Arti-Farti Backpackers

Destination

Limpopo

Arti-Farti Backpackers offer laid back affordable accommodation in the heart of the Bushveld, but with enough action and vibe to keep you buzzing for a week! The town of Phalaborwa is situated 2km from the Phalaborwa gate, central entrance to the world famous Kruger National Park and gateway to Mozambique through the Goryindo Border Post.

Arti-Farti Backpackers Amenities

ACCOMMODATIONS: 1 x 12 bed dormitory with en-suite bathrooms and roof fans 2 x 3 bed dormitories with en-suite bathroom, air conditioner, private entrance and TV 2 x double rooms with en-suite bathroom, air conditioner, private entrance and TV All rooms are decorated in funky, vibrant colours and include bedding and towels. OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Full Breakfast: (06h00-09h00) COMMUNAL FACILITIES: Kitchen / Lounge / Verandah / Laundry facilities / Swimming pool / Braai area Free Internet Services: •Translux and City-to-City busses arrive and depart from arti-farti backpackers •Free pick-up service from airport, Kruger Nat. Park gate or Phalaborwa CBD

Directions To Arti-Farti Backpackers

As you enter Phalaborwa from either Gravelotte (via Tzaneen/Polokwane) or Hoedspruit (via Nelspruit) follow the signs to the Phalaborwa Gate Entrance to the Kruger National Park. This will bring you onto Hendrik van Eck Drive. Go through a 4-way crossing at the entrance to Phalaborwa. Go through a 3-way traffic light. At next traffic light (Total Garage and SPAR on right) turn left into President Kruger Street. Keep left and turn left into second street – Birkenhead Street. Reception is at Daan & Zena’s B&B at no.15 on the left hand side of the road half way up the block.

Area Attractions

Activities in Phalaborwa are as varied and laid back as you wish. For the spectators there are night drives, day drives and bush braais in the Kruger National Park, a leisurely booze cruise on the Olifants River, tour of the Amarula Lapa where Amarula Cream Liqueurs are made from the local Marula fruit, cultural tour including a visit to a traditional healer and tribal dancing or simply shopping at Bollanoto Tourism Centre. Action junkies can opt for a morning or full day walk in the Kruger National Park, micro light flights, horse riding, elephant back safaris or even the visit to the Amarula Lapa can turn into an action adventure – depending on how much tasting of the Amarula Liqueurs is being done! Tailor made packages to Mozambique and the Greater Trans Frontier Park is also available or you can hire a 4x4 for a self drive experience.