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Dirkie Uys Backpackers
Dirkie Uys Backpackers is an intimate backpackers situated in the heart of the Bluff in Durban, a short 5 minute walk to local malls, pubs and restaurants with the local beach just 3.6km’s away. We can accommodate just over 200 guests in our spacious dorm rooms. We are situated inside a Dirkie Uys School. Our rooms are old classrooms converted into sleeping courters. Guest have full access to a wide option of shower and toilet facilities, our large swimming pool, the well fitted BBQ/braai area, free parking including a fully equipped communal kitchen.
Area Info
The Bluff is a popular holiday destination, with extensive accommodation and plentiful seaside recreation. The area is known for its abundant sea life, including dolphins, and in the winter months, whales.
There are two main beaches: Brighton Beach and Anstey's, while a smaller, lesser-known beach to the north is Garvie's. There is golf course and a wetland area with a large population of various bird species.
The area enjoys a sub-tropical climate so expect mostly warm, humid weather even amid sudden downpours, although flooding and unexpected cold weather is not unusual. Always check with your Travel Agent.
The warm Indian Ocean makes swimming possible all year round.
Units and Rooms
Family Unit - 2 Sleeper
Guests: 2
Family Room Units can accommodate 2 people these rooms are all on the 2nd floor. Beds are in the form 2 single beds. and the bathroom with shower and toilet is shared; there is no en-suite. There is a communal kitchen
Family Unit - 4 Sleeper
Guests: 4
Family Room Units can accommodate 4 people, these rooms are all on the 2nd floor. Beds are in the form of double bunks. The bathroom is a communal bathroom no en-suite.
Family Units 6 Sleeper
Guests: 6
Family Room Units the unit can accommodate up to 6 people on double bunk beds. The bathroom is shared with backpackers as its communal.
Female Dormitory
Guests: 1
Female only dorm rooms with single beds, tea and coffee making facilities with a communal bathroom. The dorm sleeps 31 females you will get a bed in the dorm
Male Dormitory
Guests: 1
This is the male dorm each bed has a blanket and pillows and tea and coffee making facilities. Meals on request.Also, the bathroom is shared with other backpackers. This room sleeps 31 males you will get a bed in the dorm
