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North West Province Backpackers Hostels

Two hostels. Two towns. One hundred and twenty kilometres apart and serving entirely different circuits of the province. Both reviewed independently and without commercial relationship. One of these reviews is considerably more positive than the other, and both reflect what the evidence shows.

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RUSTENBURG

POTCHEFSTROOM

HODGE PODGE BACKPACKERS LODGE

AREA: RUSTENBURG -- rural Oliphants Nek, Magaliesberg foothills, bordering Kgaswane Nature Reserve

STREET ADDRESS: Plot 66 Kommiesdrift, Oliphants Nek, Rustenburg, North West, 0350

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PHONE: +27 74 049 2917

WHATSAPP: +27 84 079 4877

EMAIL: antoinette@magaliesburgbackpackers.co.za

WEBSITE: hodgepodgebackpackers.co.za

SOCIAL: Facebook

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dormitories, private double and twin rooms, log cabin cottages (with bar fridge, microwave and braai), camping (trailers and tents; no caravans). Maximum capacity approximately 130 guests across all accommodation types. Function venue and wedding facilities on site.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200-R280 per person (approximately €10-€14); private rooms from ~R500-R700 per night (approximately €25-€35); log cabins from ~R800-R1,200 per night (approximately €40-€60). Camping from ~R100 per person (approximately €5). Meals available on request -- potjiekos and traditional African food prepared on an open fire are the speciality.

PALJAS BACKPACKERS

AREA: POTCHEFSTROOM -- Cachet Bult Park, near North-West University campus

STREET ADDRESS: 22 Esselen Street, Cachet Bult Park, Potchefstroom, North West, 2531

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PHONE: +27 72 429 2914

WHATSAPP: +27 72 429 2914

EMAIL: N/A

WEBSITE: N/A

SOCIAL: Facebook

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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Private rooms (35 rooms listed across platforms), dormitory-style options, garden area. Pet-friendly. Free Wi-Fi throughout.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. From ~R250 per person per night (approximately €12.50). Private parking available at R30 per day (approximately €1.50).

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