- Potchefstroom
A student town and home to the Aardklop festival.
- 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.
- 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.
Rustenburg and surrounds
Places to Stay
- Hodge Podge Lodge Backpackers
Bright, cheerful and very comfortable.
- Travellers Inn
Travellers Inn is in Rustenburg, conveniently situated for access to the Magaliesberg, Sterkfontei, Plilanesberg and Sun City.
What to do
- Salem Farm House
Going to Sun City, Pilanesberg or Botswana?
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Kammanassie backpackers in Uniondale can be found on a road less travelled, and therefore a good alternative to the N2 zoom.
(Uniondale,Route 62)
This Cape Town backpacking hostel is between the mountain and the city and within walking distance of everywhere.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
Durban Backpackers - On the Beach is on the beach and within walking distance of La Lucia Mall and a bunch of city amenities.
(Durban ,Durban)
The Tube ’n Axe is just 300m away from the Stormsriver Adventure Centre - this is Wild Adventure Frontier Territory.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)
A backpackers in the (very large) penthouse - why not?
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Possibly one of the best hiking trails in the world.....
(Port St Johns,Wild Coast)
Stay in a traditional style village shaded by baobabs and visit the salt pans.
(Not Set / NA,Botswana)
Ikhayalam Lodge appeals to the quieter traveller.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
Small group safaris throughout Southern Africa.
(Maputo,Overland Trips)
Set in a century old Victorian house with loads of character, Knysna Backpackers is an easy going place.
(Knysna,Garden Route)
