- 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.
- 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.
Somerset East
Walter Battis, the eccentric artist lived here, old fashioned roses flourish and the odd historic monument decorates the tree-lined back streets.
The world of Fook
The old farming town of Somerset East lies at the foot of the Bosberg Mountains whose slopes are home to the Bosberg Nature Reserve where rare mountain zebra, mountain reedbuck, steenbok and baboons can be found.
Get fooked.
Visit the Walter Battis Gallery. This eccentric artist lived in an imaginary world called Fook. He lived by Fookian law, flew the Fookian flag, drove on a Fookian licence and travelled on a (surprisingly accepted) Fookian passport!
Places to Stay
- Zanre
A backpackers in Somerset East and for those who yearn for lonely country roads…
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Learn to surf in J'bay.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
An established lodge with backpacker facilties.
(Zavora,Mozambique)
This Cape Town based car rental agency offers great deals on car hire in Cape Town.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
An escape from city lights with the Winelands, beach and the airport within easy reach.
(Grabouw,Overberg )
Backpackers here's a chance to stay at a Big-5 Game Reserve and a 5-Star Lodge at budget prices.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
Wet, wild and wickedly gorgeous – that’s a 5-day Wild Coast hike with Wild Side Hiking.
(Port St Johns,Wild Coast)
Observe Great White Sharks and collect data that will help to understand them better.
(,Overberg )
An awesome way to spend your day. Lose yourself in the oceans and meet the denizens of the deep.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
This is a great choice of backpackers when staying in Stormriver.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
Valley View is a bright, fun and funky backpackers in Graskop.
(Graskop,Mpumalanga)
