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Fairy Knowe Backpackers & Adventure Centre

Backpacker Wilderness · Western Cape
Fairy Knowe Backpackers & Adventure Centre
Fairy Knowe Backpackers & Adventure Centre
Fairy Knowe Backpackers & Adventure Centre
Fairy Knowe Backpackers & Adventure Centre
Fairy Knowe Backpackers & Adventure Centre

About

Backpackers and adventure centre on South Africa's Garden Route, bordering Wilderness National Park, offering private rooms, dorms, and camping accommodation.

Accommodation

Private en-suite rooms, dorms (max 8 beds), twin rooms with forest views, double en-suite rooms (thatch with wooden deck), family en-suite rondawels, family rooms (Ikhaya, Loerie, Little Seaview, Kingfisher—shared bathrooms), and camping. Linen provided in most rooms.

Facilities

Licensed bar, braai, fire pit, guest kitchens, laundry, parking, WiFi, kayak hire, 24-hour security, jungle gym, bird hide. Meals: breakfast 8am-10am, day menu 10am-4pm, dinners by signup. Wilderness guide service offers kayaking, hiking, horse-riding, paragliding, and bird-watching.

Location & Surroundings

Border of Wilderness National Park with indigenous forest and mountains. Access to Touw River Estuary. Town centre 20 minutes walk/3 minutes drive, 6 km from beach. Nearby beaches: Leentjiesklip, Wilderness, Victoria Bay, Kleinkrantz. Hiking trails within minutes: Half-collared Kingfisher, Brown-hooded Kingfisher, The Big Tree.

House Rules

Check-in: 13:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Dormitory

Dormitory accommodation with a maximum of 8 beds per room. Linen is provided; guests must supply their own towels. Safes available.

Twin Room

This room has two bunk beds, tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi access and shared bathroom with other guests its a communal bathroom. There is also a safe in the room.

Single x 2

Double En-Suite

Located separately from the main lodge. Features thatch construction with a wooden deck overlooking forest views. Linen and towels are provided. Safes available.

Double x 1

Family En-Suite Rondavel

Sunny rondavel with forest views, furnished with a double bed and a double bunk bed. En-suite bathroom. Linen and towels are provided.

Double x 1 Bunk x 2

Family Room

This room has a 1 Double bed, 2 single beds. Shared bathroom (shared with the other family rooms) communal bathroom, kitchen. Linen provided. The unit also has a full kitchen.

Double x 1 Bunk x 1

Camping

Campsite. All equipment and bedding must be self provided.

Double (En-Suite)

The best of both worlds with views of the Touw River and Milkwood forest, en-suite bathroom and double bed. The room is serviced daily. And there is also tea and coffee making facilities

Double x 1

Family Room (En-suite)

Loose standing rondawel with 1 double bed and two single beds. Linen is provided. The unit also has an en-suite bathroom with a shower only. The unit has tea and coffee making facilities.

Double x 1 Bunk x 1

Triplet

Cozy room with a bunk bed and sleeper couch.

Sofa x 1 Bunk x 1

5 Sleeper

1 Double bed, and 3 single beds. Sharing a bathroom and kitchen with other guests as its communal. Linen provided. There is also tea and coffee making facilities.

Double x 1 Single x 3

Mountain Leopard Dorm Bed

This is a bed in a 6-bed dorm room with linen provided. The bathroom is shared it's a communal bathroom shared with other guests.

Single x 1

District 8 Dorm Bed

Bed in an 8 sleeper dorm room with linen provided. The bathroom is shared with other guests as its a communal bathroom.

Single x 1

Umzi Dorm Bed

Bed in a 6 sleeper dorm room with linen provided. The bathroom is shared with other guests as its communal.

Single x 1

Safari Tent Double

Safari Tent with double bed and secluded garden.

Double x 1

Location

Address

Wilderness, South Africa

Wilderness Guide →

Features

Located On The Border Of Wilderness National Park Access To Touw River Estuary Indigenous Forest Surroundings With Yellowwood And Milkwood Trees Ancient Yellowwood Tree On Property Thatch Rondavel Accommodation 6km From The Beach Ocean Access On One Side With Indigenous Forest And Mountains On The Other Wilderness Town Centre 20 Minutes On Foot Or 3 Minutes By Car Suitable For Film Crews And Wedding Events

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Horse Riding Cycling Kayaking Abseiling Stand-up Paddle Boarding Canyoning Tandem Paragliding Treetop Adventure Course

Amenities

Parking Wi-Fi Braai Facilities Generator Laundry Service Billiard Table Jungle Gym Fire Pit Licensed Bar Guest Kitchen Charging Stations Bird Hide 24-hour Security Lawn Areas Kayak Hire Safe At Reception