Afrique du Sud

Swell Tours offers you customised guided surf tours around South-Africa as well as accommodation in the Transkei.

They are specialised in Transkei, which has world class waves hidden from the crowds and spectacular beaches. Their guest lodge is in the middle of rural land, surrounded by locals only to give you the true experience of South African culture.


ACCOMMODATION

The selfcatering accommodation is built by the Xhosa people and looks straight into the eye of a perfect wave.

It sleeps 8 people comfortably and up to 10 or 11 people maximum in 2 rondavels - each with double beds and en-suite bathrooms (toilet & shower) & 2 dorm stlye rooms - each with 2 single beds.

There is a separate communal shower and a separate toilet and a communal kitchen with chill room.


ACCOMMODATION ONLY RATES
Prices per night selfcatering

Rondavels = R345 per night
(Each Ronnie sleeps two people –
double bed – en-suite toilet & shower.)

Dorm Rooms = R290 per night
(Each Dorm Room sleeps two people –
single beds – separate bathroom.)




SURFING TOUR PACKAGES

They work out a custom tour for you, here two examples to give you an idea…


------------ WILD COAST SURF TOUR - 7 nights/8 days ------------

The Wild Coast offers world class waves and beaches. When you are out in the Transkei Ocean you are surrounded by the real South-Africa with its strong culture, simple living and locals in high spirits. The untouched land makes for a picturesque view while surfing the waves of your life, chilling on the beach, fishing on the river or having sundowners on the river bank.

You will visit several surf breaks and secret beaches along the Wild Coast, including the well known Hole in the Wall. You will also visit local craft markets and get a taste of some traditional dance and drumming. The Wild Coast is a Xhosa community made up of many tribes. You will experience the way the Xhosa people live and you can learn all about their culture and beliefs.

Included:
Pick-up and drop-off at Durban airport
All accommodation
Guide 24/7
Meals at the accommodation in the Wild Coast, including cool drinks
The use of the boat with the guide for sight seeing and fishing

Excluded:
Airfares
Expenses of a personal nature
Other meals then @ the accommodation
All Alcoholic drinks

RATES Wild Coast Tour 7n/8d
Prices per person, based on number of people in the group
2p - € 1060 per person
4p - € 800 per person
6p - € 640 per person
8p - € 630 per person


--------------14 DAYS SURFING TOUR --------------

2 nights - South Coast - Aliwal Shoal Retreat

Durban’s South coast boasts some of the best waves and beaches in Durban, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Here, you can take a Whale and Dolphin watching boat trip or visit the local Croc World.

You will stay at the Aliwal Surf & Diving retreat just a few steps away from the beach where you will be surrounded by indigenous bush, vibrant bird life and visiting monkeys.

2 nights – Port Shepstone - Mantis & Moon hostel

Port Shepstone not only offers great surf and white sandy beaches but it is the perfect stop on the way to the Wild Coast. Take a microlight flight along the coast of Port Shepstone or get adventurous at Oribi Gorge, the spectacular forest-cloaked ravine of the Mzimkulwana River. The Oribi Gorge offers activities such as water rafting, the wild slide, the wild swing and abseiling.

You will stay at Mantis & Moon, a 4 star hostel only 2 minutes away from the beach. Here you have a spectacular view from your balcony where you can take a relaxing bath or chill out in your hammock overlooking the jungle garden.

7 nights – Wild Coast

The Wild Coast offers world class waves and beaches. When you are out in the Transkei Ocean you are surrounded by the real South-Africa with its strong culture, simple living and locals in high spirits. The untouched land makes for a picturesque view while surfing the waves of your life, chilling on the beach, fishing on the river or having sundowners on the river bank.

You will visit several surf breaks and secret beaches along the Wild Coast, including the well known Hole in the Wall. You will also visit local craft markets and get a taste of some traditional dance and drumming.

The Wild Coast is a Xhosa community made up of many tribes. You will experience the way the Xhosa people live and you can learn all about their culture and beliefs.

1 night - Durban - Surf ‘n Dreams Backpackers + breakfast

Durban offers a great night life with excellent restaurants, pubs and clubs. You will stay in one of Durban’s best backpackers and enjoy a nice breakfast, we will point you in the right direction and then let you do pretty much whatever you feel like for the night, whether it is climbing into bed after a great meal or finding out what Durban’s night life is all about!

1 night - Imfolozi Game Reserve - tented camp

Imfolozi / Hluhluwe Game Reserve is the oldest reserve in South Africa and is the only under formal conservation in KwaZulu Natal where the Big 5 occur. We will take you on a game drive in the morning, have lunch out in the wild and then have a guided night drive to experience the Big 5 once the sun goes down.

You will stay in the tented camps in Imfolozi which are large, en-suite tents on stilts with a deck overlooking the wildlife.

Included:
Pick-up and drop-off at Durban airport
All accommodation.
Guide 24/7.
Wax
All meals at the accommodation Aliwal Reef & Mantis & Moon Hostel.
All meals at the accommodation in the Wild Coast, including cool drinks.
The use of the boat for sight seeing and fishing in the Wild Coast with the guide.
Game drive and meals in Imfolozi Game Reserve

Excluded:
Meals in Durban
Expenses of a personal nature.
Surfboard: rent one for cheap / have one custom shaped …
Wetsuit
Extra activities such as Whale / Dolphin watching, Croc World, Diving, Microlight flight, Wild 5 at Oribi Gorge,…
All Alcoholic drinks

RATE 14 days Surfing Tour:
Prices per person, based on number of people in the group
2p - € 1,780 per person
4p - € 1,200 per person
6p - € 1090 per person
8p - € 880 per person


CUSTOMISED SURF TOURS

The packages listed above are an example of what is possible.
Let the managers know what you need and they will put a package together for you ! Let them know:
- how many people you are
- the number of days you want to travel
- the area you want to visit in South-Africa
- the activities you want to include