- Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town city centre is filled with backpacking lodges and if you are after the heart beat of Cape Town city centre then look no further and find a Backpackers in Cape Town city centre. Most places are a quick stagger to pubs, clubs and happenings.....
- Cape Town City Bowl
Some of Cape Town's best backpackers are nestled here which is just above the Cape Town city centre on the slopes of Table Mountain and overlooking Cape Town and the harbour, these residential suburbs are fairly laid-back, quiet and surrounded by plenty of greenery, lush gardens and parks.
- Cape Town Bo Kaap
This area lies just above the city centre and is also known as the Malay quarter. Today it is a colourful kaleidoscope with hints of Cape Town's yesteryear peeping through the architecture. There are no backpackers here.
- Green Point
Neighbouring the busy suburb of Sea Point, Green Point has much the same setting and vibe as Sea Point, overlooking the icy Atlantic seaboard and backing up against the mountain. Many backpackers make Green Point their home whilst visiting the Mother City.
- Sea Point
Situated on the icy Atlantic seaboard close to the Cape Town beaches Sea Point stretches along the beachfront and up against the mountain. It is densely populated with apartments, peppered with restaurants and bars and has a thriving nightlife.
- Observatory
The heartbeat of student life in Cape Town, spunky Observatory has an excellent local atmosphere and a lively vibe. It's jam-packed with snappy music and pool venues and has a gob-smacking choice of restaurants.
- Claremont
This is one of Cape Town's older suburbs which has a well developed entertainment and shopping infrastructure. There are no backpackers here.
- Northern Beaches
Along the Atlantic coastline, heading northwards towards the West Coast and Namibia you'll find miles of beach…There's Google map here.
- Muizenberg and Kalk Bay
Muizenberg beach is a surfer's paradise, with the best learner surf waves in the Cape. You'll find the Google map to the Southern Peninsula on this page.
- Simon's Town
This is where we've chosen to live, so it's gotta be groovy. It's the last village before Cape Point on the eastern side of the peninsula and very quaint. Not to mention romantic with its panoramic views over the Simon's Town navy and picturesque yacht basin.
- Scarborough and Kommetjie
Scarborough is one of the last suburbs you’ll find before Cape Point. It's a very quiet with wonderful stretches of wild beaches, incredible mountain walks and an oddly shaped landmark known as Camel Rock. It takes about 45 minutes to drive into Cape Town from here.
- Hout Bay
It's about 15km from town and the entry point to the famous Chapman's Peak Drive. It's a little self-contained village with everything you need - restaurants, shops, auto banks and is close to plenty of good hikes and sunset drink slurping spots. There are no backpackers here.
Camps Bay
This is the perfect place from which to watch the sun go down - whether it's from the white sandy beach or one of the many bars or restuarants that line the beach front. There are no backpackers here.
The perfect sundowner…
Lying in the curve at the back Table Mountain, Camp’s Bay beach looks along the coastline to where the crags of the Twelve Apostles brood over the sea. Try as I might I can’t count twelve of them, but that’s what they’re called. Although this is the cold Atlantic side of the peninsula the beach is packed in summer and kids will swim where adults don’t dare. Palms line the beachfront and there are pumping restaurants and bars where people hang out all day and most of the night. La Med is a notorious Sunday evening sundowner and pick up point. Pretty much everyone who’s anyone will be there for a dop in summer.
Lying in the curve at the back Table Mountain, Camp’s Bay beach looks along the coastline to where the crags of the Twelve Apostles brood over the sea. Try as I might I can’t count twelve of them, but that’s what they’re called. Although this is the cold Atlantic side of the peninsula the beach is packed in summer and kids will swim where adults don’t dare. Palms line the beachfront and there are pumping restaurants and bars where people hang out all day and most of the night. La Med is a notorious Sunday evening sundowner and pick up point. Pretty much everyone who’s anyone will be there for a dop in summer.
Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.
Enjoy some good theater.
Camps Bay is also home to the Theatre on the Bay which is an excellent venue for anyone wanting to catch a bit of local talent.
Camps Bay is also home to the Theatre on the Bay which is an excellent venue for anyone wanting to catch a bit of local talent.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Volunteer and help rural children.
(Eshowe,Zululand)
They are close to the Valley of 1000 hills, on a peaceful farm. GPS: 29º 44’ 12.41S 30º 50’ 35.42E
(Pietermaritzburg,Durban)
This well established Cape Town backpackers is near the Waterfront and across the road from the World Cup Stadium.
(Green Point,Cape Town)
Near the main road to Orpen gate, they offer accommodation and tours.
(Hoedspruit,Limpopo)
A Johannesburg backpackers with a unique opportunity to experience township life.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Close to the magnificent Kosi Bay lake system and beaches where endangered turtles nest.
(Kosi Bay,Zululand)
A spacious lodge with air-conditioned rooms and plenty of activities on offer.
(Matubatuba,Zululand)
On the banks of Lake Kariba, this is relatively unexploited area is home to the Tonga, who still live according to age old traditions.
(Kariba Zim,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
A classic wilderness experience in true Rider Haggard style.
(Shamwari,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
Right next to the mighty Victoria Falls.
(Livingstone,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
