A room with a view or a room with a loo...how about a room with a view and a loo......

The Happy Hippo offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit the unique requirements of the modern budget traveller and backpacker tourist visiting South Africa. Looking for a clean and comfortable bed to sleep in? Dorms, Singles, Doubles, Twins and Doubles with en suite - the Happy Hippo Backpackers Lodge has it all. Stay for a day, week or month, its up to you.

Happy Hippo features many on-site facilities to cater for your needs. Keeping in touch with loved ones back home will be easy at the on-site internet cafe.

Chill out under the azure South African sky and take in the coastal scenery. Looking for souvenirs or gifts to take home? Our curio shop stocks many authentic African arts and craft items.