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Sad Adieus for Ziggy

bonny — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:01:40 +0000

Toilet Training a Piglet is much more stressful when you have a house full of Guests! And, although our gorgeous little Ziggy endeared herself to all who met her, she just didn’t ‘get’ that piddling on the carpet was not going to keep her in anyone’s good books! We’ve had to bid adieu to our …

Feasting with Friends!

bonny — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:09:39 +0000

Emma’s not just a pretty face! Backpackers guests quickly become friends when meal time hits and Emma’s a whizz with whipping up a wonderful meal with the assistance of the “Boys”!! Come and enjoy a vibey evening braai (bbq) in the garden. Ziggy the Piggie, Jock the Staffie and all the gang will be here …

Ziggy the Piggy

bonny — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:19:42 +0000

Ziggy the Piggy Our gorgeous new addition to the Backpackers family Ziggy a miniature pig, spotted and with the most adorable, snuffly little nose is making quite an impression on all at the Backpackers! Follow her story as she explores her new home and finds her way around. Amazingly she’s turned out to be an …

A typical Day in the life…

bonny — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:30:32 +0000

A typical day at Hermanus Backpackers Sooooo…. you’ll be rising rather briskly at 6 am at the sound of the rather intrusive alarm, to be frogmarched down for breakfast by 6.15! YEAH! RIGHT! You’ll more likely sneak your head out of your covers somewhere after 9am (the night before was a magical meander down the …

GREAT WHITE SHARK DIVING

bonny — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:38:12 +0000

There is No better way to experience Great White Sharks than within the shark diving cage, attached to the boat! You don’t need a scuba diving qualification to go shark cage diving as you don’t need air tanks. The cage is of the floating-variety and is custom-made with 12mm galvanised steel mesh. The sharks cannot …

COAST to COAST (THE guide for backpacking in South Africa) say:

bonny — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:06:32 +0000

Hermanus Backpackers just gets better and better, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the live wires Braam and Hayley. The bright,clean and cheerful Hermanus Backpackers is a lively, spirited place with relaxed vibes. Overlooking the ocean and beautiful Kleinrivier Mountains, it’s close to town and sea and not on the main road. Apart …

GREAT WHITE SHARK SURFACE VIEWING

bonny — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:45:30 +0000

You’ll be absorbing the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean while your crazy buddies put on their diving gear and you’ll suddenly catch a glimpse of a tail or fin, but more often than not you are surprised by the sudden appearance of this magnificent animal as it approaches the boat. Often the shark will …

Hey There Backpacking Fraternity!

bonny — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:43:02 +0000

Welcome to the new Hermanus Backpackers website! Well, the website is nearing completion with just one or two new and interesting ‘bits’ to come… Should you have ANY suggestions on improvements or exciting widgets… Please DROP US A LINE!