I stayed in this hostel for 2 nights before my tour starting from this point. Although the staff were friendly and did collect from the airport, the hostel was run down, in the middle of no-where and there were mice in some of the rooms.

Three of us travelers from the USA met up here in Feb., 2013 for the start of our month long stay in ZA. First off this lodging offers free airport pickup, wow, big savings. They are located on a large parcel of fenced and gated property with outdoor seating and a pool. The location is quiet and next to a... More

Awesome vibe and friendly staff. Well managed and laid back environment. Lovely pool and bar area. They can help you with all your travel arrangements being customized tours through Africa or spending a couple of days in Kruger NP. Perfect location hosting large group and a must stay when in Johannesburg,

Spent 2 weekends now at Mufasa. Hard to leave as so relaxing, friendly and excellent, reasonable rates. Lovely swimming pool at the bar area. Lots of friendly dogs making for a 'homely' atmosphere. Very central area to main highways and large shopping centres and the airport despite being close to these amenities one feels you are in the countryside, with... More

Mufasa is in my honest , humble opinion the best backpackers hostel in Johannesburg- and the ideal base from which to lan your caravan through AFRICA. Juan and his wife have created a safe space that is more of a home from home than your regular sterile backpacker. Ive been in the backpacking industry for 30 years and Ive stayed... More

We stayed here for 3 nights (one before the safari and 2 after) and also did the Kruger Safari with the owners Juan, Toini and their friend Tommy who was our driver. We had so much fun. These people are great, friendly, helpful and plain fun. We traveled with our children and the safari was fully catered to our needs.... More

We stayed 3 days, and unfortunately found out too late that we needed 4 to go to see the big 5 at the park. The people that run this place are so fun. Bar open each evening, cooking great SA Brai under the stars, and swapping stories. We headed to Capetown after, and I was sad to leave. Rooms are... More

mufasa also have a backpackers in Malawi in monkey bay.... before mufasa, monkey bay was crap, but they have made such an amazing place that monkey bay is worth a visit just to spend time here. The owners stay there, and u eat supper around a table with them, its a beautiful setting right on the lake with a private... More

Friendly staff, great hot tub, relaxed environment and great drinks. I recommend Mufasa to any low budget traveller.