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It is time to recharge with the energy of the Indian Ocean in vibrant South Africa. A team of professionals, operating along the Garden Route of South Africa created a surf adventure with every detail in mind specially for you. Garden Route is truly the best place to be a surfer, with little crowds and great waves for anyone, from beginner to advanced! We are based in Mossel Bay, a surf and adventure capital of the Garden Route. Thrill seekers will be enchanted! Highlights include longest zip-line over the ocean, paragliding over incredible vistas, the world’s highest bridge bungee jump , sand boarding, safari, whale watching and even shark cage diving. Your own private surf coach, a dedicated driver, surf photographer, hotel by the Indian ocean and a variety of adventures – this Garden Route Surf Trip is the real deal!
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Elena
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Mar 2022 • Family
It was excellent experience! Thank you guys! We were surfing with my husband and 5 y.o. son, making barbecue on the beach, feeding giraffes. Now we love Africa so much!
Elena.
Elena.
Written 17 April 2022
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Thank you for a great review! Will see you on our next adventures!
Written 21 April 2022
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Михаил П
Cape Town Central, South Africa1 contribution
Nov 2018 • Solo
Thank you for amazing experience, I fell in love with South Africa and surfing! I had the time of my life while exploring the country and conquering waves under Marshal's and Daniel's supervision.
Written 12 December 2018
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Cyan_Skylark
London, UK9 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We had a really good time learning to surf with Andries, can't wait to get back on the board! Mossel bay is a fabulous place to learn how to surf, the waves are small but not too small and it is a totally sandy beach to no worries about sharp rocks. Would highly recommend this company.
Written 2 April 2017
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SabrinaLuedecke
Berlin, Germany10 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
On our tour along the garden route we decided to take some surf lessions and therefor contacted Hermann. There're a few people who offer surf lessons in that area but we decided for Hermann because the contact via mail already was really friendly and personal. And it turned out to be the best choice.
We met a parking lot directly at the beach in Buffels Bay. At first we had some theory, which took at the most 30 minutes. Sounds short but Hermann explained the most important things and then we went in the water. In the water he explained everything else on concrete situations and examples. Even though we were all on a beginner level Hermann managed it to teach us so well that everyone stood on the board somehow. It was a lot of fun for us and we enjoyed it so much. Hermann was really patient and spread a great mood. The time went super fast.
We took another lesson the next day and we would've loved to take many more lessons if we would've had the time for that.
We highly recommend Unravel Surf Travel for surf lessons. Not just because you get really good lessons. You also get to know really great people. Hermann and his wife Jenya, who also spend the time with us and took some GoPro-photos, are really sweet. They do what they love and that's what you can feel when you're with them.
We were really impressed that they also make some time to teach kids from townships how to surf, to get them out of their usual surrounding and onto the boards. The Surfer Kids Non-Profit is great thing!
We hope that we get back to South Africa soon, so that we can experience the Unravel Surf Travel Tour with Hermann and Jenya! :)
We met a parking lot directly at the beach in Buffels Bay. At first we had some theory, which took at the most 30 minutes. Sounds short but Hermann explained the most important things and then we went in the water. In the water he explained everything else on concrete situations and examples. Even though we were all on a beginner level Hermann managed it to teach us so well that everyone stood on the board somehow. It was a lot of fun for us and we enjoyed it so much. Hermann was really patient and spread a great mood. The time went super fast.
We took another lesson the next day and we would've loved to take many more lessons if we would've had the time for that.
We highly recommend Unravel Surf Travel for surf lessons. Not just because you get really good lessons. You also get to know really great people. Hermann and his wife Jenya, who also spend the time with us and took some GoPro-photos, are really sweet. They do what they love and that's what you can feel when you're with them.
We were really impressed that they also make some time to teach kids from townships how to surf, to get them out of their usual surrounding and onto the boards. The Surfer Kids Non-Profit is great thing!
We hope that we get back to South Africa soon, so that we can experience the Unravel Surf Travel Tour with Hermann and Jenya! :)
Written 23 November 2015
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Eve F
Johannesburg, South Africa13 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
I was a complete beginner and assumed I'd probably never get up on the board. In two super-well-priced lessons Hermann made it seem so easy. He gets an immediate feel for your capabilities and picks just the right waves, but doesn't assume you won't get it just because you're a beginner -- he challenges you. I fell in love with the feeling and am planning my next surf trip! Super recommended -- one of my best vacation experiences anywhere.
Written 21 January 2015
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Jakob P
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Cool surfing! we had a 2hours lesson for beginners. Herman was very patient, thanks to him we really enjoyed the experience and now we want to continue to surf :-) ..we also got nice pictures of us surfing away in the end... we can recommend Unravel Surf Travel with no reserves.
Written 16 January 2015
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MaryFlemming
Hilo, HI1 contribution
Dec 2013 • Friends
Such an incredible surf trip! Local and mostly organic food, yoga, amazing site seeing, great loving people, surfing and paddle boarding, beautiful accommodations and a fun loving community environment. Unravel Surf Travel is the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of the Southern Cape with locals who know the area best. The surf instructor is fantastic and I still keep in touch with the friends I made. Can't wait until I can go again and bring more people along! Hermann and Jenya are most wonderful guides and I can't thank them enough for putting together such an amazing holiday experience!
Written 22 November 2014
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jubee7
Dana Bay, South Africa1 contribution
Nov 2013 • Solo
Had an amazing time with these guys! Sunrise yoga, incredible outdoor activities, staying right on the beach and best of all, getting coached how to stand up on a wave in no time at all.
The surfer kids non profit is also an incredible part of this program and makes one feel like you are part of something very meaningful, not only for yourself.
The surfer kids non profit is also an incredible part of this program and makes one feel like you are part of something very meaningful, not only for yourself.
Written 21 October 2014
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JimmoKay
amsterdam8 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Did some research before I travelled the garden route coastline as I was paranoid about being shark bait and wanted to get good equipment as I could nt bring my own board and suit. Really lucky I found Unravel Surf Lessons.
Before I met Hermann we exchanged a number of mails about types breaks that I wanted to surf and made a solid a plan before I got to SA which gave me a good insight on breaks/ beaches (Vic Bay, Wilderness, Buffels Bay, Brentons on Sea, J Bay breaks) along the Gardens route coast.
Surf
I am an intermediate goofy surfer, so I was interested in surfing nothing too crazy (super tubes - JBay) but good beach and reef (flat) lefts. I booked a two days surf guide. Hermann brought me to Buffels Bays which has two left beach breaks, reef (right) and a point break. My luck was in on day 1 as the waves, wind and swell were perfect, but Hermann help my luck by picking the ride tide time to paddle out. The swell was not massive so Hermann came out with me in flippers and gave me constant directions/ tips/ on selecting waves. Caught a ridiculous amount of waves but very lucky with near perfect conditions. Day 2 was not so lucky, surfed Buffels again the swell increased by 1 1/2 times, so power was on but the nice easy left was not working, so we paddle to a different section of the beach. Hermann gave me great tips on the rip and the line up to take to catch a couple of waves.
Equipment
Hermann had a selection of two different boards (8ft 2, 9ft) both in great conditions when we met and a couple of different wet suits to try on. Boards waxed up ready to go.
Ultimately had two great days surfing, good conservation about SA and got some good recommendations on local restaurants.
If you want hassle free, safe and great surf in SA get in touch with Hermann.
Before I met Hermann we exchanged a number of mails about types breaks that I wanted to surf and made a solid a plan before I got to SA which gave me a good insight on breaks/ beaches (Vic Bay, Wilderness, Buffels Bay, Brentons on Sea, J Bay breaks) along the Gardens route coast.
Surf
I am an intermediate goofy surfer, so I was interested in surfing nothing too crazy (super tubes - JBay) but good beach and reef (flat) lefts. I booked a two days surf guide. Hermann brought me to Buffels Bays which has two left beach breaks, reef (right) and a point break. My luck was in on day 1 as the waves, wind and swell were perfect, but Hermann help my luck by picking the ride tide time to paddle out. The swell was not massive so Hermann came out with me in flippers and gave me constant directions/ tips/ on selecting waves. Caught a ridiculous amount of waves but very lucky with near perfect conditions. Day 2 was not so lucky, surfed Buffels again the swell increased by 1 1/2 times, so power was on but the nice easy left was not working, so we paddle to a different section of the beach. Hermann gave me great tips on the rip and the line up to take to catch a couple of waves.
Equipment
Hermann had a selection of two different boards (8ft 2, 9ft) both in great conditions when we met and a couple of different wet suits to try on. Boards waxed up ready to go.
Ultimately had two great days surfing, good conservation about SA and got some good recommendations on local restaurants.
If you want hassle free, safe and great surf in SA get in touch with Hermann.
Written 20 October 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
