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Amapondo Backpackers
Port St Johns, South Africa | Youth HostelsStarting at $14 per person
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Amapondo Backpacker Lodge is situated in the lush, dense forest of the Transkei overlooking the wild and beautiful sandy Second Beach in Port St Johns.
Run by a team of family and friends, become part of the family and experience how to become a victim of “Pondo Fever†.
Whether you want to enjoy the beauty, landscape and culture of the Wild Coast, enjoy our fantastic themed parties or chill in a hammock…. the choice is yours!
Whilst you are sipping a freshly squeezed juice, cold beer or freshly brewed coffee in our bar/restaurant, watch the whales breaching in the distance.
We have fantastic activities on offer:
Take a guided hike to the Bululo waterfall, rugged beach, Silaka nature reserve or the spectacular Blow Hole.
Cultural Tours; visit the local crèche, sewing project in the local village and sample traditional Xhosa food, cooked by a village mama.
Visit the medicinal Isinuka Mud Caves and Sulphur Springs where the traditional Pondo people cover themselves in the mud and bathe in the sulphur pools.
Want a African Sunset Screensaver? Take a drive to the local airstrip where the ravens play over the cliff face. Sipping your cool beer you can be at the site of the film Blood Diamond.
Other Activites on offer:
Mountain Bike hire.
Canoe Hire.
Guided waterfall hikes & drives to rural waterfall sites.
Cultural tours
2-5 day hikes and 4WD tours to the rural villages and landscape of the Transkei.
Xhosa Language lessons
Drumming Lessons and performances.
Fishing.
Scuba Diving for the Sardine Run.
Whale & Dolphin watching (Boat Tour)
River Tour (Boat tour)
African Cooking Lessons.
Meditation
Yoga
Massage
Pilates
Themes dress up parties
Pool Competitions
Poker Competitions
Bar & Restaurant
Fresh Juice, fresh filter coffee, herbal teas, beer, wine, milkshakes, spirits
African, International and Asian Fusion.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Friendly
Rates
Subject to high season/Low Season Rates. The below rates are for the low season.
Dorm Room R100
Double Room R300
Family Room R350 (Twin Share R100 extra pp. Sleeps 4)
Self-contained Cottages
Shakti/Shiva R550 (Twin Share)
Turtle Cove R650 (Sleeps 4) (Price for a couple)
Crystal Cottage R650 (Sleeps 4) (Price for a couple)
If you are coming from the north, follow the N2 to Port Shepstone. Then take the R61 to Lusikisiki and Port St Johns. Once arriving in Port St Johns you will cross a bridge which at the end, you turn left. Then you will follow the river for about 4 kilometers into town.
If you are coming from the south, in Umtata you will follow the R61 towards Port St Johns for 80 kilometers.
Once you've reached the town centre you will arrive at a junction opposite Boxer Superstore. Here you turn left. Then you will go over two speed bumps, turn right at the next tar road onto Second Beach road. Follow this road for 5 kilometers, and you will arrive at Amapondo Backpackers.
If you are coming by the Baz Buz. You need to arrange a shuttle from Mthata to Amapondo. Please book with reception via email or phone.
For nature lovers, you can hike from Coffee Bay to Port St Johns. Luggage can be arranged to be shuttled.
Restaurant, Internet Access, Laundry, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included
Run by a team of family and friends, become part of the family and experience how to become a victim of “Pondo Fever†.
Whether you want to enjoy the beauty, landscape and culture of the Wild Coast, enjoy our fantastic themed parties or chill in a hammock…. the choice is yours!
Whilst you are sipping a freshly squeezed juice, cold beer or freshly brewed coffee in our bar/restaurant, watch the whales breaching in the distance.
We have fantastic activities on offer:
Take a guided hike to the Bululo waterfall, rugged beach, Silaka nature reserve or the spectacular Blow Hole.
Cultural Tours; visit the local crèche, sewing project in the local village and sample traditional Xhosa food, cooked by a village mama.
Visit the medicinal Isinuka Mud Caves and Sulphur Springs where the traditional Pondo people cover themselves in the mud and bathe in the sulphur pools.
Want a African Sunset Screensaver? Take a drive to the local airstrip where the ravens play over the cliff face. Sipping your cool beer you can be at the site of the film Blood Diamond.
Other Activites on offer:
Mountain Bike hire.
Canoe Hire.
Guided waterfall hikes & drives to rural waterfall sites.
Cultural tours
2-5 day hikes and 4WD tours to the rural villages and landscape of the Transkei.
Xhosa Language lessons
Drumming Lessons and performances.
Fishing.
Scuba Diving for the Sardine Run.
Whale & Dolphin watching (Boat Tour)
River Tour (Boat tour)
African Cooking Lessons.
Meditation
Yoga
Massage
Pilates
Themes dress up parties
Pool Competitions
Poker Competitions
Bar & Restaurant
Fresh Juice, fresh filter coffee, herbal teas, beer, wine, milkshakes, spirits
African, International and Asian Fusion.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Friendly
Rates
Subject to high season/Low Season Rates. The below rates are for the low season.
Dorm Room R100
Double Room R300
Family Room R350 (Twin Share R100 extra pp. Sleeps 4)
Self-contained Cottages
Shakti/Shiva R550 (Twin Share)
Turtle Cove R650 (Sleeps 4) (Price for a couple)
Crystal Cottage R650 (Sleeps 4) (Price for a couple)
Directions
If you are coming from the north, follow the N2 to Port Shepstone. Then take the R61 to Lusikisiki and Port St Johns. Once arriving in Port St Johns you will cross a bridge which at the end, you turn left. Then you will follow the river for about 4 kilometers into town.
If you are coming from the south, in Umtata you will follow the R61 towards Port St Johns for 80 kilometers.
Once you've reached the town centre you will arrive at a junction opposite Boxer Superstore. Here you turn left. Then you will go over two speed bumps, turn right at the next tar road onto Second Beach road. Follow this road for 5 kilometers, and you will arrive at Amapondo Backpackers.
If you are coming by the Baz Buz. You need to arrange a shuttle from Mthata to Amapondo. Please book with reception via email or phone.
For nature lovers, you can hike from Coffee Bay to Port St Johns. Luggage can be arranged to be shuttled.
Facilities
Restaurant, Internet Access, Laundry, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included
Map & Directions
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Amapondo Backpackers2nd Beach Road, Port St Johns, South Africa |
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