The Spot Backpackers - Umtentweni - South Coast - South Africa

FREE RIVER KAYAKS

Grab a kayak and go for a paddle up the Mtentweni river. Paddle up between mangroves where you will get a chance to spot Vervet monkeys and a large variety of birds including the resident pair of Fish Eagles!

ORIBI GORGE WILD 5

Wild Gorge Swing

The Wild Gorge swing is an awesome experience that leaves you breathless but exhilarated. Situated at the top of Lehrs falls, it is the highest swing in the world. One steps or jumps off the waterfall to swing into the depths of the gorge in a 100m (33 Storeys) arc.
Unbelievable!!
A full body harness is used to allow for a comfortable ride.
Fully qualified personnel are on hand to prepare one for this experience.
They also offer
Wild Water Rafting
Wild Abseiling
Wild Slide
Hiking & Mountain Bike Trails
Horse Riding
We offer day trips up to Oribi Gorge for R80 per person (Min 3 people)

LAKE ELAND GAME RESERVE

Lake Eland Game Reserve is a natural treasure spanning an impressive 5000 acres. A quick 35 minute drive from Port Shepstone it is definitely worth the trip. Situated overlooking the Oribi Gorge this natural paradise has all the natural vegetation and game a viewer may want. Full of wildlife of all types as well as many activities and facilities to cater for all guests this is not the location to miss.

SHARK DIVING

Protea Banks is suited to advanced divers who are looking for the big animals! If you have had your fill of reef fish, this dive site is for you... It has gained a reputation as one of the world's top shark dives with Zambezi (Bull Shark), Tiger, Hammerhead, Blacktip, Ragged-Tooth, Bronze Whaler and if you are lucky the Great White.

DIVE COURSES

There are many dive courses available at very affordable prices.
Please contact us for more information.

THE FAMOUS SARDINE RUN!

During the annual winter (May/June) the migration of huge shoals of sardines come in close to our shore, a phenomenon not seen elsewhere in the world. This creates a fever of excitement that cannot be equalled. Thousand upon thousands of Cape Gannet ‘bomb’ the ocean - this being the first sign that the ‘Sardine Run’ is on.
And if that’s not spectacular enough for you, around 3000 Bottlenose dolphins follow the migration of the sardines northwards into KwaZulu Natal waters!
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OCEAN SAFARIS

Come and enjoy an ecological adventure starting with the thrill of a safe surf launch through breakers, with experienced skippers to show you the wonders of the warm Indian Ocean as you head past the popular St. Mikes, Uvongo and Margate Beaches, stopping to view the shark nets. Learn more about the function of shark nets, and the role they play in the ecology and tourism of our coastline.
We often encounter Bottlenose dolphins in the shallow waters - occasionally viewing the rare Humpback dolphins, and in the winter months we are sometimes fortunate enough to view large groups of Common dolphins.
Depending on weather and sea conditions, we may head offshore to the famous Protea banks where you could be lucky enough to view the most spectacular of whales in South Africa’s waters - the Humpback whale! Our area is well known for its Humpback whale, Southern Right whale and Minke whales

DEEP SEA FISHING

Game Species
Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Barracouta (King Mackerel), Snoek (Queen Mackerel), Garrick, Yellow Tail, Prodical Son, King Fish, MARLIN and SAIL FISH

Reefs
Protea Reef is 7.5km from the shore, 2km in length and 600 meters wide.
The reef is known for the huge concentration and variety of Shark Species. Most common are Hammerhead, Zambezi, Ragged Tooth, Copper, Tiger and Dusky sharks.
Where there are sharks, there are fish which they are feeding on.
The reefs are inhabited by: Rockcod, Bream, Englishman, Slinger, Stumpnose, Scotsman, Musselcracker, Red Steenbras, Pink Salmon, Geelbek (Salmon) and the majority of the other Red Fish Species.
The Protea Bream is a lovely eating fish and is only found on Protea Reef.

MOTORBIKE RENTALS

A range of motorbikes which include MZ Baghira 660s to Yamaha Teneres. These are on and off road bikes which are well equipped to handle any gravel path, river or the urban traffic of the South Coast.

SURF LESSONS

Surf lessons, sea conditions permitting, with loads of free surf advice!!