- 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.
- 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.
- Daytrips
Things to do when you looking for even more fun!
- 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.
- Paragliding
For all adventure junkies, who are looking for some of the best Paragliding in South Africa. Look here for your thrill.
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.
Places to Stay that offer this activity
- Ashanti Lodge
Ashanti backpackers is one of Cape Town's biggest hostels. They are a Cape Town backpackers which is busy, organised and knowledgeable and have a great building in a good location near the city centre of Cape Town.
- Bamboozi Backpackers
Theyare hidden in the heart of coconut groves next to the beach.
- Baobab Beach
A soul calming view of azure seas.
- Cat and Moose Backpackers
The Cape Town backpackers which is located at the top end of Long Street, next to the Long Street Baths and all the action.
- Coral Divers
Sodwana backpackers accommodation close to the beach and dive courses for everyone.
- Fatima’s Nest Tofo
This Tofo backpackers is on a tropical beach framed by sea and endless coconut palms swaying in the breeze.
- Kings Beach Backpackers
This is a friendly, warm and welcoming PE beachfront backpackers.
- Nothando Backpackers
Nothando is situated in the centre of Plettenberg Bay and is a five star backpackers.
- PE Backpackers
In Central PE and close to restaurants, shops and public transport, PE Backpackers is situated in a gracious old Victorian house.
- Pemba Dive and Bush Camp
Chill out in your beachfront chalet or sea-view room in this eco-friendly estate.
- The Backpackers - Zavora Lodge
An established lodge with backpacker facilties.
- The Spot Backpackers
The Spot backpackers is a charming little backpackers set just a few meters from the beach on the south Coast of Natal.
What to do
- Aliwal Dive Centre and Lodge
Aliwal Shoal is one of the world's top dive sites, so grab this opportunity to get out there and discover an awesome array of marine life.
- Mozdivers Zavora
Dedicated to getting the best out of the sea.
- Scuba Shack
Discover the glorious underwater world of the two oceans.
- Stormsriver Adventures
These adventure specialists offer a variety of exciting activities in the Stormsriver Gorge and its surroundings.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
The perfect accommodation outside and inside of Kenton...
(Kenton-On-Sea,Sunshine Coast)
A comfortable Durban backpackers hostel run by seasoned travellers.
(Durban ,Durban)
Your one stop shop for tours and activities in Port Elizabeth.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
A smaller lodge with a friendly owner - all rooms ensuite
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
(Hluhluwe,Zululand)
This Table View backpackers definately needs you to check out the beach, the bars, the jacuzzi and the menagerie. Hmm. And surf, windsurfing and going mad…
(Northern Beaches,Cape Town)
Nature's Way backpackers in Mtunzini borders on the Siyayi Coastal Park. It is 132km north of Durban.
(Mtunzini,Zululand)
(Thornhill,Sunshine Coast)
An awesome croc encounter and plenty of other animals to see…
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
This Mozambiquan backpackers is situated in paradise.
(Vilanculos,Mozambique)
