We can show you dramatically beautiful photos and try to put into words how incredible South Africa is. But really, you have to go there to understand it for yourself.
So, if you are considering one of our South Africa Adventures, take a few moments to read what previous riders have said about their trip. By the looks of things, the stoke is well and truly alive!
Sasha Cook (July, 6 Weeks 2012)
“The people I met and the experiences we shared were what made it so special. 5 years later and they are still some of my closest friends!”
Alistair Frost (January, 10 weeks, 2008)
“It was an opportunity to travel unique parts of the world with unparalleled tuition and helpful guidance. It enables you to link your passion to future life goals.”
Tina Beresford (January, 10 weeks, 2008)
“It’s an ideal way to surf the best breaks in SA and progress quicker with local knowledge. I found the trip to be the best way to start my gap year. I got to know new liked minded people and benefited from the support of knowledgeable and experienced leaders/surf coaches. They helped set me off on my surfing journey!”
Katie Mousley (September, 10 weeks, 2010)
“It’s a once in a lifetime surf adventure. For me, it allowed me to push my limits, meet like minded people from all over the world and gain a library of stories to tell for the rest of your life!”
Charlie Bass (January 2017 & September 2015, 10-Weeks)
“Loads of surfing, great people and awesome places”
Chris Bond being Chris Bond.. Nuff said
Chris Bond (Head of operations)
“I ran my first trip for Ticket to Ride over 10 years ago. What I love most about the South Africa trip is how much everyone loves South Africa, surfing and their experience and growth by the end of the trip. Being able to be a part of providing that experience to anyone is an honour”
Henry Norris (September 2012, 10-week)
“To me, the SA trip is special because it was the first opportunity I really had to properly immerse myself in all of the facets of surfing and surfing culture that had drawn me to it in the first place. I was finally able to surf until exhaustion for months at a time. I was constantly being exposed to new places and experiences. Most importantly, I made some of the best friends you could have because you are sharing so much with them over such a long period of time.”
Naomi Robinson
“Ticket to ride opened my eyes up to a world I didn’t even know existed.. They gave me the confidence to step outside my comfort zone. I learnt to see things for myself, through which I made some amazing lifelong friends, experiences which I will always remember. And obviously, I learnt how to surf, which is still the coolest thing ever.”
Harry Hough (6 Week July 2012)
“Going on this trip was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I met some incredible people on the journey, surfed some amazing spots and got my level 1 surf instructors qualification. Since then I have worked at Ticket To Ride surf school in Cornwall for three seasons. I’ve also been on new adventures with the same group from the trip. We still occasionally get a bottle of Stroh rum out to remind us of the mad nights in SA!”
Jane A Seymour ( September, 10 week, 2016)
“It enabled me to develop an awesome new skill while also being able to immerse myself in an exciting and diverse culture!”
Andy Shepherd (September, 10 weeks, 2010)
“Ticket to ride SA helped to open so many doors for me that I wouldn’t have thought possible. With the help of our amazing trip leaders and the awesome bunch of people that I had the pleasure of travelling, I learned to appreciate the experiences that only travelling can give to you! And nowhere more so than in SA!”
Emily Harris ( 10-Week January 2012)
“Hakuna Matata sums it up pretty well! To be honest, life on the TTRide trip is surreal. You surf, eat and make the best of friends! But I warn future TTRiders, this trip changes your life. Be prepared to come home with an addiction; an addiction for surfing that can’t be ignored.”
