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Tom's Backpackers
Located in
South Africa :: Gauteng
Category:
Lodging :: Backpackers Hostel
Nestled in the Skurweberg Mountains in the Valley of the Hennops River, this little gem is probably definitely does give you a sense of peace and a feeling of being removed from the cities. The opening of 'Tom's Backpackers' was on the 5 May 2010. Come meet some new faces. The goal is to create a cool, fun, friendly, self catering environment that strive to bring you a balance between value and quality. Play and listen to your own music as vast array of local attractions. We also have IT facilities like uncapped internet and WIFI. Braai Facilities, fully equipped kitchen and bar, and laundry facilities available. Television facilities and Internet Café with streaming music. What 'More' could you ask for?
| Address : | Tom's Corner, Farm 147 on the R511, Hennops River, Centurion, Pretoria, 0023, Gauteng, South Africa |
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| Postal : | P.O. Box 34179, Erasmia, 0023 |
| Contact : | Tom Klaasen |
| Cell : | +27(0)82 893 1291 |
| After Hours : | +27(0)82 893 1291 |
| Gate Cell : | +27(0)82 893 1291 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Website : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Intermittent |
| Best Time to Visit : | All year round |
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| Reception Opening and Closing Times : | 08:00 till late |
| Rates Quoted : | Per Person |
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| Base Currency : | ZAR |
| Minimum Rate : | 300.00 |
| Maximum Rate : | 300.00 |
| Updated for : | 2021 |
| Comments : | A flat rate of R300 per person is charged for dormitories or camping. They share the same amenities. (Sept-2021). |
| Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer |
| Nearest ATM : | 3km |
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| Nearest Bank : | 20km |
| Languages spoken : | English |
| Pre-Booking : | Required |
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| Accommodation (Dormitories), Restrooms, Supplies Shop (Only coffee/cooldrinks. Open 24 hours.) | |
| Accessible to Disabled Persons : | Yes |
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| Number of Sites : | 4 | |
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| Price per Stand/Person : | ZAR300 | |
| Price Quoted : | Per Person on Stand | |
| Is water drinkable? : | Yes | |
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| Picnics, Golf, Scenic Flights | |
| More Activities : | Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary; Chameleon Village for all your curios needs; De Wilt Cheetah Centre (The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre); Elephant Sanctuary; Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park; Jasmyn - Farmstall (Windmill restaurant); Magaliesberg Canopy Tours; Abseiling; Paintball; Party Boat; Day Spa; Welwitschia Country Market; Lesedi Cultural Village; Wild West Enduro Track; Hartbeespoort - Zip Line (Ama Zwing Zwing); Fire Walking and Dancing; Hartbeespoort Cable way. |
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| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
| Closest Main Route : | R511 |
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| Closest Town : | Hartbeespoort |
| Distance to Hartbeespoort : | 24km |
| Travel Time to Hartbeespoort : | 20min |
ACCESS & TRANSPORT:
The backpackers can be reached by car, fly-in, taxi our touring bus. The nearest airports are the Lanseria airport in Lanseria, about 25 minutes away, or the Oliver Tambo International airport, in Johannesburg, about 60 minutes away. There are no shuttle services, but there are car rental services at the airport.
The road is tarred.
BOOKINGS:
Prebooking is not essential, but preferred.
CLIMATE:
The rainy season is in summer.
FACILITIES:
The backpackers have a car ramp if you need to attend to your transport free of charge.
MAIN CELL NETWORK:
The main cell network is Vodacom.
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