rates
Dorms R90; Camping R70; Overland/vehicle camping R60; Singles R100; Doubles from R170; En-suite from R250; Hut sleepover R100.
Dorms R90; Camping R70; Overland/vehicle camping R60; Singles R100; Doubles from R170; En-suite from R250; Hut sleepover R100.
Free!
First night for dorms and camping. Festivals and December excluded (min 3 nights stay). Free second pizza on Wednesday. Free drum playing workshop 3x a week. Daily shuttle from the Shell Ultra in Mthatha.
First night for dorms and camping. Festivals and December excluded (min 3 nights stay). Free second pizza on Wednesday. Free drum playing workshop 3x a week. Daily shuttle from the Shell Ultra in Mthatha.
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Established in 1994, Bundu has now joined Intrepid Travel and offers safaris and tours worldwide.
(The Kruger National Park,Overland Trips)
A spacious lodge with air-conditioned rooms and plenty of activities on offer.
(Matubatuba,Zululand)
“Please come and experience what life is like for my brothers and sisters in the township and I will describe to you what has changed in recent years since democracy.”
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
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(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
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(Rustenburg and surrounds,North West Province)
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(Grabouw,Overberg )
A tropical beach paradise framed by sea and endless coconut palms swaying in the breeze.
(Inhambane and Tofo,Mozambique)
Get your board and get out there…
(Northern Beaches,Cape Town)
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(Plettenberg Bay,Garden Route)
See Soweto the eco-friendly, local way.
(Oribi Gorge,Johannesburg)
