Located at the foot of Table Mountain, Ashanti Backpackers is your gateway to Cape Town. Well-known for our superb facilities, outstanding service and excellent security, Ashanti is the fun, friendly, effortless way to discover the Cape ... and more! Within walking distance of the city centre and close to Cape Town's magnificent beaches, we cater for all accommodation needs from camping and backpacker dorms to private, en-suite rooms in our guesthouse around the corner. So in our restored Victorian mansion as well as clean, comfortable rooms you'll also find a number of handy innovations like individual reading lights, personal safes and international plug points. Chill out next to our sparkling pool, in our landscaped gardens or on any of our spacious balconies and palm-fringed sundecks - or join the party in our legendary Terrace on the foot of Table Mountain. Kumasi Bar with its cool cocktails and fabulous mountain views. Our giant TV shows all the major sporting events - or set up your own match over our pool table. You can also get delicious meals in our bar, or you can cater for yourself in our well-equipped communal kitchen.