AREA: ADDO

STREET ADDRESS: R335 Main Road, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

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PHONE: +27 42 233 0023

WHATSAPP: +27 74 179 6715

EMAIL: info@addobackpackers.com

WEBSITE: addobackpackers.com

SOCIAL: Facebook

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: 4-bed dormitory, double and twin rooms (shared bathrooms), en-suite double rooms, family rooms, camping.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R180-R280 (approximately €9-€14); private rooms from ~R550-R950 (approximately €27-€48). Camping from ~R100 per person (approximately €5).

AREA: MAKHANDA - on the airfield, outskirts of town

STREET ADDRESS: R350 Cradock Road (near Makhanda Airfield), Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape, 6140

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PHONE: +27 84 278 3193

WHATSAPP: +27 84 278 3193

EMAIL: blueskiesbackpackers@gmail.com

WEBSITE: N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Large dorm (up to 16 people), private cabin doubles (6-bed and 4-bed private cabin options). Camping available.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm from ~R150-R200 per person (approximately €7.50-€10); private couple rooms from ~R400 per night (approximately €20). Camping from ~R50 per person.

AREA: MAKHANDA -- Three Chimneys Farm (also known as The Tunnels), edge of town

STREET ADDRESS: Three Chimneys Farm Worcester Street Extension, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139

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PHONE: +27 81 531 5448

WHATSAPP: +27 81 531 5448

EMAIL: jaybdd@gmail.com

SOCIAL: Facebook

WEBSITE: N/A

SOCIAL: N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitory-style rooms (flexible bed format), private room options. Camping from R50 per person.

PRICE RANGE: Very Budget. From ~R150 per person per night in season (approximately €7.50); camping from ~R50 (approximately €2.50).

AREA: HOGSBACK -- village centre, cliff edge, Auckland Nature Reserve border

STREET ADDRESS: 24 Hydrangea Lane Hogsback 5721 Eastern Cape

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PHONE: +27 45 962 1031

WHATSAPP: +27 72 668 0602

EMAIL: hogsback1@gmail.com

WEBSITE: www.awaywiththefairies.co.za - insecure connection

SOCIAL: Facebook

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories (3 dorms), en-suite private rooms, self-catering cottages and apartments (several configurations), camping.

PRICE RANGE: Budget to Mid-Range. Dorm beds from ~R200-R280 (approximately €10-€14); private en-suite rooms from ~R650-R900 per night (approximately €32-€45); self-catering cottages from ~R1,000-R1,600 (approximately €50-€80).

AREA: HOGSBACK - Chillington Farm, hilltop above the village

STREET ADDRESS: Chillington Farm, Hogsback, 5721, Eastern Cape

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PHONE: +27 82 897 7503

WHATSAPP: +27 82 897 7503

EMAIL: info@terrakhaya.co.za

WEBSITE: terrakhaya.co.za

SOCIAL: Facebook

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: African-style rondavel dorm (sleeps 10), private double cottages (built from recycled materials with names like Khayalitsha, Khayamnandi, Khayalethu, Khayalam), camping. 100% off-grid. No electrical plug points in rooms; solar-generated points available in the communal area for phones and laptops.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200 per person (approximately €10); private cottages from ~R565-R795 per night (approximately €28-€40); camping from ~R115-R150 per person (approximately €6-€7.50). Communal breakfast included in all room rates.

AREA: ELUNDINI VILLAGE -- 30 minutes from Hogsback, off the R345 towards Katrivier Dam

STREET ADDRESS: Elundini Village, Lushington, Hogsback Area, 5721, Eastern Cape.

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PHONE: +27 78 357 3285

WHATSAPP: +27 78 357 3285

EMAIL: info@elundinibackpackers.com

WEBSITE: elundinibackpackers.com

SOCIAL: Facebook

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Traditional rondavel dormitories, simple private rooms. Solar and paraffin lighting. Composting toilets. Rainwater for drinking. Communal meals available.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from approximately R150-R250 per person (approximately €7.50-€12.50). Includes porridge breakfast. Cash only on arrival; no card facilities in the village.

AREA: Great Karoo

STREET ADDRESS: Martins Street, Nieu-Bethesda, 6286
(note: Karoo Lamb restaurant is the reception for this property)

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PHONE: +27 49 841 1642 | +27 72 742 7113

WHATSAPP: +27 72 742 7113

EMAIL: backpackers@owlhouse.info

WEBSITE: owlhouse.info

SOCIAL: Facebook

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: En-suite private rooms; inside dormitory (6 bunks, shared bathroom); outside dormitory (4 bunks, shared bathroom); camping in the garden. Shared communal kitchen, braai facilities, lounge with wood-burner, permaculture garden. Meals available on request (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner with advance notice — Ian's lamb roast and veal are frequently named in reviews). Bedding and linen included for all rooms.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200–R250; camping from ~R120 per person; en-suite private rooms from ~R450. Meals on request at additional cost.