- Graaff-Reinet
Graaff-Reinet lies between Cape Town and Jo’burg and is 300km from Port Elizabeth. The jewel of the Karoo, it’s an oasis of gracious old charm in the heat of its dusty surroundings.
- Nieu Bethesda
This tiny archetypal Karoo village is tucked into a valley in the shadow of the Kompasberg Mountain, part of the Sneeuberg range. It’s best known as the home of the Owl House.
- Somerset East
Walter Battis, the eccentric artist lived here, old fashioned roses flourish and the odd historic monument decorates the tree-lined back streets.
- Addo Elephant Park
Addo has three backpackers. It is the best place in South Africa to see elephants close up.
- Shamwari
A malaria free wilderness area where the Big Five roam.
- Grahamstown
Seeped in Settler history, Grahamstown is a real student town and when Rhodes University shuts for the holiday the town closes and goes home. Joke. But close enough. Truth is, when you put enough students together, something fun always happens - so keep an ear open for what's on when you're there.
- Hogsback
Hogsback is one of those soft places that somehow speeds up the passing of time. Dominated by the impressive Amatola mountain range, she has a charm and mystique all of her own. She's whimsical, teasing, enchanting and downright wicked.
- Cathcart
Located on the N6, this is a good overnight stop between Jo'burg and the Wild coast or the Garden Route.
- Stutterheim
Close to the Amatola Mountains and off the beaten track, this town offers yet another opportunity to discover South African via the back roads.
Bedford
Situated on the N10 between Port Elizabeth and Cradock, this is a real country town stopover.
Don't blink
Bedford offers a pretty good insight into small town life in South Africa. The backpackers is in the town's oldest building on the original farm, so soak up some history and relax in the safe and friendly village atmosphere. Their street offers a whole selection of churches too, from quaint stone to modern brick, so those who like to sing along on Sundays could go church hopping and meet the locals while excercising their lungs.
Bedford offers a pretty good insight into small town life in South Africa. The backpackers is in the town's oldest building on the original farm, so soak up some history and relax in the safe and friendly village atmosphere. Their street offers a whole selection of churches too, from quaint stone to modern brick, so those who like to sing along on Sundays could go church hopping and meet the locals while excercising their lungs.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Deep in the mountains, Sani Lodge Backpackers offers a laid-back and relaxed base from which to enjoy the wonders of the Berg.
(Southern Drakensberg,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
Shonalanga lodge in St Lucia is in the centre of town and more of a lodge than a backpackers.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
Self catering backpackers lodge built next to a dam overlooking the Swartberg Mountains
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
The Oude Molen Eco Village provides an interesting alternative to regular city living.
(Observatory,Cape Town)
0860 HIRE CAR - kinda says it all…
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
An African themed Backpackers close to all the action in Grahamstown and its environs
(Grahamstown,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
Buccanner backpackers offer surf lessons, day trips and much more.
(Chintsa-East,Wild Coast)
A great opportunity for backpackers to visit an unspoilt part of South Africa
(Kosi Bay,Zululand)
This East London backpackers lodge is located right on the beach in East London and overlooking a great swell.
(East London,Sunshine Coast)
This Mossel Bay backpackers is located in a spacious 130 year old stone homestead with some wonderful woodwork and some stunning artwork.
(Mossel Bay,Garden Route)
