- 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.
- Fair Trade
A business marked with this symbol is Fair Trade accredited .
- 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.
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 that offer this activity
- Amanzim’lotzi Bush Camp
Near the main road to Orpen gate, they offer accommodation and tours.
- Avoca River Cabins
This backpackers in Addo is on a working citrus farm which is on the banks of the Sundays River.
- Beach Lagoon
This Jeffrey's Bay backpackers is located next to the lagoon and has miles of nature reserve - a truly lovely spot.
- Blyde River Canyon Backpackers - Backpackers Limpopo
They are near the Blyde River Canyon and not far from the Kruger Park.
- Buccaneers Lodge and Backpackers
Buccaneers is one of the best backpackers in South Africa, this unique backpackers is a place that most travellers will visit - check it out for yourself.
- Bushbaby Lodge
This Hluhluwe backpackers is conveniently situated for easy access to Hluhluwe/iMfolozi park.
- Elephant Walk
They are less than 1km from a gate into the Kruger National Park.
- Graskop Valley View Hostel
Valley View is bright, fun and funky.
- Happy Hippo Backpackers
Happy Hippo is Durban's latest backpacker is a glam big sister to the Hippo Hide.
- Hluhluwe Backpackers
Hluhluwe backpackers is on the doorstep of the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park.
- Isinkwe Safaris Bushcamp
Isinkwe backpackers is a well managed bush camp set in the middle of indigenous bush, just outside of Hluhluwe.
- Johannesburg Backpackers
This dedicated backpackers in Joburg organises everything from car hire to safaris.
- 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.
- 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 backpackers lodge in Swaziland that is home to an adventurous ancestral spirit and other adventurous types of earthly people.
- Nature’s Way Backpackers
Nature's Way backpackers in Mtunzini borders on the Siyayi Coastal Park. It is 132km north of Durban.
- Orange Elephant Backpackers
This Addo backpackers is situated outside Port Elizabeth and close to the Addo National Park.
- Planet Baobab - Botswana
Stay in a traditional style village shaded by baobabs and visit the salt pans.
- Sabie Backpackers Lodge and Xtreme Adventures
They run their own adventures and have loads of info on the area.
- Shewula Mountain Camp
Lying on the border of Mozambique high in the mountains, this is a community owned camp with good facilities.
- Sondzela Backpackers
This Swaziland backpackers is located in the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and offers an incredible African experience.
- Stokkiesdraai
Stokkiesdraai backpackers in St Lucia is centrally situated in the main street and opposite a convenience stores, a bank and an Internet café.
- Sundays River Backpackers
This backpackers on the border of Addo is found on the lower banks of the Sundays River.
- 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 Aardvark Guesthouse
This stylish Addo backpackers is close to the Addo.
- The Mushroom Farm Campsite
High up on the plateau with spectacular views, they are within easy reach of Livingstonia and Manchewe Falls.
- Thobeka Backpackers Lodge
This Kosi Bay backpackers is close to the magnificent Kosi Bay lake system and beaches where endangered turtles nest.
What to do
- Acacia Adventure Holidays
An action packed trip from Cape Town to Vic Falls, ending in Jo'burg.
- Acacia Kruger Adventure Holidays
4 departures a week to the Kruger mean you can fit this one in for sure.
- Africa Travel Co
20 years of experience in running overland trips from east to west to Southern Africa.
- Amakhala ‘Hands On’ Volunteers
A Big Five Reserve that offers lessons…
- Buccaneers Adventure Company
Buccanner backpackers offer surf lessons, day trips and much more.
- Footprints in Africa
Tours, safaris and transfers.
- Funky Safaris
Safari time.
- Haggard and Brand Expeditions
A classic wilderness experience in true Rider Haggard style.
- Intrepid Bundu
Established in 1994, Bundu has now joined Intrepid Travel and offers safaris and tours worldwide.
- Kruger Flexi Tours
Here’s a great way to experience the wonders of Mpumalanga…
- Livingstone Trails
Years of experience and 24 trips that last from 3 to 16 days.
- 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.
- OverlandingAfrica.com
365 departures a year, on-line booking and a comprehensive web site.
- St Lucia Safaris
The adventure specialists in the St Lucia area.
- The Bundu Safari Company
Adventurous lodge and camping safaris at great prices.
- Travel Bug Safaris
Here's a bug you'll want to catch.
- Viva Safaris
Sleep in a tree house surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Wagon Trails
Small group safaris throughout Southern Africa.
- Wild Dog and Crazy Kudu Safaris
Tours require no minimum numbers and leave once or twice a week, depending on the season.
Tourist Offices
- All Out Projects
This Swaziland based Volunteer group offers real budget safaris, trips to Mozambique and volunteeer opportunities. The best in Swaziland.
- Backpackers Bazaar
The experts on travel and adventure in Southern Africa, based in Vic Falls.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Get off the plane and into safari mode.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Wanna bungeeeeee? But don't know how to get there? Get the Bungy Bus.
(Claremont,Garden Route)
A good overnight stop.
(Ermelo,Mpumalanga)
A retro country house in the heart of a big city.
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
Known by many as the former Swaziland backpackers.
(Manzini,Swaziland)
The lodge is within walking distance of pubs, shops, banks and taxis.
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
Waterfall Zipline tours of note. They're on the N2 just outside Stormsriver.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
A retreat, organic farm and more.
(Not Set / NA,Not set / NA)
Car hire around Inhambane! Cool beans.
(Inhambane and Tofo,Mozambique)
Located in the bustling heart of Sea Point with easy access to city amenities, public transport and (yippee) the Sea Point swimming pools by the sea.
(Sea Point,Cape Town)
