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South Africa hostelsHome to breathtaking beaches, cosmopolitan cities and some of the best wildlife spotting in the world, South Africa is an inspiring destination. Thanks to the recent crop of South Africa hostels springing up in recent years, the country has now been placed firmly on the backpackers map. Here's a guide to where to stay for a backpacking tour around South Africa. The Backpack & Africa Travel CentreWith the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain, the cosmopolitan capital Cape Town has lush scenery and plenty to see and do. There are loads of Cape Town hostels to choose from, but the Backpack and Africa Travel Centre is a truly unique place - a hostel with a conscience. As well as the stylishly decorated rooms, a huge pool, and a buzzing internet cafe, the hostel runs volunteer projects, so you can make a difference on your travels. Try helping children with their homework, coaching a soccer team, or knit a blanket for a baby. There's also more light-hearted fun in the form of Traditional BBQs and Pool competitions.
Mbizi Backpackers LodgeOf all the Johannesburg hostels, the Mbizi Backpackers is one of the homeliest places to stay. The Lodge has its own swimming pool set in beautiful gardens, and in the evenings travellers sit around the outdoor fire for a typical South African BBQ. Room are spacious with funky decor, and the hostel has a wide range of useful travel resources, like cheap airport pickup, organized trips and booking for bus tickets and car hire. Blue Sky Mining Backpackers and Lodge DurbanThe city of Durban is a beach and surf-lovers paradise, with great weather and unspoilt sandy beaches on your doorstep. This hostel is actually on Warner Beach, with amazing views of the Indian Ocean, and there are three subtropical beaches along the coast. The surfing here is second to none, and the hostel loans surf and boogie boards out for free. If Scuba-Diving is more your thing, then there's a shuttle bus to Aliwal Shoal, one of the top ten dive sites in the world. Back at the hostel, the decor is offbeat and quirky - one of the rooms is in a F250 truck! There's also a rock swimming pool, cool bar and outdoor area with a fire, and you can enjoy breakfast in the subtropical garden surrounded by banana trees.
Ubuntu BackpackersJeffrey's Bay is the surfing hub of South Africa, and the Ubuntu Backpacker's is ideal for surf fanatics and fun-loving beach bums. There's a laid back vibe thanks to the owners, a young couple who have backpacked around the world. The delicious free breakfast will fuel you up for a day tackling the famous 'Super Tubes' with a surfboard, a mere 100 metres away. This affordable hostel also boasts great sea views and bright and breezy decor in the rooms. Kruger Inn BackpackersKruger National Park is in safari country, where you can walk on the wild side and go game-spotting for the 'Big Five'. The Kruger Inn is a thatched log home right in the heart of the bush, where you are sure to see some wildlife. Watch giraffe and zebra from the hostel deck, and enjoy a traditional 'Braai' BBQ under the stars. All the rooms are super-comfortable, with ceiling fans, mosquito nets and indoor showers, and there are bird walks, nature trails or even elephant back safaris available for the more adventurous. SearchSearch pages at Traveladventures.org Go directly to:Travel picturesTo travel the world using images, select your preferred language below:  |  |  |  |  |  MailinglistIf you want to be updated regularly about new stories and pictures: Google EarthClick your way over the world with pictures (needs Google Earth software) Visual GeographyTravel linksCheck out useful travel links, and submit your favourite useful travel sites! Also on this site
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