Ansteys Beach Backpackers tempory site

Anstey's have been having problems with their website. A disappearing service provider and a AWOL designer...

Anyway. We have put up something for them temporarily until a gap opens to do a proper site. Visually it is not too bad but it could do with a whole lot more information and more current photographs...

http://www.ansteysbeach.co.za/

in reference to: Ansteys Beach Backpackers & Self-Catering (view on Google Sidewiki)

New Alternative Route website

The new Alternative Route website has been released. So far the responce has been good. There are still a few speed issues that need to be sorted out...

in reference to: South Africa Backpackers | Hostels | Tours | Swaziland | Lesotho | Alternative Route - South Africa Backpackers (view on Google Sidewiki)

Diamond Diggers

Just arrived and wondering what to do? There's lots. Tour Soweto, go down a gold mine or play with the cubs at the Lion Park. When you get back to Diamond Diggers after your adventure, kick back and relax in our jacuzzi bar, play a game of pool and watch the sunset over the Joburg city skyline.

We are a stone’s throw away from restaurants, Eastgate Shopping Mall, Ellis Park Stadium and Bruma Flea Market where you can browse for African crafts or simply relax and enjoy the traditional entertainment provided.

When you arrive, don’t forget to take advantage of our free airport or bus station pick-up. Then once you've settled in talk, to one of our experienced staff members who can organise you a day tour, a Baz Bus ticket, a trip to Kruger Park, as well as many more tours.

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Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel

Situated in the thriving cultural heartbeat of Cape Town’s Long Street, Daddy Long Legs is a backpackers with a difference. The friendly South African hospitality of a well-travelled team sets you on track for a hotel adventure through rooms designed by Cape Town’s artists, photographers, sculptors and writers.

Daddy Long Legs is South Africa’s first, and most affordable art hotel, bringing you closer to the collective imagination of the people of this diverse and dynamic country. Clean and comfortable, Daddy Long Legs offers private, air-conditioned double rooms with en suite showers and toilets and 100% cotton linen.

If you travel with music, ask for a room with an IPOD docking station. The lounge and bar also has a high-tech AV unit. The open balcony and bar is the perfect place to soak up the sun, take in the view of Table Mountain and watch the street below.

If you need help arranging tours, trips and services, our travel centre is at your service.

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Coffee Shack

You will find Coffee Shack nestled on the beach where the Mbomvu River meets the sea. Most of us here at Coffee Shack have been lucky enough to grow up on the Wild Coast, and we love sharing our special world of unique culture, breathtaking scenery, friendly smiles and non-stop fun.

Travellers can eat, drink and be merry at Coffee Shack. If you’re looking for some ‘breathing space’ instead, ask for a quiet thatched rondavel with a sea view on the ‘other’ side of the river.

Looking for even more reasons to visit? With so many good sunny days and all that warm water, our surf instructor can tempt you with a surf lesson and our local guides can lead the way on one of our many fun and interesting day trips.

Day trips and activities
· Xhosa village tours
· Dinners in a village household
· Cheap surf lessons
· Cheap surfboard hire
· Hike to Hole in the Wall
· Mapuzi Cliffs and Caves
· Abseiling the Baby Hole
· Easy Falls adventure hike
· Make your own drum

Coffee Shack freebies
· Welcome drink
· Sundowners
· Your 5th night’s stay
· Sunday Potjie dinner
· Pool table
· Oysters/mussels in season
· Drum playing lessons

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Chill and Surf Easy Living Lodge

This backpacker lodge is for people who want to appreciate the beauty of the Cape away from the city.
Relax, enjoy the view and discover the Cape Peninsula. We are close to Chapman´s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach and the charming seaside villages of Kalk Bay and Simon’s Town.

We provide excellent service for all types of travellers. There’s a lot nearby to do and see or you can just relax at the sundeck near the pool.

GPS-position: S 34°08’11.5” E 18°22’21”

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Cape Town Deco Lodge

Deco Lodge has been awarded four stars by the Tourism Grading Council. It’s clean, tastefully decorated and very comfortable.
But the stars don’t tell you about the artwork on the walls by local and international talent, or about the water features and secret spaces in our thriving garden. It also doesn’t tell you how much we enjoy welcoming new guests and how lasting friendships have been made around the big table overlooking the pool.

Deco Lodge is in the suburb of Woodstock that has a strong local flavour. We are close to amenities, UCT, Groote Schuur and CPUT.

What we offer
· Pick-ups
· Secure parking
· Travel desk
· Meals & picnics
· Rooms serviced daily

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Cape Agulhas Backpackers

Explore this best kept secret where white sandy beaches embrace turquoise waters and time stands still.
Cape Agulhas Backpackers is 400m from the longest beach in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the most southern backpackers in Africa.

If you want to chill out for a couple of days, this is definitely the place to do it. We have a mini travel desk and do free bookings for your journey ahead.

We offer boat-based whale watching during the winter when many whales visit our coast.
Rent a sea kayak and explore the bay or rent a bicycle and head down to the most southern tip of Africa where the two oceans meet.

End your day snuggled under a goose down duvet with the sound of the ocean in your ears.

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Backpackers Paradise

Personal attention is the order of the day in this family-run backpackers.

•Twins, dorms, doubles & camping
•Clean linen & free towel service
•Safe off-street parking
•Pub & pool table away from bedrooms
•Free ostrich breakfast (in season)
•Daily meals
•Superfast internet & satellite tv
•Swimming pool
•Guest kitchen
•Travel desk/travel info
•Laundry
•Bicycle hire

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Backpackers Oasis Shanti

Oasis Shanti is a great little backpackers from which to explore all that Outshoorn has to offer.

We offer clean rooms in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Pick our brains on what to do in the area and how best to do it. Or take a day off backpacking (you deserve it) and soak up the rays next to our sparkling pool which is essential in summer.

Join us for sundowners on our balcony and watch the sun set on another beautiful day.

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Black Mamba Lodge

Valley of a Thousand Hills Meander.

Black Mamba offers easy access to Durban’s finest adventure spots. It is situated along the famous Comrades and Duzi Canoe Marathon routes.
The lodge has beautiful views of Bothas Hill, a jacuzzi under the stars, open air showers, garden hammocks and Nigel’s rustic pub.

· Mountain bike trails, horse riding and golf
· Game drives
· The 1000 Hills Choo Choo Tour
· Midlands Meander & Valley of 1000 Hills Tour
· Abseiling and picnics at Inanda Dam
· Trips to Albert Falls Nature Reserve

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Big Blue Backpackers

Big Blue Backpackers is 600m away from the world renowned V&A Water- front. The historic Victorian mansion that houses Big Blue was initially designed as a hotel and is therefore ideally suited for accommodating guests in comfort and privacy.
"OUR WORLD" is at your doorstep. Restaurants, pubs and Green Point's lively nightlife are a stumble away. A 10 minute walk gets you into Long Street and Green Market Square. Walk to the bottom of our road and you're on the main bus route to either the city centre or the trendy beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton.

We never close. Our reception and tour desk is open till 10pm. If it’s travel advice or a helping hand up the stairs that you need, one of our staff is always around to help.

The bar opens onto a shaded seating area flowing out to the pool, complete with sun deck and Zen garden. We offer a continental breakfast at the best backpacker price.

What we offer
· Amazing specials. Ask for info
· Free airport pick-up if you stay 3 nights with us
· Security lockers
· Overland trips
· Luggage storage
· Free Wi-fi enabled internet cafe
· Guest kitchen
· Free tea and coffee
· CCTV guarded on-street parking.
· Fully Eqipped kitchen

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St. Lucia Bibs International Backpackers

Bibs is comfortably nestled on the banks of The St. Lucia estuary. The water is only a short hippo-waddle away.

We have a covered open air bar and a big BBQ area. Get connected in our broadband internet café.
Also don’t worry about washing the dishes, we are fully serviced until 10pm daily.

Free activities
· Guided morning walk in the St. Lucia Park. Spot zebras and wildebeest.
· Beach shuttle in the morning and back again in the afternoon.
· Beach fires. Sit around a fire, listening to the ocean and watch the stars.
· Mud baths on the shore of the estuary for the ultimate skin treatment.
· FREE meal on Wednesdays and a performance by a Zulu singing group.
· Traditional Zulu dancing on Saturday evenings by a local school group.

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Bayside Beach House

Betty’s Bay is just an hour’s drive from Cape Town along the breathtaking R44.

Bayside Beach House lies in the heart of Betty’s Bay; nestled at the foot of the soaring Kogelberg mountain with panoramic ocean views.

A blissful sleep in one of our comfortable doubles or twin rooms is the perfect start to days spent on the beach, surfing and sand boarding down the Silversands Dunes.

You can also go hiking and swimming along the Palmiet River and explore waterfalls and our unique flora, fynbos, at the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens. For a touch of the cute, visit the local penguin colony at Stony Point.

Enjoy sunset drinks at the poolside bar while watching the whales play and the sun sinking slowly into the ocean.

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Banghoek Place

Banghoek Place is ideal for travellers looking for privacy and rooms with en suite bathrooms.

We are centrally located on the university campus with great views of the surrounding mountains.

We have self-catering facilities, safe on-site parking and a swimming pool.

We are close to the university, the town centre and all the night spots.

We offer a free Baz Bus pick-up and discounts on Easy Rider Wine Tours.

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Backpackers Paradise

Personal attention is the order of the day in this family run backpackers.

· Clean linen & free towel service
· Safe off-street parking
· Free ostrich egg breakfast (in season)
· Swimming pool & pub (away from bedrooms)
· Superfast internet & satellite TV
· Travel desk & travel info & Baz Bus
· Cycle down the Swartberg Pass
· Discounts at local attractions
· Laundry & bicycle hire available

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Away with the Fairies

The Fairies commands incredible views of the Hogsback Mountains and the forest below.

Hiking trails start in the garden and winds through the forest to amazing waterfalls.

Endangered Cape Parrots nest in the garden and Samango monkeys are daily visitors.
Go horse riding and abseiling and watch magical sunsets from the terrifying tree house.

During the evening relax with the fairies or have a party in The Wizard’s Sleeve Inn.

We also offer en suite group accommodation in Striders Lodge next door.

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Amapondo Backpackers

Amapondo is nestled in the forest on top of a hill overlooking a meandering river and the only swimming beach.
Listen to the sound of the crashing waves, the call of the monkeys and bird song, whist lying in a hammock taking in the view of the ocean.

Every day, our guide takes guests on a free hike to one of PSJ’s attractions - Silaka Nature Reserve, Bulolo Waterfall, the Gap, the lighthouse and a township walk with drinks at the shebeen(bar).

There’s still time to explore PSJ’s history at the museum, a surf lesson or a surf with the developmental surf school.

Later, we drive out for sundowners to the airstrip that has amazing 360° views of Port St Johns. Spend a night in the village or find some fun back at Amapondo at one of our theme parties, drumming around the fire or listening to SA bands.
Be part of our community project and volunteer for a day or longer.

Our family and double rooms, dorms and camping all have sea views.

For your wellbeing
· Yoga on the beach
· Massage
· Reflexology
· NO TV

At our restaurant
· Seafood specialities
· Organic fresh juices
· Smoothies

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Afrovibe Lodge

Visit us to experience the exceptional beauty of the Garden Route.

Centrally located in the picturesque town of George, Afrovibe Lodge provides comfortable accommodation to pamper the most discerning traveller.

Afrovibe has breathtaking views of the Outeniqua Mountains. Its unique position allows travellers the freedom to experience renowned local attractions including premier golf courses that are in close proximity.

Amenities
· Walking distance from the botanical gardens & Outeniqua Mountains
· Magnificent heated pool, hot tub and entertainment area
· Bar area leading to pool
· Fully equipped kitchen and dining-room
· Doubles, twins and en suite rooms
· Clean and spacious living areas
· Laundry and storage facilities
· 24-hour access

FREE
· Wireless internet
· Airport transfers
· Bus station transfers
· Nature hikes
· Beach shuttles

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Accoustix @ Grants

We are
· Personalized
· Stylish, Clean
· Spacious
· Comfortable
· Safe, Homely

Tour & Info Centre
· Soweto-Jo’burg Tours
· Apartheid Museum
· Lesedi Village
· Lion Park
· Overland Adventures
· Kruger safaris
· Bas Bus stop
· Shuttle services
· Car hire

2 Roads intersect here:
Jan Smuts Avenue
· Jo’burg City
· Hyde Park Centre
· Rosebank Fleamarket(F/M)
· African Curios Market
· Goodman Gallery
· Moya’s African Restaurant
· Zoo Lake & Zoo
· 4 Ways Shopping Complex

& Republic Road
· Sandton City
· Bright Water Commons
· Cresta Shopping Centre
· Mellville

You get
· Internet, Wi-Fi, Fax, Phone
· 24 hour Security
· Linen supplied
· Safes & luggage storage
· Laundry & ironing
· Reception & parking
· Satellite TV, BBQ area
· Free DIY breakfast
(Conditions apply)

Pre-Book a Safari or Overland Tour with us & get 50% off the night before you depart

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33 South Boutique Backpackers

33 South is nestled in "OBZ" (Observatory), the bohemian student neighbourhood that is the centre of everything hot and happening! Packed with quaint bars, restaurants of all sizes, atmospheres and flavours, live music venues and so much more, as well as a stone’s throw from the train line, Obz is the place to be.

33 South is a "boutique backpackers" - where travellers can stay in backpacker-style accommodation and enjoy the luxuries of a guesthouse.

Each of our rooms is themed after a culturally rich "Capetonian" neighbourhood so you can choose to spend the night in District 6, the colourful Bo-Kaap, Khayalitsha Shack chic or the cool and breezy Kalk Bay room.

For photos and recent events, visit our Facebook group. And be sure not to miss our exciting parties, drum circles and Sunday "BRAAI" (pronounced BR-eye = South African barbeque!)

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