AFRICAN SURFARIES
Have you ever in your wildest dreams imagined a place where you can be surfing perfect waves one day and getting up close and personal with South Africa’s big game the next? This is a place where you can hike through majestic mountains, swim with dolphins, or simply relax while sipping cocktails on a tropical beach. African Surfaris will take you on an amazing surf trip up the SE coast of Africa steatching from South of Durban north into Mozambique.
African Surfaris is base in Durban which is a perfect base camp due to its centralized location with regards to the various surf spots and game parks. Apart from a tour of the world class surf spots along the cost of KwaZulu-Matal and viewing game at one of the natural heritage game parks in the region, African Surfaris extends its services to Mozambique where travelers can experience the rustic lifestyle and amaxing surf this region has to offer. All tour guides working for African Surfaris are qualified tour operatiors and are trained in lifesaving and medical first aid.
The Surf along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline and up into Mozambique offers some of the most consistent waves in the world. This region also boats an abundance of world class surf spots offering a variety of waves and breaks. Its these factors combined which make this region a prime surf destination. With the winter months offering consistent offshore winds May – September you are destined to score some perfect surf on your African Surfari.
Your team of guides and hosts include:
Dave Renaud: - Dave resides in the costal town of Umhlanga Rocks just outside of Durban and is a former professional surfer and South African champion who has spent the last thirty years in pursuit of the perfect wave. Dave is a respected member of the local surfing community having grown up surfing this entire stretch of coastline. In addition to being a director and tour guide for African Surfaris, Dave is also owner of the popular Charlies Bar and Restaurant in Umhlanga which is frequented by many of the regions top surfers.
Justin Strow: - Justin, or Bird as he is known by his friends and family, originally hails from Laguna Beach California, but now resides in Durban, South Africa. Justin attended Pepperdine University where he gained a Bachelors Degree in International Business before relocating to Durban. Justin has traveled extensively surfing the best breaks around the world before falling in love with SW coast of Africa.
Monte Fuller:- Monte arrived in South Africa on a medical mission from the United States over 4 years ago and has never moved back. Monte comes from Oregon where he worked as a Fire Fighter/Medic with Nestucca Fire Rescue. During the last 15 years Monte has also been involved in film and video production while traveling the world in search of surf. Monte will join your group to document your travels from beginning to end and send you home with fantastic documentation of your journey.
Jeffreys Bay
It is very hard to mistake the ruler edged corduroy lines perfectly wrapping around the point at Jeffrey’s Bay, giving what can be a 1.2 kilometer ride. From the day of it’s discovery, Jeffrey’s Bay has been known as one of the world’s premier right hand points. In fact, every year in July, Jeffrey’s Bay hosts the Billabong Surfing Festival when surfers from all over the world come to enjoy these flawless formations of rolling surf.
With wavelength normally ranging from long to really long and super consistent surf, it is easy to see why.
JBay works best on south or south west swell. There are over 30 breaks utilized in our JBay packages. The JBay point/ headland itself actually consists of 5 separate point sections. On bigger days with the right swell direction some of these sections can be connected. There is a perfect section along this point for every level of surfer, each possessing its own magic, including:
Super Tubes: The waves here can get large (up to about 10 - 12 feet). This is the ultimate test of your surfing ability. It is very fast, powerful, very long and as the name suggests, getting tubed is the name of the game. Salad Bowls and Tubes are short, perfect, hollow waves. Once you master these, you are prepared for Super Tubes. Point: The point is 100% enjoyable with cutback sections and everything else you could possibly want from a wave. The waves here tend to be a little smaller than those at Boneyard or Supers. The difference is that you will have a much longer ride here than at the other two.
The biggest decision each morning over a nice cup of hot coffee is which section of the point to surf.
Temperatures are moderate all year round along the coast, with rain scattered throughout the year. The summers are warm with a very temperate humidity level. A trip in December may even mean leaving the wetsuit at home. Winter, March thru October, finds swell stacked up like corduroy as far as you can see with clean waves in the 3-6 foot range and chilly water temps. Winters can be cold; you will need a 3mm suit to enjoy the waves.
Packages
The J-Bay packages are all named from the many aloe plants in Jeffreys bay.
March- October (prime surf season) they grow splendid flowers, which have become iconic for JBay.
No matter what your tastes, JBay has something to offer you. You can choose from the economical Classic Aloe to the more luxurious Ultimate Aloe.
All packages include daily surf lessons or surfaris, and accommodations just 5 meters from the beach. Whether you are a beginner or advanced surfer you will have use of Jeffrey’s Bay Surf School for daily surf lessons. Depending on the weather and surf reports, instructors who are S.S.A. /E.P qualified lifeguards and SSA- level 3 instructors will take you around to the best spots for each day so good surf is hard to avoid. Visitors who don’t want surf lessons will go on a surfari with knowledgeable local surf guide, to visit the best spots ranging from Seal Point to Victoria Bay given each days conditions. A huge selection of surf equipment from soft-tops to hand-shaped boards, all kinds of wetsuits and other water sports equipment is included in all packages.
When choosing the more economical Classic Aloe, you will stay in either an in-town or on the shore dorm style hotel. Staying at the in-town dorms you will be in close proximity to the lively bars and nightlife the Jeffreys Bay has to offer. Staying in the on shore dorms you will be 20 meters from supertubes- or in “surfers paradise” as some may say.
When choosing the Epic Aloe or Ultimate Aloe packages, you will stay at the African Perfection guest house. The guest house, positioned on the edge of Super Tubes, offers you a unique experience. A typical day in Jeffrey’s Bay sees you wake up with the morning sun, have an early surfing session before having a delicious breakfast in the a la carte restaurant, surf the best waves during the day, and watch the dolphins use the “supertubes” as their playground, visit the local shops, and board factories, and finish the day with dinner at the in-house sushi bar before you watch the sun set on the water.
Each day you are picked up and dropped off at your accommodation and the equipment is provided, if needed, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the trip
You can choose between Mini, Family, or Seafront suites. The Penthouse Loft is reserved for the Ultimate Aloe guests. All nine luxurious suites are individually decorated with a distinct and celebrated African sentiment. They are each adapted to your personal needs including a mini-bar, satellite TV, bath oils & body lotions, and a private balcony with a breath-taking view of the legendary right hand surf breaks J-Bay has to offer. From here, you can watch the greatest surfers at work during the day and an awe-inspiring sunset in the evening.
Jeffrey’s Bay is a picturesque town on the coast of the Eastern Cape providence that got it’s fame for classic reefs and perfect point breaks with world-renowned wave quality. Bracketed by a beautiful range of mountains, the area has the widest available wave selection for every need and capability, as well as offering the most consistent waves to be found anywhere. With its unique combination of beautiful beaches, endless summers, and relaxed lifestyle, its no wonder this town has become world renown. | 
