- 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.
- 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.
- Whale watching
Southern Right whales visit in winter, and many other whales are found along our shores.
- Hiking
Things to do when you looking to enjoy the countryside!
- Paragliding
For all adventure junkies, who are looking for some of the best Paragliding in South Africa. Look here for your thrill.
Volunteers
These places offer volunteer work.
Sometimes you work in exchange for feeling good about contributing to the community - perhaps your lodging and maybe some food will be free, but you will pay your personal expenses out of your own pocket. This can be a way of staying a while in a place that you like at minimal expense. Or you can volunteer with an organisation that offers a structured programme designed to give you experience in a certain field. These kinds of projects are fee based - you pay a fixed amount up front for the duration of the project. Extra activities and entertainments (like the odd beer) are not included in the price. Part of what you pay should end up benefitting the community or organisation that offers the programme.
Places to Stay that offer this activity
- All Africa Wildlife Backpackers
A sanctuary, a volunteer opportunity and a chance to see animals in the wild.
- Amapondo Backpackers
Amapondo is a friendly laid-back place which overlooks Second Beach with its good swimming.
- 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.
- Keiskamma Community House
Community spirit and creativity collide here at Keiskamma House.
- Natural Habitat Guest Farm
Go adventuring, hiking or ask about volunteer work.
- Wild Woody Cape Backpackers
A backpackers in the Addo National Park with access to game reserves, rivers and one of the most stunning bits of coastline in the world
- Wild Woody Cape Backpackers
A backpackers in Alexandria with access to game reserves, rivers and one of the most stunning bits of coastline in the world
- Zululand Backpackers
Situated in a wing of the George Hotel, Zululand Backpackers offers comfortable good value for money accommodation.
What to do
- All Out Africa
They organise volunteer projects and can book day trips and safaris.
- Amakhala ‘Hands On’ Volunteers
A Big Five Reserve that offers lessons…
- Amapondo Children's Project.
A children's volunteer project in the heart of the Wild Coast.
- Dianne Lang Children's Home
A genuine opportunity to volunteer and help children in need. You don't pay anything except your own costs, there is no placement fee or any other kind of fee to be paid.
- Gary’s Surf School
Get in on the surf action.
- Kwantu Game Reserve
Take a game ranger's course or volunteer at this private reserve.
- MozVolunteers
MozVolunteers is a small volunteer organisation based in Xisondwe, Zavora.
- Voluntours
Volunteer with a company who has received awards in the field of Responsible Travel internationally and regionally
Tourist Offices
- All Out Projects
This Swaziland based Volunteer group offers real budget safaris, trips to Mozambique and volunteeer opportunities. The best in Swaziland.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Le Paradis lodge lies just 200m from the beach with a 180° sea view on the South Coast of KZN.
(Umkomaas,South Coast)
This backpackers has recently been renovated. It's a snazzy spot with great communal spaces, welcoming surfers and holidaymakers alike.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Take a game ranger's course or volunteer at this private reserve.
(Port Elizabeth,Garden Route)
Amapondo is a friendly laid-back place which overlooks Second Beach with its good swimming.
(Port St Johns,Wild Coast)
A Community Centre and Homestay that offers fascinating insight into our history and the paths that can be taken to repair past injustices.
(Punda Maria and Makuleke,Limpopo)
Stokkiesdraai backpackers in St Lucia is centrally situated in the main street and opposite a convenience stores, a bank and an Internet café.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
Nature's Way backpackers in Mtunzini borders on the Siyayi Coastal Park. It is 132km north of Durban.
(Mtunzini,Zululand)
Shonalanga lodge in St Lucia is in the centre of town and more of a lodge than a backpackers.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
In Central PE and close to restaurants, shops and public transport, PE Backpackers is situated in a gracious old Victorian house.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
Find this wonderful Montagu backpackers a short stroll from the centre of town.
(Montagu Western Cape,Overberg )
