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BACKPACKERS HOSTEL IN HOGSBACK, SOUTH AFRICA

“One of the best hostels in the country” – Footprint

Experience the inspiration behind J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit,” and visit South Africa’s very own mystical fairytale land. This perfectly located and very relaxed backpackers commands a stunning view of the Hogsback mountains, part of the Amatola range in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. It’s an ideal place to kick back and relax, or wander through the forest to the nearby waterfalls with beautiful hiking trails starting in the back garden.

Hogsbackpackers is accommodation consisting of Frodo’s and Bilbo’s en-suite doubles, The Hobbit self catering cottage, The fire Double and House Twin, 5,6 and 8 bed dorms and camping. It is close to the bar, reception and restaurant area.

Striders, is our new lodge on the neighbouring property, it offers 4 en-suite twins, 2 ensuite triple rooms and Gandalfs self catering rondavel. It is ideal for group accommodation or foranyone wanting to stay in a quiet setting with lovely views, ensuring a good nights sleep.

Camping is in the huge garden, which is well tended and at most times of the year has blooming flowers outlining the views. We have a campers ablution area, with showers and toilets.The site is first come first tent, site, with no electrical points or allocated spaces.

We also have the worlds scaries treehouse and a bath tub perched on the edge of our cliff, next to the abseiling all with staggering views.

Flora and Fauna is abundant. There are species of bamboo and butterfly which are only found on Hogsback’s mountains. All sorts of fungi and mushrooms add to the magical feeling. The prescence of delicate mosses and Old Man’s Beard indicates extremely pure air, as only a small amount of pollution will kill them. Extremely rare species such as the Cape Parrot (only 300 left in the world) and Samango Monkey are seen daily.

For serious hikers, Hogsback is also the endpoint of the Amatola Trail, a demanding 106km, 5 day hike. We also offer activities ranging from hour-long forest walks to day hikes and abseiling.

You can get to us by City to City, dropping from East London in Alice.