Holiday Stays

Mdumbi Backpackers

Backpacker Coffee Bay · Eastern Cape

About

Mdumbi Backpackers offers award-winning rustic accommodation on the Wild Coast in the Transkei, South Africa, with panoramic views and immersion in amaXhosa culture.

Accommodation

Accommodation consists of camping on semi-private grass sites, dorms in traditional rondavels, ocean-view safari tents, private rooms, family rooms in spacious rondavels and self-catering houses, many with ocean views. Units use on-site communal bathrooms and cooking facilities.

Facilities

Facilities include direct beach access, kids’ playground, free Wi-Fi, spa, fully equipped communal kitchen, lounge with pool table, braai areas, laundry service, indoor and outdoor solar-heated showers, and the community-owned Mdumbi Cafe.

Location & Surroundings

Mdumbi Backpackers fronts a beach voted best in Southern Africa on the Wild Coast in the Transkei. Access is 23 km on the Umdumbi gravel road from the Coffee Bay road 70 km from Mthatha, with Mthatha Airport a 1.5-hour drive and Coffee Bay reachable by scenic hike.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

One Bedroom Cottage

This cosy unit can accommodate a couple and is furnished with a king-size bed and features an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The unit contains a kitchenette with a gas stove and a sitting a

King x 1
From
R1,105

Two Bedroom House

This thatched-roof, family-friendly house sleeps 4 guests and has 1 bedroom with a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom, and there are 2 single beds in the living area. This unit has a kitchen (no

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,828

Double Rondawel with Shared Bathroom

Each private room is ideal for a couple and contains 1 double bed, a cupboard/wardrobe for clothing storage, and a sitting area. Linen is included. Each unit has free Wi-Fi and access to communal ablu

Double x 1
From
R718

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Each family-friendly unit has 1 double bed and 1 single bed, a cupboard for clothing storage, and free Wi-Fi. Linen is included. Each unit has access to communal ablutions and a shared kitchen where g

Double x 1 Single x 1
From
R868

Bed in 13-Sleeper Rondawel Dorm

A single bed in a 13-sleeper shared dormitory. This rondawel dorm has free Wi-Fi and access to the communal ablutions and the shared kitchen, where guests can make/cook their own meals.

Single x 1
From
R314

Bed in 4-Sleeper Rondawel Dorm 6

A single bed in a shared 4-sleeper rondawel dormitory. This unit has free Wi-Fi access and access to the communal ablutions and a shared kitchen where guests can prepare and cook their own meals.

Single x 1
From
R314

Bed in 4-Sleeper Rondawel Dorm 7

A bed in a shared 4-sleeper rondawel dormitory. This unit has free Wi-Fi and access to the communal ablutions and the shared kitchen, where guests can make/cook their own meals.

Single x 1
From
R298

Bed in 3-Sleeper Rondawel Dorm 5.1

A bed in a shared 3-sleeper rondawel dormitory. This unit has free Wi-Fi and access to the communal ablutions, and guests can use the appliances in the shared kitchen to prepare/cook their own meals.

Single x 1
From
R314

Bed in 3-Sleeper Rondawel Dorm 5.2

A bed in a 3-sleeper rondawel dormitory. This unit has free Wi-Fi and access to the communal ablutions and guests can use the appliances in the shared kitchen to prepare/cook their own meals.

Single x 1
From
R298

Double Safari Tent

This safari-style tent has a double bed, a plug point and a light. Linen is included, and free Wi-Fi access is available. Each tent has access to communal ablutions and a shared kitchen, where guests

Double x 1
From
R553

Twin Safari Tent

This safari-style tent has 2 single beds, a plug point and a light. Linen is included, and free Wi-Fi access is available. Each tent has access to communal ablutions and a shared kitchen, where guests

Single x 2
From
R553

Campsite

Each campsite is situated on grass with plenty of shade and is well-maintained. Campers have the use of toilets, showers, a communal kitchen, and a lounge area. Guests are required to bring along thei

From
R679

Location

Get Directions → Coffee Bay Guide →

Directions

By car: N2 to Mthatha, Coffee Bay road 70 km, left onto Umdumbi gravel road, follow signs 23 km. Avoid GPS from Durban. On foot: scenic hike from Coffee Bay; free breakfast for hikers. By plane: affordable flights JNB to Mthatha UTT; 1.5-hour drive, car rental or shuttle available. Shuttle from Coff

Full directions →

Features

Ocean Views Award-Winning Community-Owned Rustic Accommodation Sustainable Eco-tourism Amaxhosa Culture Off The Beaten Path Hidden Gem Remote African Experience

Activities

Hiking Whale Watching Kayaking Dolphin Watching Hammock Time Joining Local Fishermen Guitar And Drums Shebeen Visits River Swims Cliff Jumping Village Exploration Surfboard Rental Sunrise Viewing Spa Massages River Paddling Beach Swimming Cultural Village Walks Beach Days Gardening Cultural Village Tours Stargazing Sundowners Sunbathing

Amenities

Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Braai Facilities Lounge Spa Laundry Service Billiard Table Library Beach Access Playground Showers Communal Kitchen Boat Launch Forest Deck View Tower

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