- Durban
Durban is warm all year round which means that the backpackers are hot and there is always a vibe going at the backpacker hostels.
Durban
Durban, is a backpackers haven with its reliably warm sea and all its dedicated surf rats, Indian market, happening waterside bars and great music scene, is a city that’s always on holiday. What makes it so appealing to backpackers is that has a perfect climate and the Drakensberg mountains are a 3 hour drive away and Zululand with her games parks and real Africa only a 1 hour away.
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Durban is the perfect hangout for backpackers as the sun is always shinig and the sea is always warm. There is an excellent choice of backpacking hostels in Durban.
Places to Stay
- Ansteys Beach Backpackers
Ansteys Beach Backpackers is just a short walk from the world famous “Cave Rock” surf break. The perfect place to stay at in Durban if you are after waves and beaches.
- Banana Backpackers
Close to the beach, malls, the city centre and Durbans nightlife.
- Durban Backpackers - On The Beach
Durban Backpackers - On the Beach is on the beach and within walking distance of La Lucia Mall and a bunch of city amenities.
- Happy Hippo Backpackers
Happy Hippo is Durban's latest backpacker is a glam big sister to the Hippo Hide.
- Hippo Hide
This Durban backpackers is set in a beautiful garden with an inviting rock pool. It is a good choice for weary travellers wanting a bit of peace.
- Monkey Bay Backpackers
Close to Durban International airport, the beach, shops and Ballito's funky nightlife.
- Nomads Backpackers
A comfortable Durban backpackers hostel run by seasoned travellers.
- Tekweni Backpackers Hostel
Tekweni Backpacking hostel in Durban cooks. One can’t say anything else about this ever-buzzy hostel and its hordes of people.
What to do
- Calypso Dive and Adventure Centre
Dive at the aquarium and for close up encounters with big (and small) fish.
- Skydive Durban
Adrenalin and scenery combined in one rush.
- Skydive KZN
Fly with the birds.
- Tekweni Ecotours
Tours in Durban and out in the bush and mountains.
Transport
- AroundAboutCars
In Durbs, you can tell a lot about someone from the car they drive… what they do, how old they are, where they live…
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