Make the most of your Hogsback holiday 3days/2nights
Stay for 2-nights, which gives you 3 days in Hogsback!
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• b&b, hotel
• self-catering
• backpackers
• dorms
• camping
• hotel • bnb • self-catering cottage • dorm • hikers huts • camping • tee-pee • backpackers • eco-backpackers • caravan park • picnic area • outdoor braai area • indoor braai area • swings • fire wood • pool table • dart board • entertainment facility • events facilities for • wine tasting • retreats • conference • markets • workshops • yoga
@jukani • laundry service
@swallowtail • caravan park
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• creativity circle
• soapmaking • beading
• pottery classes • workshops
• art workshop • sculpture
• exhibitions • markets
• artist • crafters • swapping • writers • saturday market • collaborating • pottery lesson • artist studio visit • art galleries • art and cards for sale • special events/exhibitions • sign writing • framing • wood craft • arts and crafts facilities/venus/get-togethers • scented candles • candle making course
@hogsback adventures • art • jewellery • crafts • beauty products +
@crystal corner & mirrors • shop • mirrors photo gallery • free slideshow • online shop +
@woltree • books • toys • board games • hobbies • sewing • knitting • crafts • supplies • masks +
@starwaysarts • pottery lessons/workshops • forest gallery/shop • online buying and courier • flame and electrictric fired pottery • artworks • ceramic jewellery • herbal oils +
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• book swapping • libraries +
• popup movies +
• games - board • cards • bingo +
• writers • poets +
• book clubs • library/books • library lounges • movies• fireplace • lounge/venue • books • board games • card games • bingo • other games • writing, reading retreats • toys • finger puppets • colouring books • puzzles • library • reading room • education centre • virtual tours
@woltree • books • games • gifts • crafts • slogan printing • beauty products +
@thehoggestshop • gift • toys • finger puppets • hand puppets • beauty products +
@touraco - movies, games, team-building, refreshments/catering - booking essential
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• wildlife • frogs • cape parrot • plant-a-tree! +
• eco-touring • bee-keeping • permaculture +
• recycling • eco-friendly • off the grid • solar +
• community involvement • social impact • culture +
• skills exchange • culture +
• recycling • renewable energy • local produce • farm animal interactions • indigenous tree nursery • plant an indigenous tree • habitat restoration • reforestation • growing diversity • planting trees • education • removing invasive species • lift club • community police forum • chamber of business
@a hog’s life • animal rescue • animal shelter
@elundini/terrakaya - african experience! • xhosa village tour • semi off-the-grid • sangoma visit • live like a local and get involved
@essential amathole • nursery • essential oils • soap making • workshops • candles • lotions • cosmetics • bath products • agricultural/production activities tour/handson
@hobbiton (voluntary and fun) • stretch mind and body • team-building • leadership skills • life skills • hikes • abseil for beginners • ballistics (pellet gun, blow pipes, catapult) • camping • canoeing • climbing wall • compass course • evening activities in recreation hall • games • group dynamics • hiking • sky frame • jacob’s ladder • king swing • log challenge • night hikes • orienteering • paintball • pony trails • rafting building • ropes courses • trapeze • zipline (fufi-slide) • library audio-visual • activities • group dynamics courses • events facility - conferences/seminars.
@jukani community-based development organsation - a centre for growing jobs • engaging local expertise • internships • computer skills • building skills - bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, electricals, plastering, painting, needlework beadwork • kiln firing • courses• first aid, home nursing, nutrition, literacy. • charity shop • second hand clothing • books • household items. • soup kitchen
@thrive centre • permaculture • seeds • plant growing products
@parrot project • conservation • guided birding tour
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• tastings - wine, beer, gin, brandy+
• pairings - food/cheese/chocolate+
• classes - cooking, baking • kombucha+
• bring-n-braai • spit braai • potjie • competitions
• celebrations • tea-party • high-tea+
• take-away • food deliveries • picnics+
• bar • restaurant • restaurant • the village pub • wine tasting • beer tasting • wine/beer pairing • gin tasting/pairing • xhosa meals with twist! xhosa bread making • sourdough bread making • cooking classes • braai areas • take-aways • deliveries • sundowners • sunsets! deli • pizza • burgers • eisbein • ribs • steaks • seafood • bespoke meals • sourdough bread • locally grown produce • fresh • preserved • pickled • dried • frozen produce on small scale • potjie competition.
@whole hog • take away food • coffee • deliveries • catering for functions • sheep in a barrel • sushi sessions • curry and rice • roti with sambals • pancakes
@woltree homemade • spices • sauces • cool drinks • cold/frozen food • smoked trout • boerewors rolls • sosati
@savemor • groceries • atm • post office - no mask, no entry and hand-sanitation at the door
@garage • petrol • diesel • gas • shop with basic groceries
@elundini + @terrakaya • xhosa experiences
@dogwoodlodge • boerewors
@touraco • cooking classes • touraco activities • teambuilding • concerts • frozen meals • picnic basket for hike
@thewizardssleeve • pub • restaurant • healthy smoothies • craft beer • pizza • live bands • meet the locals
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• walking • running • swimming +
• mountain biking • huskies +
• gym • yoga • karate +
• tennis • badminton +
• volleyball • bowling +
• tennis court • bowling • bowling club • gym • jogging/running trails • yoga • physiotherapy • acupuncture • movement classes • sports massage
@dogwoodlodge • participate in husky training or spectate
@parkrun • walk • jog • run • volunteer • spectate
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• hiking • walking • mountain biking +
• photography expeditions • san rock art +
• tour guide • birding • fishing +
• horse riding • 4x4 • abseil • paragliding +
• gardening • visit open gardens +
• activities • trails • attractions • sites • view-points • live music
• walking • sightseeing • mountain biking • running • horse riding • open 4x4 • quad bikes
• abseil • rock climbing • climbing wall • paragliding • hobbiton challenges
• fishing/fly-fishing, paddling • canoeing • paddling • standup-paddling (sup) • kayaking
• gardens • open garden tours • sculpture garden/eco shrine • labyrinths
• nurseries • garden centre • gardens
• market • medicinal/food plants • seedlings • dried herbs
• plant a tree • eco-living • holistic farming • permaculture • eco-workshops
• braai/barbecue • swimming • playpark for children
• photography • birding • guided birding walk • wild flowers • san paintings
• outdoor yoga • outdoor meditation • picnic
• st patricks • labyrinth • eco-shrine • cliff-edge bath
• forests • waterfalls • rivers • dams • paragliding spots • swimming pools
• arboretum • camping • braai • fire wood
trail: 39 steps waterfall
trail: arboretum • forest bathing trail • meditative walks ←- trail route board
trail: big tree
trail: bridal veil falls
trail: cliff-edge bath @thefairies
trail: cliff path @theedge
trail: contour path
trail: kettlespout waterfall -- access via hobbiton only
trail: madonna & child waterfall • mountain bike • abseil • hike
trail: robertson dam • fishing • hiking/mountain bike/horse trail • braai
trail: swallow tail falls
trail: tor doone • hiking • view points
trail: trout dam • fly-fishing • flora • san rock art • farm activities
trail: waterfall cathedral • wedding destination
@siya-torisha • registered tour guides • hikes
@snow report • snow • forecasting
@robertsondam • mountain bike trail • bicycle rental service • guided mountain bike tours.
@crystal corner • stone circle • circles of light labyrinth • wishing tree • small fairy garden
@hogsback adventures • mountain bike/hike/horse trails • abseiling • archery • combo deals - bike-abseil-hike combo activity. • mountain bike rental • gifts • art • jewellery • beauty products • gear shop
@touraco hike options • guided mountain hikes • hog 1 • hog 3 • gaika’s kop - hiking supplies • water • picnic hamper
trail options: @away with the fairies, @terra kaya, @touraco, @siya-tourisa, @camohogs
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• storytelling • readings • comedy • shows+
• live shows • music • dj +
• music making circle • choir • instruments +
• music lessons • singing lessons • other +
• lounge/fire-side gatherings • photo slideshows +
• music • storytelling • campfire stories • poetry readings • dj • live band • marimba • xhosa lessons • xhosa culture/entertainment/dancing
@therose theatre • movie club • full moon dance sessions dj flooting grooves • movie club + braai
• story telling • poetry reading • events • pizza • coffee • cherry • pottery lessons
live band venues @happyhogs, @thewizardssleeve, @therosetheater, @theedge, @saturdaymarket +
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• massage +
• spa • treatments • therapies +
• grooming • haircuts • manicures • pedicures +
• nutrition • herbs • fragrances • essential oils +
• meditation +
• health spa facilities • treatments • natural beauty products • swimming pool • grooming • haircut • massages • holistic, tailored treatments • meditation • sound-scape meditations • yoga • group retreats • combo retreats • physiotherapy • acupuncture • movement classes • intuitive corrective body-work • sports massage • full body • back and shoulders vibration and sound therapy • reiki physio • manual lymph drainage • reflexology • craniosacral therapy • bowen therapy • acupuncture • postoperative rehabilitation retreats • soul restoring getaways • cacao ceremony workshop • self exploration • forest bathing/meditative hike • picnic
wellness @simplesense, @samadhi, @hogsbackinn, @theedge +
Arts and crafts expedition @touraco [f]
Conservation/Community @hobbiton [m]
Wellbeing, Personal Development @serendipity [m]
“Mix it up” - for group with mixed interests @fairies [f]
Cold-misty-rainy-snowy-windy @laragh-on-Hogsback [m]
Day 1 - Mon o/n @laragh-on-Hogsback
Day 2 - Tue o/n @laragh-on-Hogsback
Team-building excursion @historicHogsbackInn [m]
Day 1 - Mon o/n @historicHogsbackInn
Day 2 - Tue o/n @historicHogsbackInn
Katberg/Hogsback golfing/combo holiday @katbergEcoGolfEstate [f]
Day 1 - Fri o/n @katbergEcoGolfEstate
Day 2 - Sat o/n @katbergEcoGolfEstate
Doing simply nothing @hogwartsForest [m]
Day 1 - Mon o/n @hogwartsForest
Day 2 - Tue o/n @hogwartsForest
Camp-fish-n-ride/hike @grasslandsDam [m]
Wild Forest & Mountain Adventure @terra-Khaya [m]
Indigenous Mountain Adventure (hike/horse)
Bespoke horse riding excursion [m]
Trek into Hogsback on horseback @elundini [f]
Trek into Xhosa Village on horseback @terra-Khaya [m]
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• university art collection • pottery lesson • soap making • eco-shrine • stwarwaysarts pottery gallery •
Open gardens. Amazing nature photo opportunities and to take interesting photos during activities, such as walking the unhedged labyrinth at sunset, or photos at the amazingly unusual Rose Theater at StarwaysArts Centre or at the Eco-Shrine Centre for Art and Ecology.
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Ideas for eco-travellers, nature conservation, social impact. Local conservation and community projects and subjects include: Research and conservation of Samango monkeys and baboons. Wild bird trust - CapeParots, Yellow-wood trees / Tree planting / Reforestation / Invasive species management. Trees for bees. Recycle projects - Lizzy’s recycle project. Highlights
• plant a tree • work with locals • learn and network with local projects • community building • support local community offerings • natural building • permaculture • leadership • team building • personal development
• leadership • team building @hobbiton+@touraco • natural building training - @terra-Khaya @elundini
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• meditation • introduction • forest bathing • QnA BBQ
Serendipity is a most serene setting where you can indulge in the quiet humming of the forest. Whatever the reason for needing to become more present, to recharge, to be pampered and feel at one with the silence and tranquility of nature.
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• chill • learn • read • cook • create • hike • bike • swim
Is it time to get ‘away with the fairies’? Away with the Fairies is a magical place in a magical forest. Private chalets, rooms and backpacker dorms. Decor includes beautiful “Lord of the Rings” and fairy artwork and themes. Variety is the spice of life - your group can split up into different activities based on interest.
( hiking through the forests, with highlights being the Big Tree, the Madonna and Child Falls, 39 Steps Falls and the Arboretum.) at Away with the Fairies, followed by a delicious pizza from their bar.
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• short hike • wood fire • views • indoor leisure
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• summer • dinner on patio • star gazing
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Sometimes when Hogsback is fully booked during festivals or over the festive season, so there is the option to combine Hogsback and Katberg, both being beautiful natural mountain retreats. Katberg is a 01:20 hours drive from Hogsback, where you can overnight at a self-catering villa or the hotel and enjoy golf and offers facilities for the entire family.
• golf • pro-shop • tennis courts • swimming pool • horse riding • fishing • spa • hiking • restaurant and bar • self-catering cottages • hotel
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• hiking • horse riding • fishing • 4x4 forest cruise
Immerse yourself into a world of forests and fantasy!
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• chill • feet up • relax • sleep • lounge • read • dream • snooze • stargazing • respite • some lazy fun things
By retreating into a scenic forest, you can enjoy where you are and whatever you do without making extra effort. No need to kick out of your serene bed before sunrise or stay up until dawn. The beautiful forests will wait for you to rest out. It takes no extra effort to savour the fresh air, and silence, to be feet up and cozy, or enjoying a comfy stroll. You can spend an entire week in Hogsback doing simply nothing, and it will not be long enough!
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• fishing • hiking • scenic drives • horse riding
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Every ride is personalised to indulge you and to suit your riding experience. You can swim, picnic and dine with horses. Enjoy a ride during the day, at sunrise, sunset or under the full moon. We have full public liability insurance and offer helmets for riders. Suitable for both the experienced and first time rider.
• horse riding • combo experiences • picnic • swimming • dining
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• hike • horse-ride • cycle • cultural experience
Indulge yourself with a Xhosa cultural village tour, enjoy bread making and drinking in a shibeen (local home pub). Make sure Lieve cooks you a Xhosa pizza for dinner
scalp massage
Birding
Fishing trout
Mountain biking
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• Elundini •
- hike to Terra-Khaya… / horse ride?
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• Xhosa living • beer tasting
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Eastern Cape is home to the Xhosa people. Elundini gives you the opportunity to experience the Xhosa way of life and culture, traditions. The people from Elundini village have enjoyable activities lined up to enjoy during your stay and they help you learn a bit about Xhosa culture and life in their community. If you prefer it, you spend a whole day in the community. A true Xhosa African experience guaranteed. Activities that can be arranged in advance by locals through their 100% self owned businesses.
• horse riding • village tour • hikes/biking • bread making • Xhosa lessons • traditional dancing/stick fighting • volunteer • traditional cooking and dining • bead-making/beading
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