Our overnight stops

Wild Coast Sun, Port Edward

This imposing complex is a nice place to take in the pleasures of the concrete jungle before heading into the bundus. DStv, swimming pools, restaurants, luxury rooms, and the Indian Ocean that almost says hello right there on the veranda.

The giant water park provides hours of fun for the young team.

Price From R1 250 pppn.

Contact suninternational.com/ wild-coast-sun

Walkerbouts Inn, Rhodes

You don’t know what you’re missing if you haven’t spent an evening in the historic Rhodes and enjoyed a drink at the Centre of the Universe bar. Or devoured one of the restaurant’s delicious pizzas.

You’ll surely run into Dave Walker – he started the Inn almost 30 years ago. Dave knows Rhodes like the back of his hand and is also a real estate agent in town. Price From R550 pp sharing.

Contact walkerbouts.co.za

Rooipoort Guest Farm, Philipstown

You don’t always know what to expect when booking an overnight stop on a working sheep farm, but Rooipoort was a wonderful surprise. We asked our hostess, Kay Fourie, in advance for a few pieces of mutton to braai (when in Rome…). What we got was a feast of lamb chops, pofadders, leg of lamb, and salads. The guest farm is about 10 km outside Philipstown and a good overnight option. Price From R250 pppn.

Contact 083 277 4142

Tankwa Tented Camp

There are places where one stays that are nice – with a nice bed, nice food, and a nice shower. But these are not the places that would necessarily always stick in your memory.

The Tankwa Tented Camp is not such a place. Instead, it is one of those spots that talks to you, that you remember (for several reasons), and that you’ll always crave.

There are the artworks that date from the time of AfrikaBurn, the Unexplained Bar, the people, the landscape… truly a special place.

You can camp here or stay in a luxury tent or chalet.

Price From R450 pppn.

Contact 071 078 4400 (WhatsApp)

tankwa.net