- 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.
- Daytrips
Things to do when you looking for even more fun!
- Diving
South Africa has some fine dive sites. With a choice of oceans and conditions to choose from – not mention a huge variety of wreck and reef diving – water babies will have their hands full. This icon means it's time to pull out your fins.
- Fair Trade
A business marked with this symbol is Fair Trade accredited .
- Game Parks
Africa is a wild continent and Southern Africa has fought hard to save her wildlife. A multitude of game parks pepper the area ranging from the impossibly exclusive to the downright affordable. A trip to the Kruger National Park is well worth while – although it is by no means the only game park worth visiting. This icon tells you that you're within game park visiting distance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jolling
Jolling is a wonderful Afrikaans word for PARTYwhy-because-you-canING. And there’s lots of it in Southern Africa because the people are friendly , the beer is cheap and the nightlife whatever you want it to be. This icon tells you when to put on your dancing shoes.
- Language Schools
Why not learn English whilst you are in South Africa?
- 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.
- Overland tours
Overland tours and safaris throughout Africa - great way to see out of the way places.
- Shark cage diving
One of the ultimate thrills for adrenaline junkies, so they say.
- 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.
- Volunteers
These places offer volunteer work.
- Whale watching
Southern Right whales visit in winter, and many other whales are found along our shores.
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.
Places to Stay that offer this activity
- Battlefields Backpackers - BBI
They pride themselves on being a friendly little place (with a very long name - Battlefields Backpackers International is their full title).
- Bulungula
Situated within a vibrant Xhosa community overlooking a spectacular untouched beach, this is a true glimpse into rural Africa.
- Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers
A Johannesburg backpackers with a unique opportunity to experience township life.
- Makuleke Home Stay
A Community Centre and Homestay that offers fascinating insight into our history and the paths that can be taken to repair past injustices.
- Old Gaol Backpackers
The Old Goal is one of the most unusual backpackers in SA. Located in a bona fide old jail, complete with heavy metal prison doors and bars, it offers an interesting insight into what “doing time” must be like in real as-they-were cells.
- Russell’s Place
A legend in its own lifetime, Russell's Place has been taking care of travellers in Northern Moz for yonks.
- Sabie Backpackers Lodge
They run their own adventures and have loads of info on the area.
- Stumble Inn
Stumble Inn is an easy going backpacking hostel in the centre of Stellenbosch with lots of upbeat energy.
- Tekweni Backpackers Hostel
Tekweni Backpacking hostel in Durban cooks. One can’t say anything else about this ever-buzzy hostel and its hordes of people.
- The Owl House
Set in a quaint old Karoo house, The Owl House Backpackers is a must for anyone who has the time, or needs a spiritual boost.
- Zululand Backpackers
Situated in a wing of the George Hotel, Zululand Backpackers offers comfortable good value for money accommodation.
What to do
- Africa Travel Co
20 years of experience in running overland trips from east to west to Southern Africa.
- African Heartland Journeys
Four and six day adventures through the Transkei.
- Amadiba Adventures
This is an amazing trip into the heart of the Wild Coast. Their office open daily from 7am to 10pm.
- Amphitheatre Adventures
A rare opportunity to visit a remote area of Lesotho.
- Bomvu and Beyond Adventure Centre
Make your own drum, discover the Wild Coast and local culture.
- Bulungula Action
All these businesses are 100% owned and run by members of the local community so your money goes where it’s most needed.
- Diamond Diggers Adventure Tours
Do Jo'burg and surrounds in depth.
- Drakensberg Adventures
Based at Sani Lodge, they offer tours into the spectacular mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
- Jozi Tours and Safaris
Cultural, historical and nature tours of Johannesburg and Soweto
- Masiphumele Township Tours
“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.”
- Myxo’s Cultural Tours
Myxo’s Cultural Tours
- Nomad Adventure Tours
An owner driven business with thousands of kilometers and a few years of adventurous travel in the bag.
- OverlandingAfrica.com
365 departures a year, on-line booking and a comprehensive web site.
- Soweto Bicycle Tours
See Soweto the eco-friendly, local way.
- Swell Tours South Africa
Surf, Game and Adventure tours throughout South Africa
- Zululand Eco-Adventures
Think of a cultural tour in Zululand and they probably offer it - or something like it.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
This Cape Town based car hire company has reliable and affordable car hire for both local and national use. They pick up and drop off anywhere in the country. Their share call number is 0860 447 3222.
(Addo Elephant Park,Botswana)
A buzzy restaurant and plenty to do.
(Thornhill,Sunshine Coast)
You can see the shark boats launch from here. From your armchair, actually.
(Gansbaai,Overberg )
A working farm in peaceful, rural Swaziland.
(Eastern Swaziland,Swaziland)
Bright, friendly and with an essential swimming pool.
(Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
A warm welcome, a beautiful view, and great home cooking.
(Leisure Bay,South Coast)
This is the oldest lodge in Observatory and is the play ground of students....put your party shoes on!
(Observatory,Cape Town)
The Cape Town backpackers which is located at the top end of Long Street, next to the Long Street Baths and all the action.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam Backpackers is set on a massive property with its own mountain stream.
(Swellendam,Overberg )
Stop for a break half way between Knysna and Port Elizabeth.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
