Backpacker Accommodation Near Qunu
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Qunu Reviews
More info about Qunu
It was in this tiny village in the Eastern Cape that the world said a final goodbye to an icon. Qunu in the Eastern Cape is where Nelson Mandela was laid to rest on December 15, 2013 following a state funeral, and attended by the world’s most powerful current and past presidents, the Pope, the Dalai Lama and other prominent dignitaries.
Rolihlahla Mandela was born in a village nearby in 1918 but spent much of his childhood in Qunu. He was schooled in the village and a teacher gave him the name Nelson, a customary practice whereby schoolchildren were given westernised names. Thus the name Nelson Mandela was to become known to the entire world on his epic life journey to ensure racial equality.
The Nelson Mandela Youth & Heritage Centre is located in Qunu and tour guides take visitors through Mandela’s life story. Stops are made at his original home consisting of 3 huts, followed... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.