Recent reviews Port St Johns
[Inaani, 11/06/2010] I discovered this jewel 9 years ago by coincidence and have been returning often ever since. When you get talking to fellow travelers from around the world, they’re either planning on returning or tell you stories about how this is their favourite spot in the whole of south africa. Amapondo is more than your regular cool backpackers, there’s something in the air that you can’t quite put your finger on but is truly addictive. And it actually has a name, too: Pondo Fever. People loose track of time within few days and simply start recharging their batteries. Most usually stay longer than origin
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[Rina11, 15/09/2009] This guest house is wonderfully relaxed and chilled. It's gardens go down to the beach. They only serve breakfast, but there is a restaurant on the premises.
We bird watched and saw 25 species in the morning, although the Cape Parrot unfortunately didn't appear.
Later we canoed on the Umzimvubu river, which is on their doorstep.
The rooms are lovely, and the showers are to die for!
We also did cultural trip, visiting a Pondo village, that was so amazing!
[pierrejacques, 01/08/2006] Surrounded by virgin forests and an unadulterated African landscape of mountains, river and ocean views, this well-maintained property consists of three adjoining houses and functions both as a guest house and self-catering establishment. Set in immense, natural gardens with awe inspiring views of the Umzimvubu River, ocean, mountains and nearby golf course, the Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House is a family-run establishment and the owners / hosts, who reside on the property, are therefore always available to assist with any enquiries. They are renowned for their hospitality and willingness to accom
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