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Green Elephant Backpackers

 
 

Description

We are a friendly backpackers with excellent travel information and booking office. A solar heated swimming pool complements the hot jacuzzi for great relaxing parties.

We are also leaders in Environmental awareness and have a Grey Water system, solar panels, Extensive recycling and we use the local community for as many supplies as possible.

The computer has ADSL fast internet access for guests. All double rooms have 4 poster beds and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable.

The managers are great and the owner himself has travelled over 50 countries around the world, so knows the backpackers needs. The old ex-tree climbing dog Defa is legendary!

Check-In  01:00 PM   Check-Out 11:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
08 February 2012
 
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CampingX 2
Includes: Self-catering
Camping area for small tents.
 
Camping
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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DormitoryX 4
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Our colourful dormitories have 3 bunk beds per room, lockers in all dormitories. The rate includes all linen-sheets and duvets.
 
Dormitory
Sleeps 6 Price: p/p sharing
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DoubleX 2
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Four poster beds in double rooms, personal safe in each. The rooms are themed Peacock, Bushman and Devil's Peak.
 
Double
Sleeps 3 Price: p/p sharing
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Double en suiteX 3
Includes: Self-catering
We have 3 rooms en-suite with a shower and toilet, They are the lion room, dolphin room and sunrise room. They have private safes and great comfort at backpacker rates.
 
Double en suite
Sleeps 6 Price: p/p sharing
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SingleX 1
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Private room with shared bathroom. There is a personal safe in each room.
 
Single
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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TripleX 1
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Our triple rooms offer privacy for small groups travelling together. They have a separate kithen and courtyard area. Off street parking is available.
 
Triple
Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
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Rate Colour Key:
 
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Camping x 2

Includes: Self-catering

Camping area for small tents.

Features available

Dormitory x 4

Includes: Self-catering

Our colourful dormitories have 3 bunk beds per room, lockers in all dormitories. The rate includes all linen-sheets and duvets.

Features available

Double x 2

Includes: Self-catering

Four poster beds in double rooms, personal safe in each. The rooms are themed Peacock, Bushman and Devil's Peak.

Features available

Double en suite x 3

Includes: Self-catering

We have 3 rooms en-suite with a shower and toilet, They are the lion room, dolphin room and sunrise room. They have private safes and great comfort at backpacker rates.

Features available

Single x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Private room with shared bathroom. There is a personal safe in each room.

Features available

Triple x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Our triple rooms offer privacy for small groups travelling together. They have a separate kithen and courtyard area. Off street parking is available.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Photocopy Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Airport Shuttle Service
  • Parking Available
  • Pool Table
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • Communal MNet
  • VCR
  • Jacuzzi
  • Communal Television
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
  • Dinner Served
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
 

Environment

  • Suburbs
 

Activities Nearby

  • Scuba Diving
  • Golf
  • Climbing - Sport
  • Paddling - Sea Kayaking
  • Scuba/Snorkeling
  • Skydiving
  • Snowboarding/Skiing
  • Surfing
  • Shark Cage Diving
  • Camping
  • Hiking / Backpacking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Xhosa (isiXhosa)
  • Afrikaans
 

Memberships and Legal

  • Backpacker Tourism SA
  • Cape Town Tourism
  • Fedhasa
 

Grading

  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

Green Elephant Backpackers Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Customer Reviews

Reviews 3 of 3
Very good
Gustav Krös, South Africa
27 March 2008
My stay at Green Elephant was great. I have stayed in a few backpackers before and Green Elephant is definitely up there with the best. Thanks guys, keep up the good work!
Highly recommended
Dylan Clement, Australia
08 January 2007
It is such a laid back and helpful backpackers, the staff are friendly and helpful (You go Vuyani! :) Highly recommended
Great Place
Rashmi Chopra
06 March 2006
This was a great place, with great helpful staff. I liked the concept of environmentally friendly princples adopted by the owner. I had a separate room and not the dorm for the first 3 days and this was peaceful and lovely.

From R80
 
 
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from 3 Guest Reviews

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Gustav Krös, South Africa - 27 March 2008

Highly recommended…”  Read More

Dylan Clement, Australia - 08 January 2007
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