- Jolling
Jolling is a wonderful Afrikaans word for PARTYwhy-because-you-canING. And there’s lots of it in Southern Africa because the people are friendly , the beer is cheap and the nightlife whatever you want it to be. This icon tells you when to put on your dancing shoes.
- Baz Bus Backpacker Bus
The Baz Bus backpacker bus is a hop-on’ hop-off backpackers bus that has a variety of routes around South Africa. It’s an easy way to get from A to B and a fun way to meet other travellers.
- Surfing South Africa
South Africa is a fantastic surf destination. With two different oceans – the icy Atlantic and the warm Indian – bordering the country, there are a large numbered of surf spots with a wide variety of waves. So no matter if you’re a beginner or if you’ve been around since Captain James Cook, you’ll find something to suit you. This icon idicates good surf stops.
- Diving
South Africa has some fine dive sites. With a choice of oceans and conditions to choose from – not mention a huge variety of wreck and reef diving – water babies will have their hands full. This icon means it's time to pull out your fins.
- Horseriding
A lot of cowboy-type mentalities live in this country – so there is no shortage of ponies to ride. Trails vary in length from an hour to seven days. The choice is yours. This icon lets you know that horseriding is available nearby.
- Shark cage diving
One of the ultimate thrills for adrenaline junkies, so they say.
- Whale watching
Southern Right whales visit in winter, and many other whales are found along our shores.
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Ashanti backpackers is one of Cape Town's biggest hostels. They are a Cape Town backpackers which is busy, organised and knowledgeable and have a great building in a good location near the city centre of Cape Town.
Ashanti backpackers lies at the foot of Cape Town's Table Mountain, this gorgeous Afro-Victorian backpacker mansion has just been refurbished. They’ve given the backpackers a lick of paint, laid new carpets, installed new basins, bought fresh new white linen, new duvets and new pillows and installed personal safes and new reading lights at every bed, as well as re-landscaped the beautiful gardens.
So it’s all looking pretty, well, new.
Soak up some rays on the sun deck then head to the swimming pool for a splash, or to the Kumasi Bar (which shows all major sporting events on a mega-big screen TV) for a scrumptious breakfast, lunch, pizza or snack. Or test drive their zooty kitchen and then whip down to the internet café to tell mum all about it.
If you believe that life’s too short to be anything but indulgent, head over to the divine guest houses next door and spoil yourself. Ashanti backpackers also has another lodge in Green Point, so stay there too, and check out another part of Cape Town.
Looking for an adventure? Visit their helpful Travel Centre who will book anything from a shark cage dive to a township tour.
Dorms, doubles, en suite doubles, camping.
Baz Bus stop. Call on arrival for airport pick up (8.30am - 3.30pm, subject to availability).
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