Lebos Soweto Backpackers PDF Print E-mail

Entrance wall to Soweto Backpackers Head out to the famous suburb Orlando West and get a unique experience. Get to know Soweto by walking the streets and learn the township lingo – Tsotsi Taal, join our tours – cycling or walking, play soccer with the locals and watch the big games.

Volunteer in one of our community projects and meet people that make development happen. Take a walk to museums, restaurants and shebeens. Visit the church and sing to the gospel tunes. Enjoy a delicious braai around the camp fire and dance to the local beats from drums and kwaito music.

We're proud to be one of the few black-owned backpackers and one of the few backpackers in a black community in South Africa. 2007 Tourism Investment Award winner!

Sleeping at Lebo's

Double Room at Soweto Backpackers

    • Dormitory R145 per person a night
    • Single Room R245 a night
    • Double Room R360 per room a night
    • Camping R95 (own tent) or R125 (our tent) per person a night

    We offer discounts for groups, students and discount card holders such as Hostelling International and Moola Magic 

    Eating at Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

    Meals at Soweto Backpackers

    • Don’t miss the opportunity of home made Soweto stews, curries, spicy and mild salads and our tasty Braai (BBQ).
    • Our Cold breakfast; Cereals, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Toast, Tea and Coffee.
    • Our Cooked breakfast; bacon, sausage, eggs, tomato, cheese and toast.
    • Lunch menu available.
    • Self Catering kitchen available.
    • Braai area.
    • Local restaurants nearby.

     

    Chilling at Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

    Chilling at Soweto Backpackers

    • Cozy outdoor area with fire place, hammock, outdoor games and our viby Beach Bar!
    • Listen and dance to African beats and reggae rhythms.

     

    Getting to Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

    • Pick up and drop offs around Johannesburg and airports can be arranged.
    • Safe off-street parking offered, for driving directions click on ‘Location’.
    • Free Baz Bus shuttle from selected hostels in Joburg - contact us to arrange!
    • Take the Rea Vaya buses from Johannesburg CBD and we will arrange free pick up from nearest station.
    • From OR Tambo Airport take the Gautrain to Park and arrange a pick up with us or reconnect with the metro train.
    • Take the metro train from Johannesburg Park Station and get off at Phomolong station, we are a close walking distance from the station.
    • Take a minibus taxi from Bree Street taxi rank in Joburg and get off at B.O.S, we are on a close walking distance from the taxi-stop.

    When taking public transportation to Soweto it is advisable to contact us beforehand so we can advise and arrange pick-up if necessary.

    Around Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

    Soweto hildren playing football

    • Safe area to walk around in.
    • Walking distance to Hector Pieterson Museum, Mandela Family Museum and restaurants and bars.
    • Internet café, shops and ATM on a close walking distance.
    • Other interesting areas such as Meadowlands and Mzimhlope Hostel next door to our area.

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