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| Affordable, clean and comfortable – we have welcomed travellers for over 16 years.
"Stay in Pretoria visit Jo'burg on a day tour"
"60 000 students can't be wrong"
Pretoria Backpackers and Travellers Lodge serves as an excellent base from which to explore the areas around Pretoria and Joburg,
Situated 50 meters from Loftus Stadium and 2 of the best pubs in town, walking distance from Hatfield and the City Center and everything else for the thirsty traveler.
Specials for 2010
2 day Kruger Safari from R 2 999 lodge
3 day Kruger Safari's from R 3 600 lodge
4 day Kruger Safari's from R 4 400 lodge
R 3 600 camping
5 day Kruger and Swaziland Safari's from R 4 900 (no camping)
6 day Kruger, Swaziland, St Lucia and Durban Safari's from R 5 600 (no camping)
7 day Botswana, Chobe & Vic Falls Safari from R 6 680 (camping)
Spend 3 days in a private lodge in the Thorneybush Game Reserve from R 4 500 pp (full board with game activities)
Joburg, Apartheids Museum and Soweto @ R 500 with a free airport drop off after the trip
Pilanesberg full day Safari @ R 800
Check out the notice boards for our "special of the day" activity like visiting a traditional farmers market for free on Saturday mornings or:
Use our "hop on - hop off" bus for a city tour for only R 60 pp
8 stops through out the city
| | | | | Our accommodation consists of en-suites double and twin rooms, standard double and twins and family rooms and 2 or 3 bedded dorms. The lodge has a self-catering kitchen and braai facilities.
Towels and bedding is provided
We also have 24 hour security
For small groups and families that wish for something more private - they should check out our SELF CATERING COTTAGES - a real African treat that sleeps 4 people
We are situated within a few minutes walk to Hatfield, a 30 min walk to town and 5 min from the University of Pretoria . Surrounded by most embassies ( Mozambique , British, US, Dutch and German) but we are still enjoying residential peace and tranquillity.
| We are Wi-Fi enabled, so you can bring your laptop and read your email, serve the internet and share your pictures with your friends and family. | | | Owner run and Managed | | | World Cup 2010
We need 2 extra members of staff to assist us during June & July who are fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian.
Come & have fun with us during the most spectacular sporting event on earth.
We provide accommodation & food - you go on all tourist day trips and safari to Kruger.
You speaka da language, we don't!
Send us your CV with photo attached
Accommodation bookings for the Fifa Soccer World Cup has opened. We are 100 meters away from Loftus Staduim and we do offer shuttles to all games in Joburg and Rustenburg.
Our day trips and safaris will keep you busy during the off days.
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Valentines Specials Feb & March 2010
Dorms from R 100 pp
Single Rooms R 200 Single En-suite R 250 Doubles & Twins R 150 pp
En-Suite Doubles from R 200 pp
Self Catering Cottage R 550 (sleeps 4)
Continental breakfast included
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
| Note Bedding supplied Continental breakfast is included Coffee & Tea making in room Towels provided TV in the rooms | Note Lock - up and Safe Parking Open log fire in bar Jo'burg Airport Shuttle Swimming Pool
Central Heating | | Services and meals
Continental breakfast is available served from 7:30 am till 9:30 am
Dinners are not to be missed at our local pubs, just a stone throw away.
A self catering kitchen is provided if you want to prepare your own food, with supermarkets a short walk away. We also have an excellent arrangement with a delivery company.
Laundry service is available
Shuttle between Joburg airport and Lodge - Bookings essential
Location & Things to do We are situated in Hatfield / Arcadia area of Pretoria , next to Loftus Versveld Rugby Football stadium, within easy walking distance to the Union Buildings , Hatfield and University of Pretoria.
The City Centre with over 33 museums is 20 min walk away and yes you can WALK there and BACK without getting mugged.
The Zoological Gardens is regarded as one of the top 5 zoo's world wide - animals are kept in enclosers not cages
Botanical Gardens is always worth a visit - enjoy the Sunday outdoors picnic with classical music concerts
De Wildt Cheetah Breeding Centre is 30 min drive away and is open 7 days a week
Cullinan Diamond Mine 40 min drive away with 2 surfaces tours daily - NOW also offering under ground tours
Pilanesberg Game Reserve is an hour and half's drive away
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
We have a Hop on Hop off City Tour that takes people up toward the Voortrekker Monument, Church Square and Union Buildings for R 60 pp.
Depart every 90 min from 8 stops through out the city
A visit to the Natural History Museum can be a very rewarding experience
Visit Mrs Ples in the Museum of Antropology and Geology or the Transvaal museum up the road
From Jo'burg airport: Take R 21 towards Pretoria , follow for 45 km till you get to the Fountain Circle . Follow signs towards Sunnyside for 4 km. Turn right into Schoeman str, continue for about 4 km till you find Farenden str on you right. Turn right and find number 425 Farenden on you right. The house is clearly marked.
Or Arrange with us to get you here by shuttle from the airport from only R 100 pp (during office hours) or R 250 after hours - ( bookings essential ) From Jo'burg Take N1 towards Pretoria , follow for 40 km till you get to the N1 / M1 split. Take N1 towards Polokwane. Take Lynnwood rd off ramp and turn left at traffic light. Continue towards the city, in Lynwood rd, untill you find Loftus Rugby staduim on your right side. Go around the traffic circle and take right exit - the staduim is still on your right hand, turn left in 1 st street and right into the next, Farenden str. The house is 200 m on the left and is clearly market with the nr " 425"
From Nelspruit Follow N4 towards Pretoria, you will enter Pretoria from east in Pretoruis str, follow for 4 km. After you have past the US Embassy on left slow down and turn left into Farenden str. Look out for no 425 on left, the house is clearly marked.
From the North Follow N 1 towards Pretoria , Take the N 4 or city turn off. You will enter Pretoria from east in Pretoruis str, follow for 4 km. After you have past the US Embassy on left slow down and turn left into Farenden str. Look out for no 425 on left, the house is clearly marked. Safe and secure lock-up parking are always available. Baz Bus Just jump on the shuttle from Joburg (free) and miss the TRAFFIC while you'll be chauffeur driven to the lodge
Pick-ups from Pretoria Bus station Only from Pretoria bus & train station and only if a vehicle is available - R50 for vehicle.
Anywhere else Rather mail us or phone us when you are lost on 012 343 9754.
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