South Africa on a budget: Accommodation
There are numerous budget B&Bs across South Africa, as well as some very decent backpacking accommodation. Backpackers usually have dorm accommodation and several double rooms. Some of the rooms are en suite. All backpackers have cooking and laundry facilities, as well as lock-up safes for valuables.
If your first stop in South Africa is Cape Town, head down to the Tourist Information Centre in the city centre and pick up a copy – it’s free – of the Coast to Coast. The Coast to Coast is a small, scrappy little publication with a wealth of information on backpacking establishments, budget B&Bs, getting around cheaply, cheap car hire, discounts and travelling on a budget. It has some excellent budget deals on cheap, out of the way places that are not mentioned in the Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.