The Birches Backpackers

Situated in the world's largest man-made forest, experience comfortable rooms in a tranquil setting with Wi-Fi available.
Self-help tea and coffee-making facilities with a fridge available, as well as braai/barbecue, pool facilities.
Shared rooms, private rooms & special week/month rates are available - inquire at Lodge.

A friendly backpacker haven for the young and the young at heart and spirit.

Lodge catering:
Breakfasts from R25.00, supper/dinner from R30.00, and daytime snack meals from R20.00.

Eating out:
Many restaurants/eateries (including delivered food), close to the Lodge.
Fast/restaurant food delivered to the Lodge - menus available.

Clubs & Pubs:
Numerous within reasonable distance, enquire at Lodge.

Shops, Banks, Travel:
Many complexes of budget to super luxury shops, curios, markets, banks, ATMs all over, travel bureaus

Entertainment:
Many cinema complexes, including art film (Cinema Nouveau complexes), various types of theatre and musical performances, e.g. Joburg Theatre (most vibrant theater, opera, and ballet school in Africa), orchestras, theatres/dinner theatres, choirs, casinos.
Swimming, golf, mini golf, golf driving ranges, rugby & soccer venues,cricket, athletics, indoor cricket/beach volleyball/carting venue, sporting and country clubs.

Attractions:
Theme parks, wildlife and nature reserves, Museum of Mankind (Maropeng), Apartheid Museum, Hector Peterson Museum, Joahannesburg Art Gallery, numerous other art galleries nearby, Regina Mundi Cathedral, Lutheran and Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Russian Cathedral, largest Buddhist temple in Africa -Nan Hua Buddhist Temple, motor sports (car, bmx, motorcycle, 4 x 4 and other racing tracks), horse racing, The Lipizzaner School (only other Lipizanner training institution outside Vienna), horse riding, canopy tours, balloon trips, bungee jumping, climbing, hiking trails, mountain bike and biking trails, numerous tours (Ghost Bus, Heritage, Zoos, Wildlife and Nature reserves), parks, zoological and botanical gardens, and close business/retail districts/nodes.

Limited prearranged Lodge transport available - inquire at Lodge (for emergencies, unavailability of standard transport options, etc)

Accommodation Information

Various rooms ranging from 2 bunk beds to 7 bunk beds.

Each room has a table/writing desk, computer power connections, WiFi access, desk chair and armchair.

Rooms can be booked on a full room, weekly or monthly basis, special rates available on inquiry.

Additional beds can be arranged by arrangement.

Bed linen is supplied. Bath towels are available (towel deposit payable on arrival)

Location Information

The Birches
39 Anton von Wouw Street
Franklin Roosevelt Park
Johannesburg
Gauteng
South Africa
2195

GPS: Latitide 26 08 53 S Longitude: 27 59 16 E