- Potchefstroom
A student town and home to the Aardklop festival.
- Mmabatho
Located 17km from the border to Botswana and close to a cultural village and game lodge, Mmabatho and Mafikeng are twin towns, now with one name.
Hartbeespoort and surrounds
45 mins from the business centre of Johannesburg lies this oasis which has interesting markets and animal sanctuaries, as well as a good bit of adventure on offer.
Surrounded by rolling hills and on the banks of the enormous Hartbeespoort dam, this small town is a good stopover for a night or two. Water sports galore are great entertainment and there’s a huge craft market that will delight curio shop-aholics. The De Wildt Cheetah Sanctuary is close to town, it’s a good opportunity to come face to face with one of these beautiful beasts.
Places to Stay
- Moonlight Lodge
Easy access to the North West and to the Plilanesberg National Park.
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Villa Wiese backpackers is a short walk from the centre of town, cinemas and the beach, this historic building has been converted into a practical and friendly backpackers.
(Swakopmund,Namibia)
A canopy tours that also crosses the Letaba River.
(Tzaneen,Limpopo)
This is Cape Town's longest running travel centre.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
When it comes to planning a trip through southern Africa, Cape Town Travel Centre offers a nifty service
(Observatory,Cape Town)
Explore off the beaten track., adventuring as you go. They take you there, drop you off and pick you up again.
(Southern Drakensberg,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)
Close to the beach, malls, the city centre and Durbans nightlife.
(Durban ,Durban)
Yeoville is cosmopolitan, vibrant melting pot of people and cultures.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Funky Monkeys is a happy backpackers that’s easy to spend time in.
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
A grand backpacking hostel in midst of Cape Town city centre, within waltzing distance of almost everything a Cape Town Backpacker could need.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
An African themed Backpackers close to all the action in Grahamstown and its environs
(Grahamstown,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
