- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
- Buccaneers
One of the best, this unique backpackers is a place that most travellers will visit - check it out for yourself.
- Bulungula
Situated within a vibrant Xhosa community overlooking a spectacular untouched beach, this is a true glimpse into rural Africa.
- Dijembe Backpackers Lodge
A comfy, fun spot.
- Drakensberg International
Set at Giant’s Castle in the majestic central Drakensberg and surrounded by mountains and nature reserves, this lodge offers an excellent mountain experience.
- Enjo Adventure and Nature Farm
Soul country, food for the soul.
- Fat Pony Backpackers
A riding centre on the edge of the winelands.
- Hole in the Wall Backpackers
Space and time to do absolutely nothing in, if that's what you desire.
- Khotso Backpackers and Horse Trails
Khotso backpackers in the Drakensberg offers peace, horses, cows and adventure sports for nature lovers.
- Khotso Mountain Lodge
Khotso means peace in South Sotho.
- Malealea Lodge and Pony Trekking.
Malealea backpackers offers a real African experience, and the opportunity to go pony trekking in Lesotho.
- Molumong Guesthouse and Backpackers
This self-catering spot is an ideal base from which to discover the mountainous eastern region of Lesotho.
- Morija Guest Houses and Tours
Stay in a traditional cottage, hike, explore, and chill.
- Semonkong Lodge and Pony Treks
Situated in the rugged Maluti mountains, this is a trekking paradise.
- Southern Comfort Horse Ranch
Southern Comfort - a 26 hectare horse farm - is situated in the heart of the Knysna forest overlooking indigenous forest.
- Starling Backpackers
This Plettenberg Bay backpackers is a short drive from town.
- 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 Trading Post Guest House
This Lesotho backpackers is set in the grounds of the original trading post and is a good base for exploring the beautiful Lesotho surroundings.
- Windstone Backpackers
They also do horse trails.
What to do
- 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.
- Bomvu and Beyond Adventure Centre
Make your own drum, discover the Wild Coast and local culture.
- Chubeka Trails
Horse trails and overnight trails in the Mlilwane Sanctuary
- Khotso Mountain Lodge
Ride from the Southern Drakensberg over the mountains and into Lesotho.
- Tekweni Ecotours
Tours in Durban and out in the bush and mountains.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Plett Backpackers in the newest backpackers in Plettenberg Bay. It is in the centre of town and boasts an awesome view over the Plettenberg Bay beaches.
(Plettenberg Bay,Garden Route)
Stop here for peace, permaculture and paths into the mountains.
(Cathcart,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
An easy going and friendly backpackers in the heart of Pretoria.
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
Tours in Durban and out in the bush and mountains.
(Durban ,Durban)
Right on the beachfront, this is surfer's paradise.
(Muizenberg and Kalk Bay,Cape Town)
This Cape Town backpacking hostel is between the mountain and the city and within walking distance of everywhere.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
A quiet beach with warm water year round, thumping surf and safe swimming is just a 2 minute walk away. Most mornings see dolphins cruising around the point.
(Umzumbe KZN,South Coast)
This is an amazing trip into the heart of the Wild Coast. Their office open daily from 7am to 10pm.
(Port Edward,Wild Coast)
A good overnight stop.
(Ermelo,Mpumalanga)
A grand backpacking building in the thick of Cape Town city centres , within waltzing distance of almost everything a Cape Town city slicker could need.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
