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Funky Monkeys Backpackers & Safaris

102 Van Wijk Street, PO Box 19289, Nelspruit, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Easy place to stay - rooms or tents. Bathrooms basic but clean, good shower. Kitchen with plenty of plates/pans etc. Laid back approach of staff. Small swimming pool. Not particularly close to supermarket - place across the road with very basic supplies.

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Nelspruit
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

I arrived at Funky on Sat 11 with a huge sign on the gate "Closed for renovations". I had not prebooked and was a spur of the moment decision. Really needed to get out into the bush on a Safari. Staff welcomed me, and I was checked in and settled in no time. Furniture was all over and paint tins,... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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9 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We slept here for one night and it was too much. The receptionist was on his computer when he arrived, no kind and friendly at all. he didn't explain us the rules of the backpack when we arrived. we left the backpack at 8pm, driving around nelspruit, came back at 1am. the gate was close, no security was here, no... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

We stayed here 2 nights. It is a taxi ride away from where the intercape bus drops you off in town, but it is well worth the trip. The dorms are clean and some even ensuite. The common area and bar can get a little noisy at night with locals that come to hang out. The communal kitchen is clean,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

I stayed at Funky Monkeys for one night. I really enjoyed my stay. I was picked up by one of the drivers they have an arrangement with, and brought up for 60R. I hadn't realized how far away from town they were, which was the only drawback, since I didn't have a car. The staff was friendly, as were a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2012

Our stay here went smoothly from beginning to end. We were picked up from the Nelspruit bus station by Jujeck and brought straight to the camp at Kruger Park. Lorna was so helpful and the staff were fantastic ... Jujeck who was always good craic and made sure that we got safely onto a bus to jo'burg when it was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

My stay there was great from the pickup in town to the atmosphere around the place, which made me feel at home. There was plenty of helpful information around for the next stages of travel. I took them up on the funky safari which included some great food and a great campsite, what topped it off was al the animals... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012 via mobile

Have been going back to funky for 10 years and am always delighted-excellent location, really clean and friendly amazing pool - i am addicted!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011

I stayed here last year whilst on a trip to SA. from the minute you walked into the place everyone was friendly and made you feel welcome. the weather at the time was horrible so we spent the evening listening to music and watching tv and making the of the bar. We ended up having one of the best nights... More

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Address: 102 Van Wijk Street, PO Box 19289, Nelspruit, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Mpumalanga > Nelspruit
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Swimming Pool
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Ranked #15 of 32 Specialty lodging in Nelspruit
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