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Accommodation

Cloudbreak International Backpackers Hostel: http://members.gem.co.za/~cloudbrk/
The hostel in Cape Town where we stayed for 3 weeks. I'd highly recommend it. This site also has information on Cape Town, overland tours and activities. Online reservation form.

The Backpack: http://www.backpackers.co.za/bkpk2.htm
Backpacking hostel Web site with online booking form.

Activities

Activities information can be found in the sites listed here under General. However, if you fancy doing some hiking while you're in South Africa have a look at:

Mountain Backpackers Hiking Club: http://members.aol.com/hikingfile/mbhc.html

General

Backpacker Information Centre-South Africa: http://www.abisa.co.za/html/backpackers.html
A slickly designed site with lots of useful information about backpacking, accommodation, overland tours, transport, wildlife and eco-tours.

South African Backpacking Accommodation: http://www.traveller.co.za/dwp/av/backpacking_accommodation_south_africa.htm
A comprehensive source of information for backpacking in south africa, including accommodation, tourist attractions and activities.

Just Backpacking Southern Africa: http://www.backpacking.co.za/
Another site packed with information and with the addresses of over 200 hostels in southern Africa.

Backpack Africa: http://www.backpackafrica.com/
Another comprehensive resource, with full accommodation, overland tour operator, and medical information listings. Online hostel booking.

Transport

The Baz Bus: http://www.icon.co.za/~bazbus/
Specifically designed for budget travellers and backpackers, the Baz Bus picks you up and drops you off at backpacker hostels or lodges around the country. Simply buy one ticket to your final destination and you can "Hop-on, Hop-off" wherever and as many times as you like, with no time limit.


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