Guest Information
Our Food Menu
Sunrize(8am-10am)
The simple fairy - 2 eggs, bacon, tomato served with 2 slices of toast and jam.
R45
Omelette(8am-10am)
The hungry fairy - 3 eggs, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, cheese, onions and peppers, served with juice, muffin, 2 slices of toast and jam.
R60
Fruity(8am-10am)
The healthy fairy - muesli, yoghurt and fruit, served with juice and a muffin.
R60
Toastie and chips
Cheese, tomato and onion, served with a side of chips.
R55
Plate of chips
A full plate of chips, served with a selection of condiments.
R25
Useful Contacts
Lorcan (GM)
060 419 4940
Police Station
044 877 0011
Fire Department
044 801 6300
George Hospital
044 874 5122
Whatsapp a Cab
079 992 2072
Ambulance
10177
Snakes
0835610519
Sea Rescue
044 801 9300
Dentist
044 877 0668
Doctor
044 889 0119
Clinic
044 814 1355
Pharmacy
044 877 0621
SA Tourism
083 123 6789
General Information
Check-in
Check-in is at 2pm and a R100 key deposit is required upon arrival.
Guest rules
- No loud music. Please be respectful to our other guests and neighbours.
- No fires anywhere on the property except for the designated fireplace.
- Please tidy up after yourself in the campgrounds and when using the bathrooms or kitchen.
Safety Information
We have 24 hour security, but as we are a backpackers, we ask that guests remain diligent with their possessions. Using the public charging station in the reception or dorms is at your own risk. Private rooms and dorms have safes, which we recommend using to store your valuables, or ask us at reception to store in the big safe.
Loadshedding
We usually have our generator running during load shedding, which keeps the bottom bar & reception lights and internet running. We also have rechargeable lamps for the top guest kitchen. Click here to view the load shedding schedule for wilderness.
Operating Times
- Office Hours: 8am to 8pm / Check Out: 10am
- Breakfast: 8am to 10am / Day Menu: 10am to 4pm
- Dinners: Around 7pm (signup by 5pm)
Kayak Rentals
We have ample kayaks available for hire from our reception.
Restuarants
Beaches
Linkiesklip
Wilderness
Victoria Bay
Kleinkrantz
Swartvlei
Hikes
Brown-Hooded Kingfisher Trail
Features river valley, rocks and cliffs, waterfalls and view sites.
The Big Tree Trail
Features a 800+ year old Yellowwood tree and an awesome half hour circular route
Giant Kingfisher Trail
A moderate trail which takes you to the Touw River Waterfall. The first half is tricky, but the second half has a new easy boardwalk. You can also reach the second half by crossing over from the Half Collared Kingfisher trail or by canoeing from the backpackers.
Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail
A delightful stroll on the western bank of the Touw river. For a more taxing return journey, with rewarding views, try the Bosduif Loop. Total distance is 3.8km.
Pied Kingfisher Trail
A unique opportunity to see water birds up close as the boardwalk takes one over the water and right into the territory of the birds.
Groeneweide Forest Trail
There are three different ways to go: the biggest one is 15kn (5 and a half hours), the middle is 11km (4 hours) and the shortest is 7km (2 and a half hours). Features tall forest, streams and swimming spots.
Cape Dune Mole-rat Trail
Features lake, fynbos, dunes, birds, birds and animal life. Total distance is 6km.