South Africa's numerous pristine beaches have earned the country quite a reputation among surfing enthusiasts and the long-established water sports hotspot of Jeffreys Bay is a must-see for African safari travellers.
Located in the Eastern Cape province, the town has been a major centre for surfing and a wide variety of other pursuits for more than five decades and plays host to the Billabong Pro ASP World Tour contest each July.
The blue-flagged Dolphin Beach is a particular favourite among would-be big kahunas and sun-worshippers alike and any novices looking to try their hand at surfing for the first time will find no shortage of assistance on offer.
A trip to Jeffreys Bay is also a worthwhile pursuit for nature lovers hoping to catch a glimpse of the local dolphins, which can regularly be spotted off the coast all year round.
KwaZulu-Natal's Margate Beach is another picturesque spot which is ideal for water sports.