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South Africa Backpacker Hostels - Backpacker Hostels Southern Africa - Zululand Elephant Coast
The Elephant Coast and Zululand has a wide variety of hostels and backpackers to choose from. Every hostel in South Africa is a unique entity. Have a look at each of the hostels and backpackers below and you are sure to find one that suits your budget, your needs or your particular preferences. St Lucia backpacker hostels are ideally suited for exploring the iSimangaliso wetlands Park which is  a world heritage site. Please write to us and let us know about your travel and backpacker experiences in the Zululand and Elephant Coast. For more information on Zululand and the Elephant Coast, please scroll down to our travel guide section on your right.

South Africa Backpacker Hostels - Backpacker Hostels Southern Africa - Zululand Elephant Coast
  • Kosi Bay Inn
    Do you like the idea of Big Five game safaris, swimming with dolphins and visiting beautiful Mozambique? Do you dream of watching turtles nesting, kayaking in the wild and snorkeling among pristine coral reefs? Do you like relaxing on the beach, enjoying drinks around a bonfire and looking for shooting stars? We love doing all of this! Come and join us! We have so much to offer! Wide range of budget accommodation and camping. Shuttles available on request. No 4x4 needed.

  • Zululand Backpackers
    Zululand Backpackers is a great spot to relax, have fun and explore rural Zululand. There are all sorts of things you can do, and we give comprehensive information so that you can experience the best of Zululand and Zulu culture. We also run cultural tours and activities as well as visits and volunteering projects in local community projects. With its unique jungle setting, the Pablo Esco Bar is just the place to cool with a Zulu Blonde – the Zululand Brewery’s award-winning beer

  • Shonalanga St Lucia Backpackers
    We are situated in the heart of St Lucia, a small town in the World Heritage Site. Shonalanga is within the proclaimed Greater St Lucia Wetland Park Reserve, the largest lake in Africa. Stay in a classy, fully equipped apartment and enjoy game drives and activities in and around St.Lucia. Rates are cheap, 4 open game-viewing vehicles and our guides are well trained. What's more, boat cruises to see the hippos and crocs are offered at the lowest possible rates. What's not to like? Shonalanga offers professional services and guided tours for encounters with the fauna and flora of Africa. Impeccable standards of service and hospitality ensure your enjoyment of a most memorable holiday with us. We pride ourselves in being able to offer and deliver service, superior Safaris and catering. We are stationed in St.Lucia but offer safaris to all the parks in the area: Hluhluwe / Imfolozi Wetlands Park Cape Vidal All vehicles are covered for passenger liability and have all required insurance. All vehicles have the necessary permits (carrier permits etc). A shuttle to the beach and the start of the walking trails runs, once a day, for free. Rates: Dorms R120 Doubles R280 Apartment (sleeps 4) R500. Facilities: Internet. TV with M-Net. Bicycle hire Laundry Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short. We also offer: Boat cruises on Lake St Lucia Three daily departures to view Hippo's, Crocodiles and an abundance of bird life. Fishing trips Daily deep sea fishing trips are available. The fish you catch is for you to keep. Night drives Explore the nocturnal life of the world famous Eastern Shores Park. See anything from Hippo's, Antelopes, Owls to the notorious Leopard. Game drives Explore the nearby Hluhluwe / Nature Reserve. These tours are specialized for Big Five game viewing. Half day and Full day packages are available. Tours are conducted in an open game view vehicle. Cultural tours This tour, to a local contemporary village will give you insight into the Zulu Culture their acceptance of Western Standards. Whale watching - Seasonal (May - December) View these gentle giants on their migration to the tropic's. One of the breathtaking experiences on earth. Snorkel safaris Join our guides for a snorkel safari to the Cape Vidal Park. All snorkel Equipment is included. Kayaking One of the most adventurous activities in St Lucia. Kayak with the Hippo's and Crocodiles on the Lake. Not for the faint at heart. Turtle tours Seasonal (November - March) Watch the ocean's gentle giants making their way up the coast to lay their eggs. Sunset safari A three hours tour to view Nature's Beautiful Sunset. Included wine, beer, coffee....... Horse riding tours - Beach and game rides Combination of both tours also available. Bicycle tours Guided three hour tour to explore St. Lucia by bicycles. Mineral water included Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • 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. Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • Thobeka Backpackers
    Thobeka offers a homely, relaxed atmosphere among tall trees, close to amazing beaches, lakes and game parks. Fill your days: · Snorkeling in calm clear water · Hiking in the unique raffia forest · Long lazy days on warm tropical beaches · Encounters with big ones in the elephant park · Trips into Mozambique · Swim with dolphins in Ponta d’Ouro What we offer: · Free clean linen · Free pick-ups and drops in town · Free pick-ups and drops at Moz border · Free coffee and tea · Free mini breakfast · Free info and bookings for next hostel · No check out time · Shuttles from St. Lucia Hluhluwe · Shuttles from Maputo Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short. “Best place we have stayed by far, other hostels have been pretty or charming or just plain nice, but Thobeka has magic in the air, thank you Mike.” Lucy and Barry, London England

  • Veyane Cultural Village
    You don’t have to work for National Geographic to experience Zulu culture. At Veyane you’ll learn about the legends, myths, coming of age ceremonies and Ubuntu - the feeling that everyone in the community is family. Rooms are beehive huts made of reeds. Our meals are dif- ferent, wholesome and very good. Watch the villagers dance to the beat of drum- ming. Visit our Sangoma... your future is written in the bones. We do arts and crafts. We are 5km outside St. Lucia and offer a free shuttle from town. Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp
    "Isinkwe is arguably one of the best backpacker hostels in South Africa" - Lonely Planet Isinkwe Bushcamp is ideally located amidst world famous wildlife destinations. We offer quality day trips to Hluhluwe/Imfolozi and St.Lucia Wetlands Parks. Open-vehicle 4x4 safaris, led by our own professional field guides, is our speciality! What we offer: Transfers Internet Cocktail bar Bushbaby feeding Meals self-catering Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • Cane Cutters Resort
    Set on a working sugar cane farm, the rooms are renovated cane-cutter quarters. Most are en suite and have ceiling fans (a must in summer). We are near the town of Ballito and its shops, pubs, banks, restaurants and beaches. We are an ideal jump-off point for visiting cultural and battlefield sites and for Big-5 game viewing.There is a calm lagoon and an almost private beach. What we offer: Communal kitchen A la carte restaurant Swimming pool Secure storage Internet access Linen supplied Pub and pool room TV Lounge Boma fires at night Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short

  • The Secret Spot
    A warm welcome awaits you at this little African paradise hidden between indigenous trees above Shaka’s Rock Beach. Surfers refer to a secret surf break as their ‘secret spot’ and they reserve it for close friends. We welcome you to share the joys of the Dolphin Coast with bottlenose dolphins, whales, beautiful beaches, warm crystal clear waters, us and of course, the variety of different surf breaks, some of which offer world class ‘barrels’. We also do tours and cultural visits. Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short