• Surfing

    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

    The Baz 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. We have only included it to help you plan your route. This icon shows you all the Baz Bus stops.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nature

    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.
  • Hiking

    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.
  • Whale watching

    Southern Right whales visit in winter, and many other whales are found along our shores.

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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.


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Places to Stay

  • Avoca River Cabins

    This working citrus farm on the banks of the Sundays River is about 80km out of PE, on the way to the Addo Elephant park.
  • Beach Lagoon

    Next the lagoon and miles of nature reserve - a lovely spot.
  • Buccaneers

    One of the best, this unique backpackers is a place that most travellers will visit - check it out for yourself.
  • Elephant Walk

    They are less than 1km from a gate into the Kruger National Park.
  • Kariba Bush Club

    On the banks of Lake Kariba, this is relatively unexploited area is home to the Tonga, who still live according to age old traditions.
  • Khumbulani Lodge

    A spacious lodge with air-conditioned rooms and plenty of activities on offer.
  • Kruger View Backpackers

    Stop over here if you're on the road between SA and Mozambique, or want to go from Mozambique to the Kruger and Swaziland and need to restock.
  • Legends Backpacker Hostel

    A lodge that is home to an adventurous ancestral spirit and other adventurous types of earthly people.
  • Nisela Safaris

    Close to the border between Swaziland and Zululand, on the road to Big Bend, Nisela is a game lodge with numerous species of wild game.
  • Shewula Mountain Camp

    Lying on the border of Mozambique high in the mountains, this is a community owned camp with good facilities.
  • Sondzela Backpackers

    Located in the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Sondzela offers an incredible African experience.
  • Stokkiesdraai

    They are centrally situated in the main street and opposite a convenience stores, a bank and an Internet café.
  • Swellendam Backpackers Lodge

    Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam Backpackers is set on a massive property with its own mountain stream.
  • The Mushroom Farm Campsite

    High up on the plateau with spectacular views, they are within easy reach of Livingstonia and Manchewe Falls.

What to do

  • Africa Travel Co

    They have over 19 years of experience running overland trips in East and Southern Africa.
  • Chameleon Safaris Namibia

    Chameleon Safaris has been operating since 1995 and offer a choice of safaris designed for backpackers and independent travellers. Departures are guaranteed.
  • Intrepid Bundu

    Established in 1994, Bundu has now joined Intrepid Travel and offers safaris and tours worldwide.
  • Livingstone Trails

    Safaris leaving from Gauteng and travelling to Victoria Falls via Botswana.
  • Nomad Adventure Tours

    An owner driven business with thousands of kilometers and a few years of adventurous travel in the bag.
  • Viva Safaris

    Sleep in a tree house surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Tourist Offices

  • All Out Projects

    Real budget safaris, trips to Mozambique and volunteeer opportunities.
  • Backpackers Bazaar

    The experts on travel and adventure in Southern Africa, based in Vic Falls.