- Game Parks
Africa is a wild continent and Southern Africa has fought hard to save her wildlife. A multitude of game parks pepper the area ranging from the impossibly exclusive to the downright affordable. A trip to the Kruger National Park is well worth while – although it is by no means the only game park worth visiting. This icon tells you that you're within game park visiting distance.
- Hiking Drakensberg
With Southern Africa’s abundant natural magnificence, hikers will be in their element. Trails range from short to long, easy to almost impossible, and beautiful to breath-takingly-mind-boggling. This icon points to great hiking areas.
- Nature in South Africa
There is lots of it. And most of it is protected so there are huge tracts of unspoilt loveliness that will have any nature lover coming back for more. This icon indicates naturally beautiful areas away from any major civilisation.
- Baz Bus Backpacker Bus
The Baz Bus backpacker bus is a hop-on’ hop-off backpackers bus that has a variety of routes around South Africa. It’s an easy way to get from A to B and a fun way to meet other travellers.
- Horseriding
A lot of cowboy-type mentalities live in this country – so there is no shortage of ponies to ride. Trails vary in length from an hour to seven days. The choice is yours. This icon lets you know that horseriding is available nearby.
Swellendam Backpackers Lodge
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| Physical address........ 5 Lichtenstein Street Swellendam 6740 |
Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Langeberg Mountains, Swellendam Backpackers is set on a massive property with its own mountain stream.
Cosy wooden cabins and luxury en suite rooms lie in a lush bird-filled garden fringed by a gurgling mountain stream. Halfway between Cape Town and Knysna, this is an ideal location for adventure. Hike, bike or horse ride in indigenous forests and fuel your days with delicious home-cooked breakfast and dinner from their organic café.
Horse Trails
Two Feathers horse trails R200 per person per hour, mornings and afternoons.
Two Feathers horse trails R200 per person per hour, mornings and afternoons.
Getting there
From Main Road: Turn into Berg Street. After 3rd stop, left into Lichtenstein.
From Main Road: Turn into Berg Street. After 3rd stop, left into Lichtenstein.
Rates and extras
Dorms R90; Cabins R200; En suite R350+; Riverside camping R50. Baz Bus stop. Credit card facilities.
Dorms R90; Cabins R200; En suite R350+; Riverside camping R50. Baz Bus stop. Credit card facilities.
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The Baz Bus is a South African backpacker hop-on hop-off any time bus service. They have no time limit on their ticket, so you can travel whenever you like, and, what’s more, start from anywhere on the route.
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