Holiday Stays

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge

Backpacker

About

Stone and thatch lodge in the Northern Drakensberg with views of The Amphitheatre and Tugela Falls. Diverse accommodation from camping to deluxe chalets. On-site restaurant and bar.

Accommodation

Diverse options: camping, safari tents, dorm rooms with en-suite bathrooms, economy and standard twin rooms, deluxe twin rooms with kitchenettes, group quad and pod-style rooms, and deluxe chalets with bunk beds. Some rooms feature stained glass and carvings; some converted grain silos.

Facilities

Funky bar and restaurant, jacuzzi, sauna, pool, TV lounge, self-catering kitchens with fridges and ovens, Coral Tree Cafe serving organic meals, on-site dam for swimming.

Location & Surroundings

Positioned midway between Johannesburg and Durban in the Northern Drakensberg. Views of The Amphitheatre and Tugela Falls. Access to world's largest rock art consolidation, largest indigenous forest in the area, Cathkin Peak, and hiking into Lesotho.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00

Rooms

Safari Tent

Sleeps 2

The tents have comfortable sprung mattresses with duvets, pillows, and blankets. There is enough room for people to stand upright in them. Interior lighting & electrical points are not included.
Electricity is only available in lounges and kitchens.

Twin x 1 Amenities
From
R660

Group Room - 6 Sleeper

Sleeps 6

Group Rooms with bunk beds and an en-suite. There is a separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Single x 1 Amenities
From
R2,460

Dorm Room - 6 Sleeper

Sleeps 6

Group Rooms with bunk beds and an en-suite. There is a separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Bunk x 3 Amenities
From
R590

Dorm Room - 8 Sleeper

Sleeps 8

Group Rooms with bunk beds and an en-suite. There is a separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Bunk x 8 Amenities
From
R590

Group Room - 8 Sleeper

Sleeps 8

Group Rooms with bunk beds and an en-suite. There is a separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Bunk x 6 Amenities
From
R3,280

Group Room - 5 Sleeper

Sleeps 5

1 Double bed and a single. 1 bunk bed. En -suite. A communal self -catering kitchen is available. lodge facilities are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Single x 3 Amenities
From
R920

Group Room - 4 Sleeper

Sleeps 4

A double bed with a bunk bed. En-suite. A separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Single x 2 Amenities
From
R920

Group Room - 3 Sleeper

Sleeps 3

A double bed with a single bed. En-suite. A separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Single x 1 Amenities
From
R920

Simple Double

Sleeps 2

A double bed. There is a separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Amenities
From
R820

Standard Double

Sleeps 2

A double bed. En-suite. A separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Amenities
From
R1,080

Economy Twin

Sleeps 2

A bunk bed. A separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Single x 2 Amenities
From
R630

Budget Double

Sleeps 2

A double bed. En-suite. A separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Amenities
From
R920

Standard Twin

Sleeps 2

Two single beds. En-suite. A separate communal self -catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Single x 2 Amenities
From
R920

Deluxe Double/ Twin or Group (with view)

Sleeps 4

A double bed with bunk bed. En-suite. Kitchenette. View of the Amphitheatre from verandah. Communal facilities - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Amenities

Deluxe Double/ Twin or Group

Sleeps 4

A double bed with bunk bed. En-suite. Kitchenette. View of an indigenous garden from the verandah. Communal facilities - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Single x 2 Amenities
From
R1,324

Economy Double/ Triple or Budget Twin

Sleeps 3

A double bed with a single bed. A separate communal self - catering kitchen available as well as the lodge facilities that are shared by everyone - jacuzzi, sauna, plunge rock pool etc. Bring your own padlocks to use the safety boxes

Double x 1 Single x 1 Amenities
From
R820

Camp Site

Sleeps 200

Campers must bring their own tents and bedding. All lodge facilities are accessible. Kitchens, jacuzzi, sauna etc. If you need us to provide you with a tent click the following link: https://www.amphibackpackers.com/safari-tent

Single x 2 Amenities
From
R270

Location

Address

Northern Drakensberg, South Africa

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Wildlife Viewing Rock Climbing Abseiling Jogging Trails Tugela Falls Day Hike () Lesotho Day Hike () Cathedral Peak Hiking Tour () Multi-Day Hiking Excursions Swimming In On-Site Dams Cycling Along Mpande River

Facilities

Swimming Pool Parking Restaurant Bar Sauna

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