Holiday Stays

Pumula Surf Camp

Backpacker Umzumbe · KwaZulu-Natal

About

Family-run surf accommodation in Pumula village, 1 hour south of Durban on the South Coast. Restored fisherman's cottage with surf lessons, yoga classes, and beach access.

Accommodation

The restored cottage offers colorful rooms including The Sun Room (private double), Gypsy Family Room (sleeps 4), Tiny Twiny (double), Funky Dorm (4-bed), and Rustic Bush Hut (double). Two indoor bathrooms and one outdoor bathroom with hot shower. Large wooden deck overlooks forests.

Facilities

Amenities include wood-fired pizza oven (Saturday and Sunday afternoons), organic fruit and vegetable garden, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, covered outdoor dining area, library room, and on-site parking. Daily linen changes and fresh beach towels provided. Friendly dogs and cats on-site. Bird watching available.

Location & Surroundings

Pumula village, 300m from Pumula Beach, 1 hour south of Durban. Nearby attractions: Oribi Gorge (50km, 1-hour drive), Lake Eland Game Reserve (57km, 1-hour drive), Shelley Beach (30km) for whale watching, Nivonia shipwreck (1935) on Pumula Beach. Mangrove forests and estuaries for exploring.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

The Sun Room

Private double room, bright and airy with surf decor.

Double x 1
From
R600

Zen Room

Private double room.

Double x 1
From
R550

Tiny Twiny

Double room sleeping 2, light and airy with garden views. Flexible private or shared arrangement.

Double x 1
From
R300

Funky Dorm

4-bed dorm with spacious layout and extensive cupboard space. Available for private hire.

From
R250

Sun Room

This room sleeps 2 on a queen bed. Lovely views, bright, airy and filled with light. Crisp white linen and decorated in surf style. Guests have access to the communal bathroom (bath and shower) and a

Queen x 1
From
R600

Basic Dorm Room - African Dream

This surf style dorm sleeps up to 4 people on bunk beds with crisp, white linen. Lovely views, bright, airy and filled with light. Guests have access to the communal bathroom (bath and shower) and a s

Bunk x 1

Surf Twin Room

This surf style dorm sleeps up to 2 people on single beds with crisp, white linen. Lovely views, bright, airy and filled with light. Guests have access to the communal bathroom (bath and shower) and a

Single x 1
From
R390

Zen Private Double

Zen private double room, is a lovely serene, relaxing room within our shared Surf House.

Double x 1
From
R550

Location

Address

Pumula, South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal

Umzumbe Guide →
Sleeps 12

Activities

Bird Watching Fishing Whale Watching Horse Riding Scuba Diving Snorkeling Beach Walks Dolphin Watching Surfboard Factory Visits (Wedge Surfboards) Corporate Events & Team Building Sardine Run Viewing (Seasonal, May-June) Game Reserve Visits (Lake Eland, 57Km Away) Wild Gorge Swing (Oribi Gorge, 50Km Away) White Water Rafting (Oribi Gorge, 50Km Away) Ocean & Wildlife Education Healthy Meal Preparation Classes Mangrove Forest Hiking Ladies Surf & Yoga Retreats Sup Yoga Stand-Up Paddleboarding (Sup) Beach Bonfires Surf Guiding Surfboard Rental

Facilities

Wi-Fi Free Parking Braai Facilities Deck Kitchen

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