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Dijembe Backpackers Lodge
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| Physical address........ Cnr Formosa and Assegaai Street Stormsriver 6308 |
A comfy, fun spot.
“Dijembe” represents a circle of friends.
Encircled by indigenous forest, rivers, mountains and the ocean, the owner-run eco-friendly Dijembe is perfectly situated for exploring the Tsitsikamma. Just in case you haven’t heard, this is one of SA’s top adventure destinations. So if the world’s highest bungy is on your To Do list, drop in here and be dropped off the 216m high bridge. There’s also fab hiking or horse riding, mountain biking, ziplining through forests and over waterfalls, river tubing and more... Book it all here and receive cool discounts on their Mild to Wild packages. After an adventurous day out come home to cocktails, a jacuzzi on the upper deck and hammocks with a view. Meanwhile, they’ll be whipping up home-baked bread, pizzas or veggie-friendly meals. After dinner, grab a djembe drum and dance around the roaring bonfire with the Xhosa twins. Then let the sounds of frog city lull you to sleep. Help the planet and use their recycling bins.
Encircled by indigenous forest, rivers, mountains and the ocean, the owner-run eco-friendly Dijembe is perfectly situated for exploring the Tsitsikamma. Just in case you haven’t heard, this is one of SA’s top adventure destinations. So if the world’s highest bungy is on your To Do list, drop in here and be dropped off the 216m high bridge. There’s also fab hiking or horse riding, mountain biking, ziplining through forests and over waterfalls, river tubing and more... Book it all here and receive cool discounts on their Mild to Wild packages. After an adventurous day out come home to cocktails, a jacuzzi on the upper deck and hammocks with a view. Meanwhile, they’ll be whipping up home-baked bread, pizzas or veggie-friendly meals. After dinner, grab a djembe drum and dance around the roaring bonfire with the Xhosa twins. Then let the sounds of frog city lull you to sleep. Help the planet and use their recycling bins.
Rates
Dorms R90; En suite doubles from R260; Camping R60.
Dorms R90; En suite doubles from R260; Camping R60.
Extras
Moola Magic/AroundAboutCars discount. Baz Bus passengers get free internet. Daily shuttles. Wi-fi. Credit card facilities. Fire and bar. Breakfast. Dinner. Laundry service. BSA.
Moola Magic/AroundAboutCars discount. Baz Bus passengers get free internet. Daily shuttles. Wi-fi. Credit card facilities. Fire and bar. Breakfast. Dinner. Laundry service. BSA.
Directions
First right as you come into Stormsriver Village. 500m. They’re at the twin rock columns.
First right as you come into Stormsriver Village. 500m. They’re at the twin rock columns.
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