Route 62 Backpackers

This small and friendly backpackers is located in a cheerful old house with a large, shady garden and swimming pool. Set in a leafy and historic neighbourhood, it’s a peaceful place that’s just a short walk from the town centre.

Bougainvillea Backpackers is a self-catering accommodation facility in Calitzdorp, South Africa and lies on the famous Route 62.

With vines to one side and a kranz to the other, Calitzdorp Railway Station offers travellers an idyllic space to rest before venturing forth to explore the surrounding Route 62 area. Guests have a choice of staying in the backpackers, Safari Tents or camping on the lovely grounds.

Amber Lagoon is a backpacker´s dream buried in the heart of the Klein Karoo, bordered by the Swartberg Mountains and the Gamka Nature Reserve.

Anna Sophia offers neat and clean accommodation in a rustic country atmosphere, keeping with the Karoo town of Calitzdorp theme. The cottages are the perfect place for the weary traveller to unwind and relax while traversing the famous Route 62.

Nestled between the Langeberg Mountains and the Great Breede River lies the quaint town of Robertson, well known for its thoroughbred race horses and superb wine farms. Here you will find the warm and friendly hospitality of Robertson Backpackers.

Here you get to Rest your Soul. The views are extraordinary, spanning the Outeniqua and Swartberg ranges. Relax at the poolside or in a hammock. Spacious Rooms-with-a-View; en-suite, self-catering cottages; spotless bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen; free information and discounts for local adventures and attractions.

Located on the first floor, up a flight of stairs, the Cape Dutch Quarters Tulbagh Travellers Lodge offers guests spacious accommodation in clean, well-decorated bright and sunny rooms.

The once booming railway industry was ground to a halt in Robertson a few years back and its remnants are now the setting of the On Rail 62 Train Lodge. It promises to be a completely novel experience, sleeping in comfort in a train coach that is truly historical.