Pretoria Backpackers

Pretoria Backpackers and Travellers Lodge serves as an excellent base from which to explore the areas around Pretoria and Joburg.


A family concern that offers great value for money in accommodation - continental breakfast is also included in the room rate
Now with added security

'Hop on Hop off' city tour for as little as R 60
Joburg Apartheids Museum and Soweto trip for R 450
Joburg Airport ( 40 min away ) pick ups are free @ 9 am,12 am 3 pm and 6 pm though it must be booked with them in advance .

They are conveniently located with in easy walking access to Hatfield and the City Centre with the Union Buildings a short walk away..
Pretoria with its 33 museums and 65 000 students are bound to surprise the most adventures or thristy travelers.


The lodge is constantly been up graded with fresh amenities which include bedding and towels and colour TV's in all the rooms.
Fans for the summer heat and heaters for the winter chill - with us you won't sleep cold.

No bunkbeds and no dorms bigger than 2 beds per room.
Very comfortable double and single rooms

Wi-Fi enabled

The fantastic Zoological Gardens is in walking distance.

The Botanical Gardens not too far away

De Wildt Cheetah Breeding Centre is within reach

Cullinan Diamond Mine 40 min drive away with 2 surfaces tours daily and now offering a under ground tour as well

Pilanesberg Game Reserve is an hour and half's drive away - go for the day or join us on an overnight safari

Pretoria is a shoppers paradise - cash in on seasonal specials and go home with a new wardrope @ a fraction of what you would pay @ home. We have some of the biggest malls in South Africa right on our doorstep

Join us to the weekly farmers market on a Saturday morning - free


Kruger Safaris from R 2 900 all included open safari vehicles (you have to mention you are a hostel world client though)

# A few things to remember
# Use lodge shuttles - its cheap and easy
# Book your trips in South Africa with South African operators and save approx 30 % on commisions
# Buy a cell phone in South Africa from as little as R 250 with pre-paid air time

Looking forward in welcoming you

Directions

From Jo'burg Airport:
Take R 21 highway towards Pretoria.
When you cross N1 highway take N1 north towards Pietersburg for 5 km.
Take N 4 into town, becomes Pretoruis str.
Continue for 5 km, Farenden str is road just after US Embassy on left.
Turn left into Farenden str, continue till you find no 425 Farenden str on left side.
The house is clearly marked

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Bar, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, Guest Kitchen, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Air Conditioning, Breakfast