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		Thursday 11 March 2010
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Backpacking in Swaziland

This information was prepared for you by Myxos Backpackers in Manzini. The research was carried out to the best of their knowledge, therefore, all the Information can be changed anytime. Myxos backpackers cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information or wrong prices. You contact the various places listed here for the correct information.

What are Backpackers?

Backpacking is a much laid back and unique form of travelling in the tourism industry. It traditionally used to done by young hippie type of travellers who would go to places where they would just travel very cheap, using public transport and hitch hiking.

In recent times in Swaziland, we regularly see tourists travelling on public transport or hiking whilst carrying huge bags at their back. These bags are called Backpacks. That is where the word backpackers came from because it is the person carrying this backpack that will probably be looking for the backpacker's accommodation. But over the years the whole concept has evolved influenced by competition coupled with the introduction of quality standards for accommodation establishments by various governments.

Unfortunately this whole concept does not seem to interest many Swazis despite seeing many backpacker signs in different places around the country. Well now it is the time get to learn about this very exciting way of travelling. Backpackers are a chain of accommodation places set up all over the world. They are easy to find and they offer the cheapest facilities to stay in. They are usually self catering hence you can bring your own food and prepare it yourself they have all the utensils that you need in the kitchen.

Sleeping arrangements

There are three types of accommodation set up for within the Backpackers facility.

Dormitories- this is a very cheap accommodation most ideally for sole travellers both men and women. In this type of accommodation, both men and women sleep on different beds in one room. But if you prefer you can always ask if they offer separate dorms of sleeping.

Double rooms - this is most ideally good for couples or friend travelling together and when they just want some privacy.

Camping is when you just sleep in the lawn whereby you pitch up your tent you just pay per person sometimes.

There are also a lot of backpackers' places in South Africa that Swazis can use when travelling to SA.

Advantages of staying at the Backpackers

they often provide a free pick up service from any place in their neighbourhood
You meet people from all over the world.
Great place to interact if you want to make friends
It's very cheap.
It's a very friendly environment with always friendly staff.

Prices/ night

Double Rooms- Ranges between ( R260-350)
Dorms- R100
Camping - R60 per person

What they offer (things to see within the area)

There are always more things to do and see which you can go on a tour with other travellers Mainly the following, adventure, cultural tours, Market tours, game drive tours etc.

Backpackers in Swaziland

The following are Backpackers in Swaziland if you want to escape your own house and have a bit of fresh air.

Myxos Backpackers in Manzini
Cell- 6044102

Swaziland Backpackers
In and around Malkerns
Cell - 5282047

Sondzela Backpackers in Mlilwane
Tel-5283117

Cowshed Backpackers
Cell- Next to the Tri Cash on your way to Nhlangano

Legends Backpackers in Ezulwini
Cell- 4161870

If you need any more information or advice on Backpackers or travelling related issues please do not hesitate to get in touch by phone or send us any email to info@swaziculturaltours.com

Some Backpackers in South Africa

The following backpackers are useful to know when you visit South Africa but there is more of the place but these are the friends of Myxos Backpackers (from Manzini). When you visit SA, make sure that you go to your nearest backpackers to pick up a small guide book called the COAST to COAST, The Alternative Route or just give us a call to get some advice on travelling cheap in SA. Make sure where ever you stay you tell them that you know Myxos Backpackers in Swaziland and they recommended the place.

Nelspruit
Funky Monkey Backpackers
Cell-083 310 47 55
www.funkymonkey.co.za

Old Vic Travellers inn
Cell-082 3401508
www.krugerrandmore.co.za

Hazy View
Cell-083 524 6615

Johannesburg
Diamond diggers Backpackers
Cell-082 952 6909

Brown Sugar
Tel- 011648 7397
www.brownsugarbackpackers.com

Durban
Tekweni Tours
Cell-082 303 9112
www.tekweniecotours.co.za