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The friendliness and camaraderie that backpacking offers ensures a care-free holiday for international travelers and South Africans. The myth that backpackers are grubbing places full of dirty travelers is an outdated view. As the competition intensifies and regulations are put in place, many South African backpackers are now considered world class.
During the AGM I stayed at the beautiful Sabie Backpackers in Sabie, where not only did I meet some of the friendliest and funniest people ever, relaxing in their heated pool, but I had the opportunity to visit beautiful places in Mpumalanga such as the Mac Mac Falls, Pilgrim?s Rest, Blyde River Canyon and Graskop, for Harries delicious pancakes. I also managed to spend a relaxing day on a game drive with Baz Bus in the Kruger National Park. Baz Bus offers a hop-on-hop-off transport service in southern African which serves many backpackers and allows travelers the freedom to get from place to place at discounted prices.
One of the best things about staying at a backpackers lodge in South Africa are all the activities that are on offer. One can go paragliding, abseiling, climbing, hiking, swimming, diving, shark-watching and dune-surfing ? the list is endless.
If you would like to more information about backpacking in our beautiful country check out the BTSA website or contact any backpackers for rates and information. Also check out SASTS Working Adventures on www.sasts.org.za or 418 3797.
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