Elundini Backpackers

Only 20 minutes away from Hogsback, high in the Amatola Mountains lies the picturesque Xhosa village of Elundini. Created from the desire to show tourists the 'other side' of South Africa, this backpackers has it all. Great views, yummy food, cozy vibes and most of all...the exchange of cultural experiences makes it all a difference.

Elundini Backpackers is a community orientated and an eco-friendly backpackers. We are almost completely of the grid and depend mostly on renewable energy. Electricity is generated from our solar panels. Solar geysers and our 'donkey' are warming up our water. Rain water is harvested from the roof and stored in tanks. We also use rain water for drinking. We do not have flushing toilets but use compost toilets instead. All water is recycled.

All our rondavels are build in the traditional way with thatched roofs and cow and dung walls and floors. In the main building we use natural finishes such as wooden tiles, cane and natural stone found in the area. All traditional building materials are bought locally within a distance of 30 km. In this way we try to minimize our carbon footprint!!

All our activities are organised by the people from the local community through their 100% self-owned business.