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Hogsback · Village OS

HogsbackAmathole Mountains, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Welcome to

Hogsback

A mountain village of forests, waterfalls and wide open spaces. Slow down, enjoy the quiet, or head out in search of adventure on a mountain trail, horseback, mountain bike or even abseiling beside a waterfall.

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A mountain village with room to breathe.

Welcome

A mountain village of forests, waterfalls and wide open spaces. Slow down, enjoy the quiet, or head out in search of adventure on a mountain trail, on horseback, on a mountain bike, or abseiling beside a waterfall.

What's on

24 Oct
Village green market
Saturday stalls for bread, plants, and whatever the forest produced this week.
07 Nov
Forest and craft fair
Makers from the village, on the lawn if the weather holds.
14 Nov
Full moon labyrinth walk
A quiet walk of the labyrinth after dark. Bring a torch and leave it off if you can.
21 Nov
Storytelling at the inn
Local stories, one microphone, no slides.
28 Nov
Open gardens
Five village gardens open for the afternoon. Tea at the last one.

Places of interest

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Place to See
39 Steps
A staircase of small falls in the forest. The path is steep and worth it.
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Hogsback Arboretum
A walk among planted and indigenous trees, with labels if you want them.
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St Patrick's on the Hill
A small church above the village. The door is often open.
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The Big Tree
An old yellowwood a short drive from the village. The boardwalk keeps feet off the roots.
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The Edge Lookout
The viewpoint at the end of the escarpment road. Go late, bring a jacket.
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Visitor Information Centre
Main tourism hub and interactive screen location

Activities & things to do

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Cape Parrot Morning
An early walk to listen for Cape parrots in the yellowwoods.
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Forest Horse Trails
Short and half-day rides on forest tracks. Beginners are fine.
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Madonna and Child Falls
A guided walk down to the falls through indigenous forest. About two hours.
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Night Forest Walk
A slow walk after dark with a guide, listening more than looking.
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The Labyrinth
A stone labyrinth in a clearing. Walk it slowly. Dawn and dusk are the quiet hours.

Popular places to stay

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3 Peaks
3 Peaks offers two fully equipped, off-grid mountain cabins surrounded by open skies, forest and views of the Hogsback landscape. The cabins provide a comfortable self-catering base for quiet escapes as well as active weekends in the mountains.
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Above the Clouds
Above the Clouds is a peaceful, private cottage in a convenient central part of Hogsback. Walking trails, village shops, cafés and restaurants are within easy reach, while the setting remains quiet and tucked away from the bustle.
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Accommodation @ Garbini
Accommodation @ Garbini is a family-oriented self-catering home in Hogsback with space for up to five guests. Its open-plan kitchen and lounge are arranged around a central fireplace, providing a comfortable shared living area in cooler weather.
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Athanor
Athanor offers two self-catering cottages on a secluded property at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Loerie accommodates up to four guests and Piet-my-Vrou up to six, each looking across the Tyume Valley and the changing mountain landscape.
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Away with the Fairies backpackers
This backpackers hosts a variety of rustic accommodation & camping facilities.
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Back O’The Moon
Back O’The Moon is a historic thatched cottage set in an established four-acre Hogsback garden of oaks, firs, rhododendrons, azaleas and other unusual plants. A stream and the garden’s distinctive “moon pool” add to its secluded, old-world atmosphere.

Popular places to eat

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Butterfly Bistro
Breakfasts and light lunches, with a deck facing the forest.
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Forest Fare
A kitchen that cooks what the garden and the bakery send over.
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Tea Thyme
Garden teas, soup, and cake under the trees in the middle of the village.
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The Red Hen
Suppers and a short wine list in a small dining room off the main road.
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The Stoep Kitchen
Pizza and stew from a stoep kitchen. Evenings only, weather permitting.

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Place to Stay

Bramber Cottage

Bramber Cottage is a private self-catering cottage in a park-like garden on Hogsback’s Bluff plateau, within easy reach of The Bluff, The Edge and nearby forest walks. Its quiet setting and two-bedroom layout suit couples, families or friends travelling together.

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Bredon Cottage

Bredon Cottage is a secluded self-catering retreat on the edge of Hogsback’s indigenous forest, with views across the Tyume Valley and surrounding mountains. Its garden includes a seasonal waterfall and natural pool, giving the property a strong connection to the landscape.

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Corrieghlas Cottages

Corrieghlas Cottages offers three separate thatched self-catering cottages in a park-like garden near the foot of Tor Doone. The cottages are spaced apart for privacy and look across the forests, valley and surrounding mountains.

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Daneswold

Daneswold is a secluded farm property near the upper end of Hogsback, with broad views across the village, mountains, forest and valley. Two dwellings—the Manor House and Country Cottage—are separated by established gardens, an orchard and vegetable-growing areas.

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Diamond Vault

Founded by Morné Bothma in 2021. This secluded forest hide away is not only home to the lovely Hogsback fairies, but home to the endangered Cape Parrots. They can be seen in the giant Eucalyptus Grandis trees after 16h00 in the afternoons and leave at Sunrise or before 07h00 daily. Seasonal activities include fresh mountain raspberry picking and delicious boletus edulis mushroom hunting which are abundant on the 15 Acre/double lot Property. As Diamond Vault is at exactly 1300m above sea level it is one of the first to receive annual snowfall. For the more adventurous at heart who are looking to experience Hogsback off grid, rustic lifestyle. We are pet and 420 friendly.

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Elundini

Elundini is a community-based backpackers in a rural Xhosa village approximately 30 minutes outside Hogsback. It offers visitors an opportunity to experience village life, local hospitality and a more self-sufficient approach to living in partnership with the surrounding community.