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Backpacking in Cape Town has become extremeley popular in recent years and you'll find plenty of excellent backpackers lodges to choose from both in Cape Town and in the winelands region of Stellenbosch as well as all the way along the picturesque Garden Route. Cape Town is a vibrant city with loads of young people - locals and travellers alike - who are looking for fun and adventure. Adventuring, climbing, hiking, partying, wining, dining or beaching - you are sure to find some like-minded souls to share your experiences with.
A great site to look at if you're considering a backpacking holiday to South Africa is http://www.btsa.co.za/
Sunflower Stop Backpackers
www.sunflowerstop.co.za
33 South
www.33southbackpackers.com
Ashanti Lodge & Travel Centre
www.ashanti.co.za
Altona Lodge
www.hubbardhospitality.co.za
Cape Town Deco Lodge
www.capetowndeco.com
Carnival Court
www.carnivalcourt.co.za
Long Street Backpackers
www.longstreetbackpackers.co.za
Amblers Backpackers
www.amblers.com
Cape Town Backpackers
www.capetownbackpackers.com
Cat and Moose
www.catandmoose.co.za
If you've booked in advance there's a good chance that you'll be given a free airport transfer. Alternatively there is a backpackers shuttle service that operates between the airport and about 40 lodges in and around Cape Town. This service also does routes to a few surrounding tourist attractions, including the winelands area of Stellenbosch, and operates a night bus service for party goers.
For long distance backpacking trips along the scenic Garden Route the Baz Bus offers a hop-on-hop-off bus service. Buy a ticket to your final destination, then hop-off at various points along the way before you hop-on again and continue your journey.
Alternatively, if you want complete freedom and flexibilty to get around, consider hiring a car. Cape Town has a good road network and is easy to navigate - if you're in a small group it may work out as the most affordable option.
It's always advisable to stay alert when travelling in a foreign city - tourists are often easy targets so be careful with your possessions particularly cameras, jewellery and cash. As a woman, it's advisable to travel in a group - more importantly at night - and don't walk in remote areas after dark. Minibus taxis are safe during the day, but are best avoided at night unless you're in a big group and are only traveling a short distance.