Freedom O' Clock Backpackers Retreat Lu Hemsley

This is rural Africa at her best!

In a small Pondo village named Entwebeni, Mngcibe you will find Freedom O Clock.

Freedom O Clock is owned and managed by Otto, Lu and little Coral-Bella, who all have a great love for nature and the ocean.

Your surroundings offer you accommodation situated in a rural and remote area…..faaaar away from the maddening crowds.

Situated near the mouth of the insanely beautiful Mdumbi River in a remote and primitive region of the Wild Coast we offer holiday and backpacking accommodation.

Surfing, fishing, river trips, boat hire, canoeing, hiking and biking, snorkeling, bird watching, and horse rides are just to mention a few activities to busy your day.... or just RELAX!

The views and access to the beach and river makes this an ideal laid back place to visit and is ideal for the nature lover and outdoor enthusiast who don’t mind roughing it a bit here and there.

*Safe, secluded, beautiful beaches

*Safe river for swimming and you can walk across on low tide

*River Estuaries

*Rare Mangrove swamps

*Prolific Bird life

*Teeming waters with ±800 species of fish. Surf,rock and river fishing. Deep sea trips can be arranged

*Consistent Surf

*River and tidal beach swimming areas on low tide (ideal for the young children)

*Our accommodation offers commanding views of the ocean, river, rolling green hills and Tshani point with its perfect right hander and beach breaks!

We can accommodate up to 14 guests indoors and 12 guests (3 sites) camping at one time.

Accommodation is basic, rustic, clean and comfortable and we offer a catered or self-catered option.

ACCOMMODATION TYPES

2 x Family rooms (sleeps 4). Each room contains a double bed and double bunk / 2 single beds.
1 x Double room / Family room (sleeps 2). Room contains a double bed and a single bed.
1 x Family rondavel (sleeps 4 - extra beds can be arranged). Room contains a double bed and a single bed.
Sliding doors from rooms lead out on communal decked chill area with, garden and braai areas.
Separate self catering communal kitchen / dining makes for social evenings and is equipped with a fridge/freezer, additional freezer, gas stove, the usual kitchen goodies, dining table and seating for 10-12 people.

CAMPING

Very rural setting (fenced within the property). We like to call it "Freestyle Camping" and is not your average "Aventura" setup.
You will need a 4x4 or a good bakkie should you want your vehicle parked at your tent. Your vehicle can securely be left at the main house if need.
*Communal fire pit
*No electricity on site. You are welcome to bring along a generator if need.
*Unfortunately there is not much shade. Most folk bring along gazebo's etc.
*Wood can be purchased from the locals, but we recommend that you bring your own or charcoal.

*We offer 2 camping areas depending on your camp rig.In the bottom of the garden away from main house. Requires 4x4 to access.
Next to main house and close to ablution. No access for vehicle, but you can park your vehicle right next to the fence. Water tank close by.

ABLUTION
Communal ablutions with “Rocket Showers” (paraffin hot water geysers) and flush toilets.