Joburg Backpacker, Йоханнесбург, Южная Африка

Joburg Backpacker is a company that is associated with The Thatchery Country Venue for the duration of the 2010 World Cup. The Thatchery has been operational for the last 16 years, and is therefore highly experienced within in the catering and hospitality industry. Being able to accommodate for a wide variety of tastes and expectations, has lead to its popularity within the industry.

Facilities:

Throughout the hosting of the World Cup 2010, Backpacking facilities will be available. The venue will be accommodating up to 200 people at time. This will allow for good times and exchanging of stories and experiences with fellow football supporters from around the world. This all whilst enjoying an ice cold south African beer or wine in the true South African Bush styled pub on site equipped with big screen televisions showing the games.

There are 13 dormitories that are available that will accommodate from 8 people to 40 people at any one time. Each bed will have area available for the safe locking away of personal effects. There will be 24 hour armed security for the duration of the World Cup.

Breakfast will be available every morning from 7am till 10am, and it is entirely your choice to either eat in the restaurant, or outside on the veranda over looking the country style setting.

Lunch will be available on a daily basis, and shall be served in the "Thatchers Pub" that is situated within the grounds.

A variety of suppers will be on offer throughout the duration of your stay, where you will be able to enjoy the tastes and flavors of South African cuisine.

Secure transport will be available on request at a nominal charge, whether it be for a collection or drop of at the airport, or be it a trip to the shops, golf course, tourist sights, or more importantly to and from the football games.

Events

• Live Music

• Traditional themed dinners

• Sports bar with big screens on site

• Traditional Zulu, tswana dancers

• Darts competitions

• Pool competitions

• 5 a Side football tournaments

• Dominos competitions

Amenities on site

¦ Paintball Range

¦ Pool tables

¦ Bands and live music

¦ Volleyball court

¦ Mini soccer field (5 a side football tournaments shall be held throughout the duration)

Amenities off site

¦ Hunting excursions available (This must be pre-booked in advance. Please enquire via our email address)

¦ Rhino & Lion Park

¦ Golf courses nearby

¦ Cradle of human kind

¦ Caving Adventures

¦ Fly Fishing

¦ Horse Riding

There are 14 dormitories available that will accommodate 8 to 40 people. Each bed has space for safe locking away of personal belongings.

From Roodepoort - Follow Hendrik Potgieter Road towards Krugersdorp. Pass Ruimsig Estate on your left, cross the Featherstone Brook Sign - Furrow street on your left.

You can reach intersection (R28), with a Sasol Garage diagonally across from you. Moves the robot R28. Continue pass Pinehaven Estate on your left. Pass Francis Road, pass the Post and rail on the left side, look for Van Zyl Road - Turn right into Van Zyl. Continue our corner property 26 Van Zyl Road.

From Sandton - Follow Rivonia Road to the N1. Follow the N1 Roodepoort . Take the 14th Avenue Offramp and go right into this road. Go under the motorway, at the robot turn right into Hendrik Potgieter. Continue with this road for + / - 20 km in the direction of Krugersdorp. Pass Ruimsig Estate on your left, cross the Featherstone Brook Sign - Furrow street on your left.

You can reach intersection (R28), with a Sasol Garage diagonally across from you. Moves the robot R28. Continue pass Pinehaven Estate on your left. Pass Francis Road, pass the Post and rail on the left side, look for Van Zyl Road - Turn right into Van Zyl. Continue our corner property 26 Van Zyl Road.

From Pretoria - (+ / - 60 km from Pretoria) Take the R28 Highway to Krugersdorp. When you reach the intersection of R28, you will see a Sasol Garage diagonally across from you. At the robot turn right to Ventersdorp, Carry on pass Pinehaven Estate on your left. Pass Francis Road, pass the Post and rail on the left side, look for Van Zyl Road - Turn right into Van Zyl. Continue our corner property 26 Van Zyl Road.

Johannesburg - Follow the M1 north and then take the N1 exit towards Bloemfontein / Roodepoort. Take the 14th Avenue Offramp. Turn left onto 14th Drive, drive, and walk under the freeway. At the robot under the motorway, turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter. Continue with this road for + / - 20 km in the direction of Krugersdorp. Pass Ruimsig Estate on your left, cross the Featherstone Brook Sign - Furrow Street on your left. You can reach intersection (R28), with a Sasol Garage diagonally across from you. Moves the robot R28. Continue pass Pinehaven Estate on your left. Pass Francis Road, pass the Post and rail on the left side, look for Van Zyl Road - Turn right into Van Zyl. Continue our corner property 26 Van Zyl Road.