- Nieu Bethesda
This tiny archetypal Karoo village is tucked into a valley in the shadow of the Kompasberg Mountain, part of the Sneeuberg range. It’s best known as the home of the Owl House.
- Somerset East
Walter Battis, the eccentric artist lived here, old fashioned roses flourish and the odd historic monument decorates the tree-lined back streets.
- Addo Elephant Park
Addo has three backpackers. It is the best place in South Africa to see elephants close up.
- Shamwari
A malaria free wilderness area where the Big Five roam.
- Grahamstown
Seeped in Settler history, Grahamstown is a real student town and when Rhodes University shuts for the holiday the town closes and goes home. Joke. But close enough. Truth is, when you put enough students together, something fun always happens - so keep an ear open for what's on when you're there.
- Hogsback
Hogsback is one of those soft places that somehow speeds up the passing of time. Dominated by the impressive Amatola mountain range, she has a charm and mystique all of her own. She's whimsical, teasing, enchanting and downright wicked.
- Cathcart
Located on the N6, this is a good overnight stop between Jo'burg and the Wild coast or the Garden Route.
- Stutterheim
Close to the Amatola Mountains and off the beaten track, this town offers yet another opportunity to discover South African via the back roads.
- Bedford
Situated on the N10 between Port Elizabeth and Cradock, this is a real country town stopover.
Graaff-Reinet
Graaff-Reinet lies between Cape Town and Jo’burg and is 300km from Port Elizabeth. The jewel of the Karoo, it’s an oasis of gracious old charm in the heat of its dusty surroundings.
Graf-Reinet the town
Founded in 1786, this charming town is one of the Karoo’s gems. The nearby Valley of Desolation, a remarkable phenomena, has been proclaimed a national monument and is part of the Camdeboo National Park, South Africa’s newest reserve. Don’t miss the Mountain Zebra Park for further insight into the Karoo’s diverse fauna and flora.
Founded in 1786, this charming town is one of the Karoo’s gems. The nearby Valley of Desolation, a remarkable phenomena, has been proclaimed a national monument and is part of the Camdeboo National Park, South Africa’s newest reserve. Don’t miss the Mountain Zebra Park for further insight into the Karoo’s diverse fauna and flora.
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For couples and singles that enjoy their privacy
(Green Point,Cape Town)
Dreaming of a whale of a shark?
(,Overberg )
A great backpackers to stay at if you are an independent self-drive. Awsome surf breaks nearby....
(Scarborough and Kommetjie,Cape Town)
This lodge is on the outskirts of George offering log cabins with en-suite bathrooms - an ideal spot from which to explore the Garden Route.
(George,Garden Route)
This backpackers on the border of Addo is found on the lower banks of the Sundays River.
(Sundays River,Sunshine Coast)
In Central PE and close to restaurants, shops and public transport, PE Backpackers is situated in a gracious old Victorian house.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
Abseil in Cape Town - Drop off the edge of the mountain.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
A backpackers, club and restaurant all rolled into one.
(Inhambane and Tofo,Mozambique)
This backpackers in Addo is on a working citrus farm which is on the banks of the Sundays River.
(Addo Elephant Park,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
Volunteer to help with research on dolphins and whales.
(Plettenberg Bay,Garden Route)
