South Africa is fast becoming the destination of choice to global backpackers, student travellers and adventure seekers, with plenty on offer for these new age independent travelers. Cape Backpackers features South Africa Backpacker’s Hostel accommodation, adventure activities, travel information and tours. The Cape is the jewel of Africa and a tourist paradise incorporating wildlife, mountains, endless beaches, beautiful wine routes and an assortment of cultural heritage. From the untouched beaches, numerous harbours and waterfronts to the rugged unspoiled wilderness of the interior, the natural beauty of the Cape has something on offer for everyone.
The BAZ BUS hop on hop off backpackers bus service is a convenient, flexible and safe way to see South Africa. Travelers can hop on and off the bus as often as they like along the route: Cape Town, Hermanus, Gansbaai, Stellenbosch, Mossel Bay, Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Stormsriver, Jeffreys Bay, Port Elizabeth, Addo, East London, Chinsa and Coffee Bay. If your hostel is on their route they will drop you off at the front door.
The Addo Elephant National Park is the ideal destination for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. It was established in 1931 to save 11 Elephants on the brink of extinction. The Park is home to Elephant, Lion, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, the rare Flightless Dung Beetle.
TOP 10 BACKPACKERS ATTRACTIONS
• Table Mountain, Robben Island and Wine Lands - CAPE TOWN
• Whale Watching & Caged Shark Dives - HERMANUS OR GANSBAAI
• Cango Caves & Crocodile Ranch - OUTSHOORN
• Surfing & Billabong - JEFFREYS BAY
• Tsitsikamma Park, Bungi Jump & Canopy Tours - THE GARDEN ROUTE
• Nelson Mandela Museum & Bayworld Oceanarium - PORT ELIZABETH
• Addo Elephant Park And Addo Reptile & Raptor Centre - ADDO
• Valley Of Desolation And Owl House - KAROO
• Hole In The Wall And True Rural Africa - WILD COAST
• Arts And Culture - GRAHAMSTOWN
The Addo Elephant National Park, has grown to over 164 000 hectares and is well on the way to becoming much larger still - about 400 000 hectares. The elephant herd now numbers over 400, a tribute to the long-term efforts of conservation. Botanically, Addo contains five of the country's seven biomes.
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS
SOUTH AFRICA BACKPACKERS SEARCH
THE TRAVEL GUIDE TO BACKPACKING SOUTH AFRICA