Best budget-friendly backpacking spots in SA
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Khotso Lodge & Horse Trails Khotso Horse Trails and Accommodation is nestled deep in the Southern Drakensberg. It is both a working horse and sheep farm and a perfect base to either explore, adventure or relax. Khotso is famous in the area for its spectacular horse trails. It also offers a cosy Backpackers Lodge, a new camp site
with a kitchen and ablution block in the orchard next to the mountain stream, as well as three newly refurbished self-catering rondavels overlooking a private gorge behind. With the full 1 000ha farm at your disposal, ride over the ridge tops on horseback, hike to one of the mineral water pools, swim or fish the Umzimkulu river or mountain bike the extensive single-track routes.
Orange River Rafting Lodge Orange River Rafting Lodge is located on the banks of the Orange River, a haven for numerous bird species. The resort is situated in lovely surroundings, 10km from the border to Namibia, on a small farm in Vioolsdrift. The lodge offers self-catering chalets, camp sites and river rafting at affordable rates in a peaceful atmosphere filled with beautiful river views, sunsets over the mountain ranges of the Richtersveld and silent, starry nights. Additional facilities include a pool table, fishing and a safe swimming area in the river.
Elephant Walk Guesthouse and Backpackers Elephant Walk is a popular B&B and backpackers, and it’s only a stone’s throw away from the entrance gate to the Kruger National Park in Phalaborwa. They have en-suite rooms with air-conditioning, bar fridges, TVs, microwaves and coffee and tea facilities. Other facilities include braai facilities and a pool. On request, the lodge can arrange safaris into the Kruger Park on open vehicles or a river safari for close-up photographs of elephants, buffaloes, crocs and hippos and abundant bird life.
