- Surfing South Africa
South Africa is a fantastic surf destination. With two different oceans – the icy Atlantic and the warm Indian – bordering the country, there are a large numbered of surf spots with a wide variety of waves. So no matter if you’re a beginner or if you’ve been around since Captain James Cook, you’ll find something to suit you. This icon idicates good surf stops.
- Hiking Drakensberg
With Southern Africa’s abundant natural magnificence, hikers will be in their element. Trails range from short to long, easy to almost impossible, and beautiful to breath-takingly-mind-boggling. This icon points to great hiking areas.
- Culture
Culture vultures can get their fill of museums, art galleries, Anglo/Boer/Zulu/bullet slinging/spear throwing battle sites. Southern Africa’s history is flavoured by a variety of exotic influences and there’ll be something to suit everyone’s taste. Just don’t expect 1 000 year old cathedrals. This icons covers all cultural interests.
- Horseriding
A lot of cowboy-type mentalities live in this country – so there is no shortage of ponies to ride. Trails vary in length from an hour to seven days. The choice is yours. This icon lets you know that horseriding is available nearby.
Bulungula
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| Physical address........ Bulungula River Mouth Near Coffee Bay Phone for directions |
Situated within a vibrant Xhosa community overlooking a spectacular untouched beach, this is a true glimpse into rural Africa.
One of the best backpackers in South Africa
Call for directions or pre-book shuttle from Mthatha (Bas Bus, Translux) and Coffee Bay. Overlooking ivory sands and backed by green hills that swoop down to a sparkling sea, Bulungula offers intrepid travellers the opportunity to experience a slice of African paradise.
Call for directions or pre-book shuttle from Mthatha (Bas Bus, Translux) and Coffee Bay. Overlooking ivory sands and backed by green hills that swoop down to a sparkling sea, Bulungula offers intrepid travellers the opportunity to experience a slice of African paradise.
The opportunity is also a challenge - to escape preconceptions and open your eyes, mind and soul. It’s an invitation too - to experience a vibrant Xhosa community (who own 40% of the lodge) on their own terms and to share their life.
A complete eco-friendly backpackers
Their 4x4 will fetch you from the parking area and transport you through rolling hills to this jewel of a village, cut off from the outside world by forests, rivers and the ocean.
Take a beach horse ride to the beautiful Xhora River where you can paddle canoes upstream to the forested cliffs. Or jump onto a tube with a cold beer and let a river of kamikaze jumping fish float you home through a lush kingfisher bright forest. As the sun sets, stroll to the mud-hut shebeen* to share a pot of Jabulani (happiness) beer.
A complete ecoThe eco-friendly Bulungula is solar powered and rocket showered.
Rates and extra's
Dorms R120; Doubles/Twins R300; Triple R390; Luxury safari tent R280; Camping R70.
Smoothie heaven.
Check out Bulungula’s funky bicycle-powered blender!
Moola Magic. Bar and delicious, affordable restaurant. Fair Trade certified.
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