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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 R110 per person a night
  • Single Room R180 a night
  • Double Room R290 per room a night
  • Camping R75 per person a night
* Seasonal pricing will apply June-July 2010.

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). R65 for a meal, served daily on request.
  • Our Cold Breakfast; Cereals, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Toast, Tea and Coffee for R30-R40.
  • Our Hot Breakfast; bacon, sausage, eggs, tomato, cheese and toast for R40-R50
  • Lunch menu; R25-R65
  • 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 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 new Rea Vaya buses and we will arrange pick up from nearest station.
  • Take the metro train from Johannesburg Park Station and get off at Phomolong station, we are a close walking distance from the station.

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.