Holiday Stays

Elundini Backpackers

Backpacker Hogsback · Eastern Cape

About

Eco-friendly community backpackers in remote Elundini, Eastern Cape, approximately 30 minutes from Hogsback, offering authentic off-the-beaten-path accommodation focused on sustainable living and cultural connection with the local Xhosa community.

Accommodation

Traditional rondavels with cow dung walls and thatched roofs provide year-round comfort. Accommodation includes dormitory and private rondavels (double, triple, 4-sleeper) with solar/paraffin lighting. Hot water supplied via solar geysers. Central charging point available. Self-catering kitchen provided.

Facilities

Cozy communal spaces and great views. Self-catering kitchen available. Locally-prepared meals can be arranged (breakfast and dinner approximately R150/person; confirm by 4pm arrival day). Rainwater and borehole water supplied. Composting toilets. Central charging point in main house. No WiFi except emergencies.

Location & Surroundings

In the Lushington area near Elundini village, Eastern Cape, approximately 30 minutes from Hogsback, 13km from Seymour, and 55km from Alice/Fort Hare. The Amathole Mountains are nearby. Activities include village tours, Xhosa bread-making, language lessons, hiking, and cultural experiences.

House Rules

Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Camping

Camping per person. Rates increase in September.

From
R100

Dormitory Rondavel

Dormitory accommodation in a traditional rondavel. Price per person. No in-room electricity; solar and paraffin lighting provided. Central charging point available in the main building. Rates increase

From
R250

Double Rondavel

Smaller double rondavel. Traditional rondavel construction. No electricity in rondavels; solar or paraffin lights provided. Central charging point in the main building. Warm in winter, cool in summer.

From
R600

Multi-sleeper Rondavel

Rondavel configurable as double, triple or 4-sleeper. Traditional rondavel construction. No electricity in rondavels; solar or paraffin lights provided. Central charging point in the main building. Wa

Double Rondavel (Small)

Smaller double rondavel. Traditional rondavel with cow dung walls and thatched roof, designed for year-round comfort — warm in winter and cool in summer. No in-room electricity; solar and paraffin lig

From
R600

Double/Triple/4-Sleeper Rondavel

Flexible rondavel accommodating 2 to 4 guests. Priced at R600 for double occupancy, R850 for triple occupancy, and R1100 for 4-sleeper occupancy. Traditional rondavel with cow dung walls and thatched

From
R600

Location

Address

Lushington, Hogsback, Eastern Cape

Get Directions → Hogsback Guide →

Directions

Take City to City bus to Alice, then taxi to Elundini departing around lunch time or 5pm. Free pickup available from Alice if needed. Approximately 55km from Alice/Fort Hare area; 13km from Seymour on dirt road. Also accessible via Hogsback. The property encourages travel via local minibuses to expe

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Features

Off-grid Thatched Roofs Community-based Traditional Rondavels Cow Dung Walls Cane Ceilings Natural Stone Floors Eco-brick Production From Recycled Soft Plastics Future Vision Volunteer Program (est. 2014)

Activities

Guided Village Tours Volunteering 3-day Natural Building Workshop Xhosa Language Lessons Xhosa Bread-making (2-3 Hours With Local Guide) Xhosa Cultural Day Tour (tuesdays Only, 10am Start) Sunset Viewpoint Stroll Waterfall Hikes With Natural Swimming 4-6 Hour Climb To Hogsback With Local Guide Vuyani Monthly 2-day Hikes (first Weekend Of Each Month, Departing From Hogsback) Stargazing Night Walks Amathole Mountains Hiking

Amenities

Self-catering Kitchen Solar Geysers Rainwater Harvesting Composting Toilets Central Charging Point Community Garden Greywater Treatment

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