Newbie gap company Ticket to Ride takes teams of travellers on three-month adventures around South Africa. Surfers (beginners welcome) backpack up the coast from Cape Town, stopping at eight surf hotspots including Coffee Bay and Durban. The deal includes over 60 hours of professional tuition, enough to qualify as a SSA Level 1 surf instructor and lifesaver. When not in the water the gappers get involved in local charitable projects, teaching in schools, townships and on the beach.