Welcome to The Wild Spirit Lodge and Backpackers in Nature's Valley
The Garden RouteWild Spirit is hosted by Khoinania in The Crags, close to Nature's Valley, on the border of the Tsitsikamma National Park. This Backpacker Lodge makes a great place to explore the heart of the Garden Route. Khoinania is a beautiful farm that overlooks the stunning Tsitsikamma mountains and valleys. Come and spend some time with our family and our three horses and two/three/four dogs who are just waiting to bound up and welcome you!
We offer various types of accomodation from beautifully painted double ensuite rooms, large and spacious dorms, or the alternative of camping under the stars. To see the options and prices please go to the Accommodation Page.
There are many exciting things to do on our farm and in the surrounding area, from FREE sunset drives through the forests to Bobbejaans Kloof, to the Worlds Highest Bungee at Bloukrans! You can take a look at the Things to Do page for more information. Check out the great hikes next door in the National Park.
Nature's Valley is the end of the 5 day Otter's Trail hike starting in Storm's River. Wild Spirit is the perfect place to unwind and rest after the challenge of the hike. We can arrange for Pick ups and Drop offs at the start and finish!
"People travel to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering." - St. Augustine
Dinner (R60) is available come the evenings, we will cook up a delicous dish for everyone to enjoy.
Breakfast (R30) is served 8am to 10am. Cereals, Toast, Preserves, Eggs and Tomatoes, and Fresh Fruit can all be enjoyed on our deck.
For Lunch there is Nature's Way Farmstall just a 15 minute walk away, or you can take one of our bikes for free. Enjoy some of their freshly prepared sandwiches, and taste some of thier home made cheeses. There are also two good resturants within a ten minute drive.
What we offer for FREE!
Here at Wild Spirit we don't believe that you should pay for everything that we can offer you. Here are just some of the things that you get for free when you stay with us:
FREE Internet for all of our guests
FREE Pool Table
FREE drives through the forests in our Land Crusier for sundowners at Bobbejaans Kloof
FREE firewood for your Braai
FREE Tea and Coffee all day (Filter Coffee in the Mornings!)Wild Spirit is also on Facebook. Join the group and keep in contact:
VOLUNTEER
In the area surrounding Wild Spirit Lodge there are many possibilities for Volunteering. The nearby animal sanctuaries are always looking for people to help them care for the animals. In 2010 there will also be opportunities with the Barefoot University Foundation, an NPO based at Khoinania. We can help you arrange a placement, and can offer special rates for longer stays if you stay on our farm.
