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Stay at Mdumbi Backpackers – Family & Nature-Friendly Campground

Mdumbi Backpackers is a scenic campground perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers in Eastern Cape.

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Mdumbi Backpackers

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Mdumbi Backpackers Camping

Set in Eastern Cape, Mdumbi Backpackers combines comfort and outdoor adventure for visitors. Enjoy hiking, wildlife watching, and photography in natural surroundings. Facilities include open camping areas, water points, and shaded spots. Nearby you can explore Mdumbi Adventures, Coffee Bay Main Beach and local landmarks. The campsite is suited for families, friends, and solo travelers alike.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tents only
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • People per Site: 6
  • Self Catering: Double rooms, 4-bed rooms, 6-bed rooms and a 3-bed room.
  • Shade: No shade
  • Sites Available: 6
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Limited
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Dogs Allowed: Yes
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Shop: A small tuck shop in camp. Beer and wood for sale.
  • Washing up: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel road
  • Closest Town: Coffee Bay
  • Directions to campsite: Turn off the N2 onto the Coffee Bay road. 5 km before Coffee Bay turn left onto the Umdumbi road. Drive for 22 km on the gravel road following the Mdumbi Backpackers signs.
  • Distance to Town: 27 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 31.9399 E 29.21386
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilets

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Fresh water - river & Sea
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Horse riding: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel roads
  • Other Activities: Raft trips and surf lessons
  • Swimming: River and Sea

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: The campsite is exposed to elements like the wind and the sun, but have amazing views over the sea, and situated in a completely rural area.
  • Additional Comments: Backpackers close to the sea
  • Special rules: You can play music - loud if you want to, but not late into the night. Be considerate towards other campers.
  • Other: A self-catering kitchen and small restaurant in camp

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Mdumbi Adventures

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (32 reviews)
    1,1 km from camp
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  • Coffee Bay Main Beach

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (2 reviews)
    7,5 km from camp
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  • Coffee Bay Rocky beach

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    8,1 km from camp
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  • Wildview Beach

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (4 reviews)
    9,5 km from camp
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  • Baby Hole in the Wall

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (74 reviews)
    12,5 km from camp
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  • Esikhaleni Milkwood Forest

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (2 reviews)
    14,9 km from camp
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  • Hole-in-the-Wall

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (776 reviews)
    15,0 km from camp
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  • Hluleka Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (48 reviews)
    15,4 km from camp
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  • MTS Oceanos

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    22,0 km from camp
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  • Bulungula adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    29,9 km from camp
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  • Giligil's Beach Cottage

    tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    32,7 km from camp
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  • Ngqongweni Double Falls

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (6 reviews)
    34,6 km from camp
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  • Cwebe Nature Reserve - Reception and Offices

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (7 reviews)
    43,9 km from camp
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  • Port St Johns view point

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    47,1 km from camp
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  • Milaniadventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    47,1 km from camp
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