afrique du sud backpackers was originally established in 1989 as st john s lodge and is one of the longest-running backpackers in cape town. afrique du sud is the best-positioned seaside lodge in cape town. it nestles comfortably between the atlantic ocean and lion s head. it has the city and the waterfront on side side and the renowned camps bay and clifton beaches on the other. all these attractions are easily accessible by buses, mini-taxis and rikkis. the sea, promenade and an...