WELCOME

BackPacking Essentials

• Forget about most of what you've heard - AK-47's are NOT standard issue when you arrive
• Standard clothing and equipment that you'll need is no more than any other country
• South Africa has the best infrastructure in Africa by far
• You can stay in touch with family and friends just about anyplace
• Backpack Africa recommend the use of a water filtration system or bottled water in outlying areas. The use of a personal water filter which extracts bacteria and other contaminants. Check out Safe Water for more information 

Backpack Africa is a proud
recipient of the
Best of the Best 1999
award.