What i read in south africa last summer i was fortunate enough to spend some time in south africa on a horseback safari in the kwazulunatal province. Located high up in the amatola mountains, we have some of the best views in the village. Hogsback is home to the cliff edge bath perched right on the edge of the cliff overlooking the oldest forest in south africa, you will find the world famous bath. Away with the fairies backpackers hogsback, hogsback, south africa. Everything seems likely in hogsback, from fairies sitting on cushions of moss in. You will find away with the fairies located at the lowest part of hogsback, at an.
Hogsback is the most beautiful mountain village in south africa. Tolkien was born in bloemfontein, and his family reportedly visited hogsback in the early. The amatola trail is a 6 day 5 night hiking trail starting at maden dam near king williams town, traversing the incredible amatola mountains and ending in the iconic village of hogsback. Away with the fairies is an upmarket backpackers boasting a superb. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Apr 11, 2018 escape to a mythical world in hogsback although it seems that most of the world is getting ready for summer, in south africa, people are gearing up for winter. Discover the magical mountain hamlet that inspired lord of the. There is additional space for two children under the age of 12 in the loft on inflatable. What makes this place so special is that it is unlike any other place you will visit. Welcome to laraghonhogsback, hogsback, eastern cape, south.
Magical hogsback online your comprehensive visitors guide to magical hogsback. Gaikas kop is the highest point in the area, at 1963m. Away with the fairies hogsback, south africa hotels lonely planet. I was meant to stay two nights but upgraded to four and still didnt really want to leave. We enjoyed this bath the water was heated by a fire together with a glace of wine and a sunset. Hogsback is a village on the amatola mountain range that overlooks the hogsback mountains. It is situated high up on the amathole mountains of the eastern cape province of south africa, and is surrounded by centuriesold indigenous afromontane forests. Hogsback adventures all you need to know before you go. Deciding you want to visit hogsback is the easiest part, choosing away with the fairies is even easier, finding your perfect room to suit your budget and other needs is the cherry on the cake to make your stay here something that you will never forget. A bath tub on the edge of the mountain, the beautiful view and at night time, meeting interesting people. Away with the fairies, one of the best backpackers in sa, hosgback. The tolkien connection with its gorgeous forests, waterfalls, flowers and mountains, hogsback has an atmosphere of pure fantasy.
It is the place to come and relax as a couple, a honeymoon getaway or share with friends, the peace and tranquillity it has to offer, with its large surrounding grounds which hosts a number of birdlife and plants. Posted on february 1, 2017 categories accommodation, food and wine, south africa, things to do, travel tags 39 steps falls, 39 steps falls and arboretum, amathole mountains, arboretum, away with the fairies, away with the fairies hogsback, beautiful hogsback, eastern cape, eat hogsback, eco shrine, fun things to do hogsbackhogsback self. Home of the world famous cliff bath overlooking the oldest forest in south africa za. This quaint cottage can be found along the main road of hogsback. You have the option of ensuites and also self catering cottages. Book your stay at away with the fairies in hogsback today. Welcome to your private rooms at away with the fairies.
Its a refuge where one can truly escape the madness of the concrete. Because when i mapped out where all those 40,000 free stickers went, there was a very big, big space in south africa so that either the people hadnt heard of us or perhaps books are more expensive or less easy to get a hold of. Away with the fairies, overlooking the auckland nature reserve. Things to do in hogsback nature and outdoor activities in and around hogsback hiking in the indigenous forests leads you to beautiful waterfalls, the majestic 800 years old. This perfectly located and very relaxed backpackers commands a stunning view. Its a refuge where one can truly escape the madness of the concrete jungle. We visited patrick in his garden at camelot cottages. Away with the fairies is a wonderful hostel located in the mountains of hogsback, south africa. South africa bloggers 5 november 2006 in attractions and places comments off on a visit to hogsback in the eastern cape situated in the eastern cape, katberg and hogsback is a magnificent oasis in the middle of nowhere. Frodos, bilbos and the hobbit cottage the fairies in hogsback, eastern cape, south africa. Experience a magical getaway at away with the fairies in hogsback. Book away with the fairies and all hogsback hostels with no booking fees at hostelbookers. An eden exists its hard to believe at away with the fairies you wont want to leave. Fly away to a magical land as culture trip takes you into the ethereal forests and magical mountains of misty hogsback.
Some accounts say he visited hogsback while very young. Private rooms and selfcatering at away with the fairies in. In the netherfelts of hogsback its easy to lose yourself in amongst the towering yellowwoods, misty mountains and sweeping falls. In addition to the vibrant backpackerss lodge, a number of other hotels and guesthouses await. Away with the fairies backpackers hogsback home facebook. You will find away with the fairies located at the lowest part of hogsback, at an altitude of 1200m. Feed your soul at laraghonhogsback where nature is timeless and infinite. Away with the fairies in hogsback prices 2020 compare. Away with the fairies in hogsback, zuidafrika goedkope hostels. Apr 11, 2018 private rooms and selfcatering at away with the fairies. The historic hogsback inn, offering accommodation steeped in old world charm, is a good choice for those looking for a more private and luxurious experience another more upmarket, yet rustic option is the arminel hogsback hotel and village above, which offers 26 elegant rooms as well as 18. Nestled in the amatola mountains of south africas eastern cape is the charming some would say mystical village called hogsback.
We are the proud owners of the worldfamous cliff bath a once in a lifetime experience. Bag end, ambleside close, hogsback 5721 south africa. Just down the road from our cosy cottage was one of the wonders of the art world, diana graham, and her mind blowing, consciousness expanding eco shrine. It is a 250m walk through our forested garden or a short drive around. Be sure to book your timeslot with away with the fairies backpackers, as this should be on every visitors todo list.
The trail is truly amazing and one of the best in south africa. Nature, views, free yoga, wildlife, forests, free fairy shots, waterfalls, craft beer on tap, fun, beauty, health smoothies, peace and love, that is what away with the fairies is all about. As soon as you arrive in hogsback, the place already has a magical feel to it, and once you enter the themed hostel, it adds the final touch to make this place seem truly enchanted. Hogsback is an enchanting, tranquil place that begs. Hogsback is the best mountain village in south africa. Away with the fairies, located in the village of hogsback in the amathole mountains, is one of south africas true hidden gems. The auckland nature reserve is the oldest forest in south africa and is one of only 2 grade 1 indigenous forests in south africa. Away with the fairies backpackers hogsback facebook. Discover the magical mountain hamlet that inspired lord of.
Striders hikers cottage is our basic 6 ensuite bedroom, thatched accommodation on the neighboring property to away with the fairies. Hogsback, things to do, activities, horse riding, hiking. It is ideal for group accommodation or for anyone wanting to stay in a quieter setting with lovely views, ensuring a good nights sleep. Hogsback a retreat that restores news that connects south. Jan 20, 2016 top 10 backpacker lodges in south africas eastern cape south africa holidays top 10 backpacker lodges in south africas eastern cape. Nov 12, 2016 we visited patrick in his garden at camelot cottages. Away with the fairies backpackers hogsback, south africa. Located 8,5 km 86 miles from east london and 263,9 km 164 miles from port elizabeth, which is the largest city in the eastern cape, the exact origin of the settlements name remains a mystery. South africa blue sky publications pty ltd ta thesouthafrican number. The amatola hiking trail ends in hogsback and away with the fairies offers all services that hikers need contact dan 0726680602 or monique 0729958654 or email them. Situated in one of south africas finest gardens, this thatchedroof stone cottage sleeps four in two bedrooms. One theory is that hogsback is a reference to the shape.
This place is called away with the fairies for a reason. Meeting diana was as much a treat as discovering her fascinating outdoor exhibition, like nothing we have ever seen before, overlooking the gorgeous hogsback mountains three. Travel through the inland to the wild coast and visit untouched beaches and local culture. If you want to stay in the know about what is going on in the fairy realm or the.
Away with the fairies backpackers hostel, hogsback tripadvisor. A visit to hogsback in the eastern cape south africa blog. The next day we arrived in hogsback, where we stayed in the backpackers called away with the fairies. Terrific views abound at this offbeat clifftop backpackers where you can take an al fresco bath in the cliffside tub. I stayed at the luxury pakamisa lodge and had an absolutely extraordinary time there. Online reservation enquiry magical hogsback online. Lord of the rings books by jrr tolkien, who was born in south africa. The eastern cape is one of the poorest regions in south africa but also one of the most beautiful and diverse to visit.
Situated in one of south africas finest gardens, this thatchedroof stone cottage. Situated within walking distance of several walks and the village centre. South africa bloggers 5 november 2006 in attractions and places comments off on a visit to hogsback in the eastern cape. Come join us at away with the fairies for the world famous cliff edge bath. Take dan cornick, who has literally been away with the fairies for 16 years now. Welcome to the new youtube channel from away with the fairies backpackers, hogsback, eastern cape, south africa.
The hiking trails through auckland nature reserve start and finish in our back garden. These private rooms are all located on the original fairies premises which command a stunning view of the hogsback mountains, which are part of the amatola mountain range. Tolkiens lord of the rings and the hobbit, and visit south africas. Away with the fairies is blessed with an abundance of the good things in life. Search the cheapest beds available at the away with the fairies in hogsback, south africa.
Activities in hogsback and at away with the fairies. The book fairies on south african radio tuks fm the. Hogsback accommodation, hogsback, eastern cape, accommodation. Away with the fairies is a backpacker hostel with one of the best views in the country from our garden. Cape wonderland, said by some to be jrr tolkiens inspiration for his books. Bulungula, on the wild coast, eastern cape, south africa. Introducing the small town of hogsback in eastern cape, south africa. From our viewpoint we can also see kettlespout falls. Book away with the fairies backpackers hostel, hogsback on tripadvisor. Top 10 backpacker lodges in south africas eastern cape. In front of away with the fairies there is swallow tail falls, bridal veil falls not to mention, the famous madonna and child. Private rooms and selfcatering at away with the fairies. Escape to a mythical world in hogsback although it seems that most of the world is getting ready for summer, in south africa, people are gearing up for winter. Tolkien was born in bloemfontein, and his family reportedly visited hogsback in the early 1900.
Away with the fairies is an upmarket backpackers boasting a superb location with the best view of the mountains in hogsback. Many hogsback locals claim that the village in the forested amathole. Various hiking trails start right from our doorstep, taking you along a journey through the oldest indigenous forest in south africa, to a series of gorgeous waterfalls. Regus business centre 1st floor, block b, north park, black river park, 2 fir street. The most famous of hogsback accommodations, away with the fairies. Hogsback is a hippie town up in the mountains which inspired the lord of the rings books and is home to a. Tolkien was born in bloemfontein and is said to have left south africa while still a toddler. Bredon cottage is nestled in the mountain, bordering the indigenous forest and overlooking the beautiful thyme valley. This place is famous because of its bath on the top of the mountain with an amazing view. To you future wanderer, should you ever wander there, i have just one piece of advice. Mar 15, 2017 welcome to the new youtube channel from away with the fairies backpackers, hogsback, eastern cape, south africa.
Away with the fairies is the oldest backpackers in the mountain village of hogsback, eastern cape. Set upon the edge of a cliff and overlooking south africas oldest forest. Situated in the eastern cape, katberg and hogsback is a magnificent oasis in the middle of nowhere. Feed your soul at laraghon hogsback where nature is timeless and infinite. Even though the cottage is centrally located, it is still nestled away making it a quiet retreat from the busy world. We have all sorts of accommodation ranging from ensuites to self catering cottage, doubles, twins, dorms and camping. Nestled in the amatola mountain range and housing the oldest forest in south africa, this little village makes for a dreamy escape. Located high up in the stunning beautiful amatola mountains, the hamlet of hogsback is reminiscent of a bygone era, where life is slow and tranquil and one can enjoy the beauty of nature at its best. These help me earn a small commission at no additional charge to you, which helps to keep this blog going. One of the most magical places to spend time in this winter is the quiet little town of hogsback in the eastern cape.
The cosy flat is ideal for two adults and two children and has one bedroom with a fourposter double bed. Away with the fairies, one of the best backpackers in sa. Welcome to laraghonhogsback, hogsback, eastern cape. Within the amatola mountains there are more waterfalls per square km than anywhere else on earth. Whilst it is sad to have lost the title of the littlest library in south africathe world, the library was in desperate need of a new home after the thatch was badly damaged in the rondavel at the old premises.
Book fairies south africa community organization we are the official south african book fairies. Serendipity hogsback, booysen crescent off plaatjieskraal. Things to do in hogsback south africa accommodation. It is securely set off the main road, in a beautiful garden of roses, azaleas. Winter celebration 2019 about hogsback accommodation. Top 10 backpacker lodges in south africas eastern cape south africa holidays top 10 backpacker lodges in south africas eastern cape. Away with the fairies backpackers lodge, eastern cape, south africa. As a result there are several place names derived from tolkiens books hobbitononhogsback. Hogsback is a magical world of mountains and forests. Hogsback is a hippie town up in the mountains which inspired the lord of the rings books and is home to a very instagrammable bath.
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