- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
Fair Trade
A business marked with this symbol is Fair Trade accredited .
There aren't many Fair Trade accredited businesses in the backpacking industry, but they deserve your support 'cos they work in the best interests of previously disadvantaged communities, empowering the people and earning them a sustainable income. If you didn't click on the previous link explaining what Fair Trade is and how it operates, here it is again.
Places to Stay that offer this activity
- The Backpack
Cape Town's first backpacking hostel is still going strong and offers excellent facilities.
What to do
- 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)
Safari time.
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
Small group safaris throughout Southern Africa.
(Maputo,)
See Soweto the eco-friendly, local way.
(Oribi Gorge,Johannesburg)
This is a great choice of backpackers when staying in Stormriver.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
Buccanner backpackers offer surf lessons, day trips and much more.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)
An awesome hiking trail.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
A retro country house in the heart of a big city.
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
You might meet Adam... Or not. But have a dip in the pool and eat an apple anyway…
(Windhoek,Namibia)
Cape Town's newest backpacking hostel, which is close to the Waterfront.
(Green Point,Cape Town)
They are near the Blyde River Canyon and not far from the Kruger Park.
(Hoedspruit,Limpopo)
