Wild Coast Backpackers

Had a Wunder time on the Wild Coast recently. Spent a night at the awesome Amapondo Backpackers in Port St Johns and had a coupla awesome meals at Jungle Monkey. As with all my trips this one was'nt purely pleasure. I stopped off in Mthata to drop some books off for my clients in Coffee bay and Bulungula. After PSJ I stayed at Buccaneers Backpackers to help with their new website and for the Friends of Chintsa website. The site has been slow going but it feels like its gonna get better now... For more Wild Coast backpackers info visit the Alternative Route website: http://www.alternativeroute.net/wild-coast.html

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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