- 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.
- 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.
Mantis and Moon Backpackers
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| Physical address........ 7/178 Station Road Umzumbe 4225 |
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.
Directions
100km south of Durban. From N2: Exit 72 to Hibberdene (N) onto R102. 4km, turn into Umzumbe Station Road. Or exit Port Shepstone (S) onto R102. 16 km. Turn into Umzumbe Station Road.
100km south of Durban. From N2: Exit 72 to Hibberdene (N) onto R102. 4km, turn into Umzumbe Station Road. Or exit Port Shepstone (S) onto R102. 16 km. Turn into Umzumbe Station Road.
When planning a trip make sure you stop at Mantis & Moon
When you’re planning your trip, think about when to stop at Mantis and Moon as it is one of those special places that draws people in.
Situated a mere 2 minutes from the warm Indian Ocean and its subtropical beaches which invite you to celebrate sunrises and great waves in the company of dolphins and whales, Mantis is set in a beautiful natural jungle.
Here, hidden between wild banana trees is a stunning cocktail bar with an exotic rock pool, blackjack table, pool table and table soccer. Sip cocktails in the delicious hot tub jacuzzi while vervet monkeys play Tarzan above you.
On lazy days enjoy movies and sport on their big screen or relax at the Mantis and Moon outdoor massage studio. Then enter dream world in their en suite tree-houses, chill out in a secluded cabin with an open-air bath, in a traditional teepee or in one of the spacious dorms.
Hungry? Enjoy delicious breakfast, lunch and dinners with free tea or coffee all day long. Their lip-smacking meals range from cheesy homemade pizzas, to sizzling steak braais and traditional South African potjies. If you want to DIY, cook up a storm in their well-equipped kitchen.
Mmm. This is a mighty fine place to spend a holiday. So don’t plan too far ahead or you might just have to cancel that ticket…
When you’re planning your trip, think about when to stop at Mantis and Moon as it is one of those special places that draws people in.
Situated a mere 2 minutes from the warm Indian Ocean and its subtropical beaches which invite you to celebrate sunrises and great waves in the company of dolphins and whales, Mantis is set in a beautiful natural jungle.
Here, hidden between wild banana trees is a stunning cocktail bar with an exotic rock pool, blackjack table, pool table and table soccer. Sip cocktails in the delicious hot tub jacuzzi while vervet monkeys play Tarzan above you.
On lazy days enjoy movies and sport on their big screen or relax at the Mantis and Moon outdoor massage studio. Then enter dream world in their en suite tree-houses, chill out in a secluded cabin with an open-air bath, in a traditional teepee or in one of the spacious dorms.
Hungry? Enjoy delicious breakfast, lunch and dinners with free tea or coffee all day long. Their lip-smacking meals range from cheesy homemade pizzas, to sizzling steak braais and traditional South African potjies. If you want to DIY, cook up a storm in their well-equipped kitchen.
Mmm. This is a mighty fine place to spend a holiday. So don’t plan too far ahead or you might just have to cancel that ticket…
Here are some of the AAAH-ctivities
Check out the Mantis and Moon tours
Check out the Mantis and Moon tours
Tours
Hop into the funky shuttle and join them for an adventurous day at Oribi Gorge. Hike to the stunning Hoepoe Falls, go X-treme and do the world’s highest gorge swing, white water raft (in season), abseil, horse ride or hike the depths of the gorge.
Not wild enough? Check out Lake Eland Game Reserve for something really wild - animals.
Become an under achiever. Go diving with sharks, rays and turtles at Protea Banks or Aliwal Shoal.
Other tours include wakeboarding, paragliding in the Drakensberg or spotting whales and dolphins on their ocean safaris.
Shuttles to and from the airport for jet-setters.
Hop into the funky shuttle and join them for an adventurous day at Oribi Gorge. Hike to the stunning Hoepoe Falls, go X-treme and do the world’s highest gorge swing, white water raft (in season), abseil, horse ride or hike the depths of the gorge.
Not wild enough? Check out Lake Eland Game Reserve for something really wild - animals.
Become an under achiever. Go diving with sharks, rays and turtles at Protea Banks or Aliwal Shoal.
Other tours include wakeboarding, paragliding in the Drakensberg or spotting whales and dolphins on their ocean safaris.
Shuttles to and from the airport for jet-setters.
Life is swell
This is one of the South Coast’s sickest surf spots.
Step 1: Book a surf school lesson with the Mantis and Moon instructor and learn on professional beginner boards. Go Joe, strut your stuff. This could be the start of a wonderful relationship.
Step 2: Buy or rent a surfboard from the Mantis and Moon.
Step 3: Visit the ‘Wedge’ surfboard factory for a custom-made board.
Step 4: Re-visit them for ding repairs.
This is one of the South Coast’s sickest surf spots.
Step 1: Book a surf school lesson with the Mantis and Moon instructor and learn on professional beginner boards. Go Joe, strut your stuff. This could be the start of a wonderful relationship.
Step 2: Buy or rent a surfboard from the Mantis and Moon.
Step 3: Visit the ‘Wedge’ surfboard factory for a custom-made board.
Step 4: Re-visit them for ding repairs.
Staying home?
Body and surfboards for hire
Professional massage therapist
Pool table
Table tennis
Table soccer
Blackjack/poker table
Big screen TV
Body and surfboards for hire
Professional massage therapist
Pool table
Table tennis
Table soccer
Blackjack/poker table
Big screen TV
Rates & extras
Dorms R120; Doubles R300 - R400; Tree-houses R400 - R480; Teepee R120.
Free pick up in Port Shepstone. Airport shuttle. Laundry service. Internet. Baz Bus stop. DSTV. 4 stars.
Dorms R120; Doubles R300 - R400; Tree-houses R400 - R480; Teepee R120.
Free pick up in Port Shepstone. Airport shuttle. Laundry service. Internet. Baz Bus stop. DSTV. 4 stars.
All this for free
Snorkelling gear
Beach games
Umbrellas
Beach soccer
Beach volleyball
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