Fairy Knowe Backpackers

Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge is well-positioned, with Wilderness being at the pivot of all that can be enjoyed on the Garden Route. The many adventure attractions of Wilderness are on the doorstep; from amazing hiking trails, to endless beach walks and stunning canoe trips through the Wilderness National Park, to the waterfalls.

The backpackers lodge is set on the Touw River, overlooking the Wilderness National Park Lakes. The old Victorian homestead, built in 1874, is equipped with all of the necessary modern conveniences in a secure beautiful setting, nestled beneath a milkwood forest.

Wilderness is surrounded by many rivers, natural lakes and lagoons, making it an aqua adventure paradise and a great spot for water sport enthusiasts. After a morning of bird and animal watching from a canoe in the Wilderness National Park, you can enjoy horse riding, abseiling, kloofing ,or take a tandem paragliding flight in one of the best locations in South Africa.

Wilderness lies in the middle of the Garden Route and is a great stopover for weary travellers taking a meander down the coast in a rental car, or The Baz Bus hop-on-hop-off backpackers bus service is a convenient flexible and safe way to visit Wilderness. Fairy Knowe is an official Baz Bus Stop so they will drop you off at the front door.

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Reviews

"The relaxed atmosphere and music"

02 May 2021

"Beautiful venue, and scenery."
"Not a camping site"

16 January 2020

"We booked a camp site thinking it would be like usual camp sites with braai facilities and electricity points. In fact when we arrived it just had a piece of grass next to the drive way. No electricity and you are not allowed to braai on the site. We were unable to stay and had to find ourselves another camp site on Xmas day.In saying that, Fairy Knowe did reimburse me my money and for that I am very grateful. However, please can they specify on their website and particularly on the SafariNow site that its not really a camp site and more just for Backpackers so that families don't book thinking they would get the traditional camping facilities."
"Socializing around the fireplace"

02 May 2018

"Something to stop the pillow slipping out the back of the dorm bunkSome bread or rolls to add to the value of the meals supplied"
"feedback"

12 December 2016

"Wilderness is beautifil but fairy knowe is dirty , even curtains in kingfisher room"
"Great little place"

05 January 2016

"awesome backpackers, really relaxed, great hosts. Stunning scenery"
"Awesome stay"

28 December 2015

"Loved staying at Fairy Knowe!! Digby's hospitality makes you feel welcome, and he is willing to go out of his way to make your holiday the best yet. Wonderful activities and beautiful views makes this a place worth stayinf at. The Riverside room was fatastic and comfy. Will recommend this to any person looking for a very relaxed environment to have their holiday...<div><br /></div>"
"En-Suite Room"

19 December 2015

"Lovely location in the forests, close to the river. No views however but we were very happy with the accommodation. The venue offers very reasonable food at good prices and the rooms are very clean and well kept. We will go back there again."
"Fairy Knowe Backpackers"

05 February 2014

"Set in nature. Friendly staff."
"Excellent reception"

02 October 2013

"Although we were there for only one night, the reception was excellent as well as the accommodation.Will surely make use of your accommodation when we are coming to that area again.We enjoyed our short stay."
"Great stay"

12 August 2013

"Our stay at Fairy Knowe was unflawed. It has the laid-back, friendly atmosphere of a true backpackers yet is clean, organized, comfortable and peaceful. No complains what-so-ever. Recommendable in every regard."
"Well hosted value for money"

21 December 2012

"We gave this 5 star rating because of the magical setting, peaceful ambience,friendly hosts/staff,at value for money rates. The bird life was memorable and even the dogs were friendly! We also met people from all over the world- Germany, Belguim and the Netherlands."
"Awesome"

10 December 2012

"Awesome! Wish my stay was longer than one night. Hosts are really friendly and welcoming. A really lovely atmosphere."