• Cape Town City Centre

    Cape Town city centre is filled with backpacking lodges and if you are after the heart beat of Cape Town city centre then look no further and find a Backpackers in Cape Town city centre. Most places are a quick stagger to pubs, clubs and happenings.....
  • Cape Town City Bowl

    Some of Cape Town's best backpackers are nestled here which is just above the Cape Town city centre on the slopes of Table Mountain and overlooking Cape Town and the harbour, these residential suburbs are fairly laid-back, quiet and surrounded by plenty of greenery, lush gardens and parks.
  • Cape Town Bo Kaap

    This area lies just above the city centre and is also known as the Malay quarter. Today it is a colourful kaleidoscope with hints of Cape Town's yesteryear peeping through the architecture. There are no backpackers here.
  • Green Point

    Neighbouring the busy suburb of Sea Point, Green Point has much the same setting and vibe as Sea Point, overlooking the icy Atlantic seaboard and backing up against the mountain. Many backpackers make Green Point their home whilst visiting the Mother City.
  • Sea Point

    Situated on the icy Atlantic seaboard close to the Cape Town beaches Sea Point stretches along the beachfront and up against the mountain. It is densely populated with apartments, peppered with restaurants and bars and has a thriving nightlife.
  • Observatory

    The heartbeat of student life in Cape Town, spunky Observatory has an excellent local atmosphere and a lively vibe. It's jam-packed with snappy music and pool venues and has a gob-smacking choice of restaurants.
  • Claremont

    This is one of Cape Town's older suburbs which has a well developed entertainment and shopping infrastructure. There are no backpackers here.
  • Northern Beaches

    Along the Atlantic coastline, heading northwards towards the West Coast and Namibia you'll find miles of beach…There's Google map here.
  • Muizenberg and Kalk Bay

    Muizenberg beach is a surfer's paradise, with the best learner surf waves in the Cape. You'll find the Google map to the Southern Peninsula on this page.
  • Cape Town City

    Set against the magnificent backdrop of Table Mountain which dominates the skyline at all times, the Mother City is Southern Africa's most beautiful, and most visited city.
  • Gordons Bay

    Cape Town Airport is about half an hour away and the joys of the wine route begin once you cross the highway and head for the mountains.
  • Simon's Town

    This is where we've chosen to live, so it's gotta be groovy. It's the last village before Cape Point on the eastern side of the peninsula and very quaint. Not to mention romantic with its panoramic views over the Simon's Town navy and picturesque yacht basin.
  • Camps Bay

    This is the perfect place from which to watch the sun go down - whether it's from the white sandy beach or one of the many bars or restuarants that line the beach front. There are no backpackers here.
  • Hout Bay

    It's about 15km from town and the entry point to the famous Chapman's Peak Drive. It's a little self-contained village with everything you need - restaurants, shops, auto banks and is close to plenty of good hikes and sunset drink slurping spots. There are no backpackers here.

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Scarborough and Kommetjie

Scarborough is one of the last suburbs you’ll find before Cape Point. It's a very quiet with wonderful stretches of wild beaches, incredible mountain walks and an oddly shaped landmark known as Camel Rock. It takes about 45 minutes to drive into Cape Town from here.

Last Bits Of Civilization
Lying on the Atlantic side of the Peninsula, Scarborough borders on the Cape Point Nature Reserve. There are a couple of pubs and restaurants and no shop so this is more like a little village than a suburb of Cape Town. If you want to get out into nature, are self-sufficient and have your own transport, this is a perfect getaway. If you're a concrete jungle bunny, don't hop this way. Kommetjie is a little closer to civilisation but is still a small town - with an awesome beach. And some great surf…

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Places to Stay

  • Indigo View Cottages

    Nestled in a rural conservation village, these two self-catering timber cottages are perfect for snuggle sessions between surfing, fishing and hiking.

What to do

  • Masiphumele Township Tours

    “Please come and experience what life is like for my brothers and sisters in the township and I will describe to you what has changed in recent years since democracy.”
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Mossel Bay Backpackers
Mossel Bay Backpackers is located just 300m from the Inner and Outer Point surf spots. This backpacker lodge also has a guest house adjoined to it, if you are after a few more creature comforts.
(Mossel Bay,Garden Route)

LaGoa Eco Lodge and Backpackers
This Mozambiquan backpackers is set upon a magnificent lagoon.
(Mozamique,Mozambique)

The Hippo Backpackers
A great backpacking hostel in the centre of Port Elizabeth.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)

The Mushroom Farm Campsite
High up on the plateau with spectacular views, they are within easy reach of Livingstonia and Manchewe Falls.
(The Kruger National Park,Malawi)

Mothers of Creation Rural Homestay Route
Appreciate the beauty of the countryside and get face to face with the locals
(Knysna,Garden Route)

Wild Lubanzi Backpackers and Trail Lodge
Walk, hike or drive to the wild side of being in the Middle of Nowhere
(Lubanzi,Wild Coast)

OverlandingAfrica.com
365 departures a year, on-line booking and a comprehensive web site.
(Northern Beaches,)

Hluhluwe Backpackers
Hluhluwe backpackers is on the doorstep of the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park.
(Hluhluwe,Zululand)

Porcupine Bush Lodge
Serene and unsoiled, this area is an African Eden.
(Hoedspruit,Limpopo)