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South Africa Backpacker Hostels - Backpacker Hostels Southern Africa - Drakensberg
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3000m high peaks soar above grassy valleys and crystal clear streams. These beautiful mountains also known as “the mountains of the dragon” are in an area of dramatic beauty. Whether you go North, South or Central of the berg you will find the best accommodation that the dragon mountains have to offer. Please write to us about your backpacking and backpacker hostel experiences in the Drakensberg.
For more information on Drakensberg, please scroll down to our travel guide section on your right.
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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
A 4 star lodge at backpacker rates, closest to base of the Amphitheatre. This incredibly dramatic section of the Drakensberg has the largest indigenous forest in the Berg and the largest collection of rock art in the world.
The panoramic view of the high Berg spans around 300 hectares of beautiful trails, rivers and dams. Staying at Amphitheatre Backpackers is a journey in itself – it’s adorned with the best of both modern and traditional African design.
There are artistic stained glass, carvings, metal and wood sculptures, dorms from converted silos and brand new luxury rooms. Indulge yourselves in the rock pool, sauna, bouldering cave and jacuzzi.
The funky bar plays an eclectic range of music, serves wicked cocktails and has live maskanda music (Zulu folk music) on Saturday nights.
Our facilities:
Satellite TV
Skype
Restaurant
Our rooms:
Camping
Dorms
Twins
Doubles
Family rooms
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Karma Backpackers
Karma is the nearest backpackers to Sentinel Peak and the Amphitheatre hike. Explore Witsieshoek, Royal Natal Park and Golden Gate, all less than an hour away. Climb the famed Chain Ladders, stand above the Tugela Falls, explore Bushman paintings and travel to nearby Lesotho.
We offer fresh vegetables in season and homemade jams and yoghurt. Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short
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Masakala Traditional Guesthouse
Where is Masakala...?
Masakala is a friendly rural village close to Matatiele on the border of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. It offers a stunning view of the Southern Drakensberg and a chance to discover the warm-heartedness of the Sotho and Xhosa people.
Accommodation
Masakala Traditional Guesthouse has two rondavels built following the local architectural style - a circular or square hut with a peaked thatched roof. We have single, double or dormitory accommodation. Traditional yet comfortable, the accommodation has four beautifully decorated rooms, hot showers and a bath. Masakala has been awarded an AA Quality Assurance grading.
Meals
Enjoy a meal prepared by the local catering group - home grown vegetables, fresh produce and African recipes are on the menu, alongside conventional fare. We also cater for vegetarians on request.
Activities at Masakala
Guided walking tours to rock art treasures
Bird watching
Horse riding on a Basotho pony (suitable for beginners or advanced riders)
Visit a local project and meet the crafters
Village tour that includes meeting local sangomas and traditional entertainment
Or you can simply rest and enjoying the place in peace
Community Tourism in action
Mehloding Community Tourism Trust represents more than 25 villages in the area. The Trust owns Masakala Traditional Guesthouse and a nearby adventure trail. Employees of Masakala Guesthouse live within 5km of the establishment. Staff training includes first aid, housekeeping and tour guiding. Masakala purchases goods and services within an 8 km radius and has an organic vegetable garden. Soil and water conservation is practiced on site and recycling is done wherever possible. Tour guides teach herders to identify and preserve rock art. Masakala aims to educate locals regarding the preservation and sustainable harvesting of indigenous medicinal plants. Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short
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Sani Lodge Backpackers
Established in 1992 on a farm bordering the Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, Sani Lodge is a unique and tranquil retreat surrounded by awesome mountains.
Trails into the wilderness start from the doorstep. This "home away from home" is the kinda place to kick off your shoes, enjoy superb views of the Lesotho mountains from the sundowner verandah by day and stargaze by night. Our cosy lounge with open fire- place, sunny reading nook, tasty home-cooked meals, famous chocolate cake, Josie the cow's fresh farm milk and aromatherapy massage ensure you feel holistically energised and refreshed from your stay. With our sister company Drankensberg adventure Tours (backpacker-tours/drakensberg-adventures.html), you will always have something to do.
Our Lodge Speciality
Sample organic Sani milk
free range eggs
Russell Simon’s homemade yoghurt
cream
ice-cream
chutney jams (the fruit is grown here)
Adventure Sport
Climb Hodgsons Peaks (3256m)
Climb Thabana Ntlenyana (3482m)
Cycle up Sani Pass
Leap off waterfalls into deep pools
River raft trout fish
Internet café
Laundry service
All rooms serviced daily
No TV.
Click (backpacker-tours/drakensberg-adventures.html)here (backpacker-tours/drakensberg-adventures.html) for more adventure options
How to get to us:
Shuttle from Durban
Baz Bus link
Shuttle taxis from Pietermaritzburg
Kokstad link
Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short
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Inkosana Lodge
The lodge. The lodge is set in lovely indigenous gardens with a great vibe and views of the mountains. We have a pool, herb garden and yellow wood walk. We serve excellent meals with fresh farm bread.
The valley. This is the home of the Drakensberg Boy’s Choir. There are also arts and crafts, a bakery, a birds of prey centre, horse riding, river rafting in summer, mountain biking, golf and Bushman paintings.
The mountains. The highest peaks in the Drakensberg are here. Day walks to Nandi's Falls, Blind Man's Corner, Makhulamani Forest, Sterkhorn Peak(2950m) and Champagne Castle(3300m). Hike overnight to the highest points in South Africa - Mafadi Peak(3500m) and Injisuthi (3400m).
We can give you expert advice and maps (guides are available).
Further afield by car. Visit the Battlefields, Injisuthi, Giant's Castle, Cathedral Peak and the Royal Natal National Park.
What we offer
Expert advice
Laundry service
Tea and coffee
Home bakes for sale
Inkosana is a member of Zungeza Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short
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