- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Perfectly placed to catch the Cape's wind, these beaches are heaven for natural speed freaks. Kite surf, wind surf, surf or fly an acrobatic kite. An icy splash into the crashing waves is enough to shock all your senses wide awake - then snuggle into the shelter of a sand dune and soak up the rays along with the picture perfect postcard view of Table Mountain on the other side of the bay. Sunsets can be pretty awesome too…
Places to Stay
- Cape Oasis Guesthouse
In a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful views of the mountain.
- Cape Surf Hostel
Get your board and get out there…
- Salty Crax Backpackers
This Table View backpackers definately needs you to check out the beach, the bars, the jacuzzi and the menagerie. Hmm. And surf, windsurfing and going mad…
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Soul country, food for the soul.
(Clanwilliam,West Coast)
Travel South Africa and the world as a backpacker with awareness!
(Pretoria City,Pretoria)
Situated in town, Jeffreys Bay Backpackers has the best of both worlds.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
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(Vaalwater,Limpopo)
This Cape Town based car hire company has reliable and affordable car hire for both local and national use. They pick up and drop off anywhere in the country. Their share call number is 0860 447 3222.
(Addo Elephant Park,Botswana)
They are only 50m from the beach.
(Maputo,Mozambique)
These self-catering apartments are situated just 100m from the world famous Supertubes and the beach.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
A backpackers in the (very large) penthouse - why not?
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Footsteps from the beach… and awesome waves.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
They are close to the Valley of 1000 hills, on a peaceful farm. GPS: 29º 44’ 12.41S 30º 50’ 35.42E
(Pietermaritzburg,Durban)
