- Game Parks
Africa is a wild continent and Southern Africa has fought hard to save her wildlife. A multitude of game parks pepper the area ranging from the impossibly exclusive to the downright affordable. A trip to the Kruger National Park is well worth while – although it is by no means the only game park worth visiting. This icon tells you that you're within game park visiting distance.
Happy Hippo Backpackers
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| Physical address........ 222 Mahatma Ghandi Road This used to be Point Road Durban Central 4001 |
Happy Hippo is Durban's latest backpacker is a glam big sister to the Hippo Hide.
Directions
Follow uShaka Marine World signs on Mahatma Gandhi Road. Cross Bell Street. 2nd building on left, next to the Engen Garage.
Follow uShaka Marine World signs on Mahatma Gandhi Road. Cross Bell Street. 2nd building on left, next to the Engen Garage.
A backpackers next too Ushaka Marine World
The Happy Hippo flies South Africa’s flag high with its contemporary ethnic theme. Experience their ‘wow’ factor - from unique rooms awash in vibrant colours to cool cultural trimmings and industrial flavours.
uShaka Marine World is right next door with plenty of restaurants, watering holes and cool marine-themed rides. The beach is also closeby so stroll down and top up your tan or swim, surf, kayak and sail!
If you want to a taste of the real Durban, head to the famous Indian Market, try a bunny chow or catch a Rickshaw ride along the beachfront. You can even catch a cable car ride to the top of the 2010 Moses Mabidha Stadium.
Downtime can be spent at home with the Hippo, browsing the shelves of their curio shop with its lekker local wares or globetrotting their rooftop bar, The Globe.
uShaka Marine World is right next door with plenty of restaurants, watering holes and cool marine-themed rides. The beach is also closeby so stroll down and top up your tan or swim, surf, kayak and sail!
If you want to a taste of the real Durban, head to the famous Indian Market, try a bunny chow or catch a Rickshaw ride along the beachfront. You can even catch a cable car ride to the top of the 2010 Moses Mabidha Stadium.
Downtime can be spent at home with the Hippo, browsing the shelves of their curio shop with its lekker local wares or globetrotting their rooftop bar, The Globe.
Get your holiday in full swing by booking a day trip or safari at reception.
Rates and extras
En suite dorms from R120; Doubles/twins and en suite doubles/twins from R310; Singles from R270; Triples R400. Prices subject to change. Monthly rates on request.
Baz Bus stop. Airport shuttle to door. Secure Parking.
AroundAboutCars, HI, HW and HB discounts. Internet. Laundry. Wi-fi. Internet café.
En suite dorms from R120; Doubles/twins and en suite doubles/twins from R310; Singles from R270; Triples R400. Prices subject to change. Monthly rates on request.
Baz Bus stop. Airport shuttle to door. Secure Parking.
AroundAboutCars, HI, HW and HB discounts. Internet. Laundry. Wi-fi. Internet café.
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