Backpacker? So what is a backpacker. A backpacker is most often associated to someone who is open minded, likes to travel and willing to go off the beaten track. Backpacking is associated with visiting another country on the cheap and a backpackers choice of accommodation are budget hostel backpackers. It wasn't long ago when a backpacker was associated to having a backpack strapped to their back, a tent and a whole country to explore, often with a thumb or hitching a ride with people they met.

Got time to spare and don't mind helping out in South Africa. Volunteers are needed in animal breeding, rescue projects and cultural villages throughout South Africa. This is a great opportunity to life with locals.

Looking to do South Africa on the cheap? There’s no easier way to do just that than backpack your way through the beautiful country. With great exchange rates and a good eye for a great deal you will be able to stretch that euro, dollar or pound even further.

A short distance from Cape Town and well known for its wine. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa and is home to 17 000 university students. So as expected the nightlife is vibrant, young and fun.