Year: 2024- (February)
Genre:
Comedy / Drama
Director:
Manqoba Mathunjwa, Lufuno Nekhabambe
Stars:
Kwenzo Ngcobo, Abdul Khoza, Felix Hlophe, Eve Rasimeni, Thobani Mbhele, Florence Mokgatsi, Monnye Kunupi ...
Storyline:
They lost their matriarch... But they found a business plan... sort of.
The Mthembu siblings are left grieving, broke, and completely unprepared when their late mother’s will reveals a mountain of debt — and one wild idea: turn their family home in Soweto into a backpackers’ lodge.
As global tourists, wild locals, and eccentric family friends cycle through the home, chaos becomes the new normal. Each episode brings comedic misunderstandings, warmth, and unexpected lessons in family, culture, and community — as the Mthembus learn that maybe the home they thought was falling apart… is actually coming together.
Because family, like tourism… is never fully booked.
Similar shows to Ekhaya Backpackers
If you love heartfelt comedies rooted in place and personality, Ekhaya Backpackers belongs with:
The Ms. Pat Show (2021– ) – Family dysfunction with heart and humor
Modern Family (2009–2020) – Dysfunction meets daily joy
Derry Girls (2018–2022) – Big personalities in a small space
💡 Like these, Ekhaya Backpackers blends comedy and culture, showing how laughter and love grow in the most unexpected corners of life — even under one shared, slightly overcrowded roof.
📌 Final Thoughts
With fast-paced humor, authentic South African flavor, and a lovable cast of misfits, Ekhaya Backpackers is a feel-good sitcom about hustle, heritage, and healing — proving that family may be your biggest problem, but also your greatest asset.
From check-in to breakdown... this home is always open.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
