A 30km stretch along the R102 dotted with clean and lazy beaches used mostly by locals walking their dogs, rock fishermen waiting for a bite and the early-morning surfer bobbing the waves. Spot fish eagles, monitor lizards and monkeys while leisurely paddling the Umtentweni River. Umzumbe is nestled in thick and wild dune forest.

Backpacker hostels between Port Shepstone and Hibberdene

• The Spot Backpackers