10 nights in various surfing locations along the Wild Coast
The Wild Coast Surfari
10 nights in various surfing locations along the Wild Coast
The Wild Coast Surfari

Your adventure mapped

1 Night in Durban – Aweh Africa Backpackers

– 2 Nights in Umzumbe – Umzumbe Surf Camp

– 2 Nights in Bizana – Mtentu Lodge

– 2 Nights in Mdumbi – Mdumbi Backpackers

– 2 Nights in Chintsa – Buccaneers Backpackers

– 1 Night in Port Elizabeth – The Russel Guesthouse

10 Nights in total from ZAR 4 040 PP (Contact for live rates)

Go on a self drive adventure and discover great surfing sites on the Wild Coast. Start your journey in Durban and the road will lead you to some awesome locations all the way to Port Elizabeth.  This itinerary was designed for avid surfers, but also for anyone that is keen to learn to surf.

The pricing excludes a vehicle, but if you want to rent a vehicle, we can arrange that.

How to get started?

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Your journey begins 

1 night in Durban at Aweh Africa Backpackers

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Start your adventure in Durban

Durban is a bustling city with a mix of African, Indian and colonial influence. Start your trip with some intense surfing at the popular “Bay of Plenty” which is a blue flag beach and situated on the Golden Mile  right in the heart of the beachfront hub.  This beach is a favourite for surfers, thanks to consistent right and left breaks off the beach and jetty. Also, while you are in Durban, do not forget to get a “bunny chow” for lunch.

Your adventure begins with a night at Aweh Africa Backpackers. This establishment is not on the beach, but in the quiet Northern suburbs (only 10 minutes from the beach) where you can chill and meet some other interesting and like-minded folks.  This small cozy backpackers is more like a hippy community to welcome guests from all around the world.  

Your adventure continues 

2 nights in Umzumbe at Umzumbe Surf Camp

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Outdoor adventure awaits you...

The seaside Resort, Umzumbe is situated at the mouth of the Mzumbe River and popular for surfing. Also known as ‘Stebel Rocks’, is a right hand point break rideable to surfers of all experience levels.

Stay at Umzumbe Surf Camp, a beach front surf themed lodge that offer very comfortable bedrooms, garden camping and new luxury bungalows in a Guest House / Backpacker vibe which means that all guests share the common spaces of the main house with other guests. The property and Main House are old (over 100 years old), the vibe is rustic and intended for guests to spend most of their time outdoors.  If you want to learn to surf, this is the place to be, as there is a team of professionals waiting for you.

 

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2 nights in Bizana at Mtentu Lodge

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Explore the magic of the Wild Coast...

Today you enter the Eastern Cape towards Bizana.  Mtentu Lodge has to be one of the best vacation destinations on the Wild Coast, nestled on the edge of the Mkambati Nature Reserve and being blessed with spectacular views. 

There is definitely no shortage of things to do when visiting Mtentu Lodge. The variety of activities make it the ideal location. In addition, surfing, snorkelling, spearfishing, kite boarding and almost anything else you can think of are welcomed, and encouraged. 

Stay in a rustic thatched cabin, each sleeping up to four guests. All of these are linked together by a wooden walkway which leads you to the entertainment and ablution areas.

Included: Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast

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2 nights in Mdumbi at Mdumbi Backpackers

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You made it to surfers paradise

Travel further into the heart of “Transkei”, to the vibrant village of  Mdumbi which was voted as the best beach in Southern Africa and offers world class surf with no crowds.

The Mdumbi point offers five star, classic point break surf  rated one of the best in the Mzanzi. 

Stay at Mdumbi Backpackers, a community driven, eco-friendly backpackers infused with the culture of the amaXhosa

The Mdumbi Cafe makes delicious home cooked meals so you can spend more time relaxing or exploring. 

Dinner is a set menu affair, ranging from famous Saturday night seafood feast, to Mama’s smoking prawn curry, to a traditional South African braai.

Beach access with excellent surfing, fishing, swimming, snorkelling and boat launching facilities as well as a kids playground and free wi-fi is included

Stay in a traditional double hut with electricity and back up solar. 

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2 nights in Chinsta at Buccaneers Lodge &  Backpackers

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Fun for everyone...

Your next stop is the village of Chintsa which is located at the Chintsa river mouth.

Stay at Buccaneers Lodge & Backpackers, a beautiful property situated on the Chintsa lagoon. and a short walk to the Chintsa beach. 

This amazing lodge offers spacious grounds, a sparkling pool, volleyball court, ping-pong table, yoga room, canoes, boogie boards, book swap, parking, night watchmen, a Baz Bus stop, beautiful dam, plenty of birdlife, vibrant bar chilling spaces and restaurant areas.

The stunning Chintsa beach is a hop, skip and jump from Buccaneers which means that watersports are a must. Buccs offers a fully qualified surf coach with all equipment and wetsuits provided, for an exhilarating lesson that will get you riding a wave by the end of your stay. If the conditions aren’t good at Chintsa then well-known Queensberry Bay, Yellowsands or Nahoon are an option.

 

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1 night in Port Elizabeth at The Russel

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Welcome to the friendly city

Port Elizabeth offers some amazing surf breaks for surfers of all levels. 

Your final night’s stay will be at The Russel Guest House which is located in the quiet suburb of Summerstrand; just 3 minutes walk from the beach. The property offers semi-luxurious accommodation, free secure parking, and offers a garden with a pool.

The END OF THE ROAD….for now