J-Bay Surftrips (Jeffreys Bay, South Africa)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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Location and surf conditions

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Jeffreys Bay is a picturesque town situated on the coast of the Eastern Cape providence. Bracketed by a beautiful range of mountains and its world renowned surfing beaches. With its unique combination of beautiful beaches, endless summers, abundant shells, white gold (calamari) and relaxed lifestyle, its no wonder this town has become world renown.

Jeffreys Bay is designed for the ordinary, unhurried, unworried, sun-seeking, fun loving person. Locals reckon that Jeffreys Bay was known as the place of dreaming, and it’s easy to see why. This little town may well be called the heart and soul of South African surfing, with many legendary surfers still lingering on. It got fame for it's classic reefs and perfect point breaks with world-renowned wave quality. Talented surfers skilled to ride their boards in the tubes of majestic waves or just ahead of the great white rollers will tell you that the professional rate Jeffreys Bay is amongst the ten best surfing points in the world. Every year in July, Jeffreys Bay houses the Billabong Surfing Festival when surfers from all over the world come to enjoy these flawless formations of rolling surf.

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Camp operator

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About 8 years ago (2005) the founder of J-Bay Surftrips, Robin van der Linde, came on a surf safari to Jeffreys Bay. It was immediately obvious how this little town was booming, especially how the balance between localism and authenticity in tourism was maintained. This was obviously the perfect place for an unforgettable surfing holiday! But, although J-Bay holds great interest for surfers from the world over, some even dream of coming here while still at school, nothing substantial was offered them!!!

Robin decided to make his permanent home Jeffreys Bay. Over some time he connected with legends and big names in the local surfing industry, amongst them Etienne Venter. Etienne is the owner of the “Jeffreys Bay Surf School”, selector of the National EP Springbok Surf Team and contest director for the S.A. Junior Series. If anyone knows anything about surfing J-Bay, it would be Etienne, well known and respected by all in Jeffreys Bay.

The balanced mix of Robin’s organisational skills with Etienne’s surf experience and intimate knowledge of the area, people and waves, presented the perfect foundation for J-Bay Surftrips to be born. This will open new horizons for all those who’s dream it was to visit and surf Jeffreys Bay’s superior waves, or receive the very best surfing instructions available, whether novice, intermediate or experienced surfer, or just to soak in the J-Bay vibe…

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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Accommodation types

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African Perfection is the place where your dreams come true. This Guest House, positioned on the edge of Supertubes, offers you a unique experience.

You can choose from Mini suites, Family suites, Seafront suites and the loft suite. All nine luxurious suites are individual decorated with a distinct and celebrated African sentiment.

They are adapted at your personal needs including a mini-bar, satellite TV, current magazines, bath oils& body lotions and a private balcony with a breath-taking ocean view. This balcony gives you a view upon the legendary perfect right hand surf breaks Jeffreys Bay offers. You can watch the greatest surfers at work during the day and a romantic sunset in the evening.

The loft suite has room for 4 to 6 people. It has 2 bathrooms, a living room and its own kitchen. The loft suite exists out of several spaces segregated from each other by removable partitions which creates a spacious feeling.

Wake up with the morning sun, have a early surfing session before having a delicious breakfast in the a la carte restaurant, surf the best waves during the day and watch the dolphins use the ‘supertubes’ as their playground, visite the local shops and board shape factories and have dinner in the in-house sushi bar before you watch the sun set on the water…. Endless Summers, that’s what its all about! 

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Catering

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In the basement of ‘African Perfection’ Guest house you find a restaurant and sushi bar called ‘twenty pepper street’. Here, the menu offers a wide diversity of meals; from a continental breakfast to the best sushi, prepared by the singing cook ‘Steve Walsh’ and his well trained staff.

If a surf holiday in style is what you’re looking for, you will definately find it at African Perfection.

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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Surf course details

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Jeffreys Bay Surf School was established in 2000 by Etienne Venter to fill the need in Jeffreys Bay for a qualified surfing instructor. Etienne is a full licensed S.S.A. level 3/ S.E. instructor and life guard so the best care, instructions and safety are guaranteed.

The experience begins when the jeep comes to pick you up at your accommodation and drives you to the main beach. This beach has small consistent waves which are perfect for beginners.

The lessons start on the beach where you begin with the safety instructions and warming up. The groups exists out of maximum eight people to secure individual attention. The whole idea is to learn surfing on a soft surfboard in a few simple steps. Most of the first time, students are standing up surfing during this two hour session. The lessons are designed to be intensive and are of course about having a good time.

First the instructor shows how to do every step correctly, then the students try them while he gives personal advise to each student and corrects where necessary. If all the steps are practised on the beach it is time to get in the water and put the theory into practice. The instructor goes in the water with the group to give some final adjustments. But as for all learning, it all comes down to practice. And when you do catch your first real wave, it gives you that stoked feeling you will carry in your memories for a life time!

But even when you are a advanced surfer you can get in touch with Jeffreys Bay Surf School to go on a surfari. Depending on the weather and surf reports, a full licensed instructor will drive you around to the best spots of that moment so good surf is garanteed. He will take you to places in Jeffreys Bay, St. Francis,.... where ever the waves are waiting.

Again, you are picked up and dropped off at your accommodation and the equipment is provided, if needed, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the trip...

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Other activities

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Beside surfing, J-Bay offers a variety of activities. Down town you can pay a visit to several factory shops offering quality clothes for very interesting prices or to the Surf Museum, the Pinguin Rehab Center, the Shark Aquarium , board shape factories, etc…

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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Surf Conditions

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Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
Jeffreys Bay is world-renowned for its many different surf breaks, each possessing its own magic.

1. Kitchen Windows (near Main Beach): This surf break is an excellent place to learn how to ride waves. It is a peak that breaks left and right.

2. Magna Tubes: Here you’ll find fast powerful and classic waves, as good as anywhere else.

3. Boneyards: Boneyards is right next to Supers. You will be able to recognize it with ease, as it is the spot where the waves are breaking almost perfectly, but there are only one or two guys sitting out there.Don't be fooled, this is a locals only break and they take it as a serious offence if you as an outsider decide to surf there. Yeah, it may have the better wave, but that is the bonus of being a local at Jeffrey's Bay for quite some period of time.

4. Super Tubes: The waves here can get large ( up to about 10 - 12 feet). This is the ultimate test of your surfing ability. It is very fast, powerful, very long and as the name suggests, getting tubed is the name of the game. Its suited only to people experienced in surfing. Super Tubes - the best!

5. Salad bowls: These waves a short en hollow. The water is quite shallow so this place is reserved for experienced surfers.

6. Tubes: This is a short, perfect hollow wave. Once you master Tubes, you can surf Super Tubes.

7. Point: The Point is 100% enjoyable with cutback sections and everything else you could possibly want from a wave. The waves here tend to be a little smaller than those at Boneyards and Supers. The difference is, that you will have a much longer ride here than at the other two.

8. Albatross (near Kabeljous Caravan Park): A wave in the same class as Point and mostly uncrowded.

Seasonal conditions
Temperatures are moderate all year round along the coast, with rain scattered throughout the year. The summers are warm with a very temperate humidity level and winters are mild and pleasant.

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SURROUNDINGS / REGION

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Characterization of surroundings/region
This bay is the meeting point where the warm Indian Ocean current mingles with the waters of the cold Atlantic, creating unique conditions for an incredible diversity of marine life. Dolphins are an almost daily sighting with the southern right whale coming to clave between July and September putting on a show with their courtship rituals. Temperatures are moderate all year round along the coast, with rain scattered throughout the year. The summers are warm with a very temperate humidity level and winters are mild and pleasant.

Activities and facilities
There are a number of small nature reserves and game parks in the area, such as Lombardine Game Park, Sea View Lion Park, where you get the chance pet the lion cubs while they are still small and harmless and Tisitsikamma National Park. Adventures Jeffreys Bay offers Sand boarding, Horse Trail, Mountain and Quad Biking,….As you can see, the opportunities are endless.

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 JOURNEY

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Ways to get to the camp
The cheapest flights to South Africa are from London or Amsterdam, and it often works out better to get a connecting flight to either and from there a flight to Johannesburg (JNB) or Cape Town (CPT). Those are the two airports who have connection with Port Elizabeth (PLZ). We recommend to travel with one of the major airlines, for they give the best service and are the most reliable.

When you arrive at the airport in P.E., one of our staff members will pick you up to take you to your accommodation. Forward your flight details and estimated arrival time for us to meet you promptly. On your day of departure we’ll give you a ride back to the airport.

Generally, it takes one between eight and ten hours to get to South Africa from London or Amsterdam.

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Important details

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For the majority of foreign nationals who travel to South Africa on vacation, entry is straightforward and hassle-free. All visitors to South Africa must be in possession of a valid passport and visa. For many other countries however, visas are not required up to a maximum number of 90 days.

No visas required for visits of up to 90 days for the following countries:

Africa
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxemburg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Paraguay
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United States of America
Uruguay
Venezuela

No Visa required for up to 30 days stay for the following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Cape Verde
Costa Rica
Cyprus
Gabon
Guyana
Hungary
Jordan
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibië
Peru
Poland
Seychelles
Slovak Republic
South Korea
Thailand
Turkey

If your country is not mentioned above then you will require a visa to enter South Africa.

Visa application

Applications for visas must be submitted together with:

· Two passport size photographs.
· Original passport.
· Details of intended travel arrangements.
· The required fee if any.

PACKAGES & PRICES

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Package A - Classic Aloe Standard

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				1 day/1night				7 days / 7 nights				14 days / 14 nights
Full package				€ 85				€ 549				€ 1069
Accomodation only (incl. breakfast)				€ 30				€ 210				€ 390

Included in the Full-Package:
- All transfers from and to Port Elizabeth airport
- Accommodation in seaside dorm including breakfast
- One guided visit to a breathtaking safari game park
- Driver with in-depth local surf knowledge
- All petrol and road tax
- Daily 2-hour beginners or advanced surf lessons with a professional S.S.A./E.P. instructor or daily surfari to the beach area (JBay, St. Francis Bay, Cape St. Francis, Seal Point, Bruce's Beauties...)
- Equipment: surfboards and wetsuits
- Kitchen facilities available
- A visit to a local JBay board shaper
- Broadband Internet access
- Satelitte TV

Upon request:
- Photoshoot
- Worlds highest bungee jump
- Beach Horse rides
- Sand boarding

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Package B - Epic Aloe Upgraded

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				1 day/1night				7 days / 7 nights				14 days / 14 nights
Full package				€ 130				€ 879				€ 1719
Accomodation only (incl. breakfast)				€ 80				€ 559				€ 1080

Included in the Full-Package:
- All transfers from and to Port Elizabeth airport
- Accommodation in double room stunning sea/surf views on the legendary Jefferys Bay Supertubes break, incl. continental breakfast at "20 Pepper Street", the in-house restaurant.
- African Perfection guesthouse will be used for all epic aloe (upgraded) bookings from now
- Room is serviced daily
- One guided visit to a breathtaking sarafi game park
- Driver with in-depth local surf knowledge
- All petrol and road tax
- Daily 2-hour beginner´s or advanced surf lessons with a professional S.S.A./E.P instructor or daily surfari to the best waves in the area (JBay, St. Francis Bay, Cape St. Francis, Seal Point, Bruce´s Beauties...)
- Equipment: surfboards and wetsuits
- A visit to a local JBay board shaper
- Broadband Wireless internet access
- Stalitte TV in the room

Upon request:
- Photoshoot
- Worlds highest bungee jump
- Beach Horse rides
- Sand boarding

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Package C - Ultimate Aloe Ultra

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								7 days/7nights
Full Package				1 person				€ 2360
				2 person				€ 1400
				3 or 4 pers.				€ 1100
Accommodation only (incl. breakfast)				1 person				€ 2075
				2 person				€ 1060
				3 or 4 pers.				€ 740

Included in the Full-Package:
- All transfers from and to Port Elizabeth airport
- Executive luxury accommodation in the penthouse from "African Perfection" with stunning sea views on the legendary Jeffreys bay Supertubes break, inclueding continental breakfast at "20 Pepper Street", the in-house restaurant.
- Penthouse is serviced daily
- One guided visit to a breathtaking safari game park
- Driver with in-depth local surf knowledge
- All petrol and road tax
- Daily 2-hour beginner´s or advanced surf lessons with a professional S.S.A./E.P instructor or daily surfari to the best waves in the area (JBay, St. Francis Bay, Cape St. Francis, Seal Point, Bruce´s Beauties...)
- Equipment: surfboards and wetsuits
- A visit to a local JBay board shaper
- Broadband Wireless Internet access
- Satelitte TV plus surround sound DVD player

Upon request:
- Photoshoot
- Worlds highest bungee jump
- Beach Horse rides
- Sand boarding

The penthouse can host up to 4 persons. This executive luxurz accommodation is also used for the ASP Billabong Pro JBay in July, when the pro surfers com to compete in Jeffreys Bay.

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 ADDITIONAL INFO

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The prices are quoted per person. Please not that no airport pick up is included in accomodation only bookings. In accomodation only bookings breaktfast is included.

- all packages include surfaris to the epic waves of "Endless Summer" and ohter hot spots in the area, this is fully included in the price
- visitors who don´t want surf lessons go on tour with our surf guide, who has lots of local knowledge, to visit the best spots in the area every day
- we have a hughe selection of surf equipment form soft-tops to hand-shaped board, also all kinds of wetsuits and other water sports materials
- in all packages clients can use the fully equipped kitchen and all facilities such as pool table, TV, DVD-room, BBQ free of charge
- all clients are fully insured
- all our S.S.A./E.P. surf instructors are qualified lifeguards and SSA-instructors at level 3
- clients booking accomodation only will be charged at 80 euros (both ways) and 45 euros (one way) for airport pick ups at Port Elizabeth
- children younger than 7 years come for free (accomodation only)
- children between 7 and 16 yeares come for half price (accommodation only)
- children from 17 years and up have to pay full price we will be happy to arrange costumized packages on request