- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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In the Mdumbi River valley in the heart of rural Transkei, this small settlement on the coast has brilliant surf and great fishing. As there’s only one small shop, we suggest that self-caterers stock up before arriving.
Turn left off Coffee Bay Road onto Umdumbi Road (5km outside Coffee Bay). Follow Mdumbi signs, ± 23km.
Perched on a hill with a panoramic view of the ocean and coastline, Mdumbi Backpackers invites you to come and explore.
Stroll down to the sheltered bay where dolphins, whales and surfers play, roam the forest, explore the village, and make new friends. You’ll sleep in traditional huts and eat delicious meals. The music is funky and the chats are mind changing. In fact, a stop here could just deliver the Africa you’ve been looking for...
Mdumbi is Fair Trade accredited, with the staff and the Mankosi community owning 50% of the business. All the adventure activities are 100% community owned, so you can learn to surf, kayak, horse ride, do guided hikes to a cave and the village or relax with a massage in the Spa knowing that you are making a direct difference.
Dorms R120; Doubles R255; Camping R70.
Pre-book the shuttle from Mthatha/Coffee Bay.
FTTSA accredited. Meals. Pre-book shuttle from Mthatha (Baz Bus) and Coffee Bay.
Mdumbi’s primary goal is to figure out how to create a natural abundance and then share it fairly with the community. They plant, sun-energize, earth-build and play in nature.
• Self-caterers should stock up before arriving.
• Hike in from Coffee Bay and they’ll drop you back in Coffee Bay for free. The hike takes 3 hours. Find the map on their website.
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