Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge – Family-Friendly Camping & Nature Retreat

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers family-friendly camping and scenic spots in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal

About Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge Camping

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge is a serene camping site in South Africa, set among natural surroundings. Visitors can partake in birdwatching, hiking, and campfire gatherings. Amenities include clean bathrooms, picnic spots, and open camping areas. Close by, you can explore Kilburn Private Game Farm, Kaalvoet Vrou Monument (Barefoot Woman). It is suitable for travelers who appreciate nature, peace, and comfortable outdoor stays.

Contact Info

Contact Person: Ilsa Roberts
Telephone Number: +27 (0)36 438-6675
Cellphone Number: +27 (0)82 855-9767
Email address: amphibackpackers@worldonline.co.za
Office Hours: All hours
Website: https://www.amphibackpackers.com/

Accommodation

Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
Caravan Allowed: Yes
Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
Ground Cover: Grass
Lights: Yes
Self Catering: Yes
Shade: A few of the sites have shade
Sites Available: 40
Tents Allowed: Yes
BnB: Yes

Facilities

Braai Grill: Yes
Cellphone reception: Yes (all services)
Credit Cards welcome: No
Freezer: Yes
Fridge: Yes
Shop: Yes
Washing up: Yes
Water taps: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

Access Road: Tar road
Closest Town: Bergville
Directions to campsite: 21km North of Bergville on the R74
Distance to Town: 21 km
GPS - Office: S 28.643519 E 29.157597
Trailer Required: Standard trailer
Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

Showers: Hot shower
Toilets: Flush Toilet

Activities

Bird Watching: Yes
Canoeing: Yes
Fishing: Freshwater- dam & river
Hiking: Yes
Horse riding: Yes
Mountain Biking: Marked routes, gravel roads, "jeeptracks" and other
Nature Drives: Yes
Other Activities: Amphitheatre Lodge offers day tours into Lesotho and to the Tugela Falls as well as day tours for rock climbing whether you are experienced or have never rock climbed before. There is also a fly-fishing guide and equipment available and mountain bikes for hire.
Rock Art: Yes
Rock Climbing: Yes
Swimming: Swimming pool, river and dam

4x4 Related

4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

Comments: The lodge is on 300 hectares of bush veldt teeming with birds and other wildlife with 2 beautiful dams. The Mpande River wends its way through the lands. The lawn is surrounded by a panorama of the entire Northern Drakensberg from the Amphitheatre all the way to Cathkin Peak.
Additional Comments: Backpackers on a farm and in a nature reserve
Other: In the Lodge we have an enormous variety of accommodation facilities from camping to dorms, family rooms and en-suite thatched chalets. There is a restaurant and bar.

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Kilburn Private Game Farm

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Kaalvoet Vrou Monument (Barefoot Woman)

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Skylight Cave

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Didima Rock Art Museum

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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge – Family-Friendly Camping & Nature Retreat