Rocky Road Backpackers is set in a 5 hectare small-holding amidst indigenous forest and open grazing pastures located in The Crags, +/- 20 km's (16 miles) east of Plettenberg Bay.  Rocky Road is the gateway between the country's Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces and is ideally situated to provide superb accommodation for travellers.

Rocky Road has a relaxed and charming atmosphere, with our well-maintained gardens we enjoy spectacular views of the Tsitsikamma Mountain range as well as Peak Formosa, the highest in the range. Our adjoining 3 hectare forest has an easy mini-trail to view our streams, waterfall and rock pool.  

Accommodation

Accommodation options range from fully equipped double or twin luxury tents which overlook the indigenous forest, two cottages, timber cabins and hostel style dorms. You are also welcome to pitch your own tent in our attractive garden. Our guest facilities provide you with everything you need to feel at home: you are able to self-cater in the fully equipped kitchen, alternatively we offer delicious home-made meals.

Our luxury tents on covered timber decks comprise double or twin beds and provide you with the opportunity to camp in style. Our forest bathrooms allow you to bathe in seclusion and continue to enjoy the forest views, try our unique outdoor shower!

Alternatively you can enjoy our double/twin timber cabins & cottages set amongst our gardens or our dorm accommodation in the main house. For campers or those on a budget, you are also welcome to pitch your own tent amongst our beautiful gardens.

• All bathrooms, kitchen, office, telephones, Free WiFi internet and TV facilities are open for use by all Rocky Road residents
• Full board, half-board and self-catering options are available
• Minimum of 2 days stay highly recommended

 Discount Rates Apply:

•  A stay of over 3 days attracts a 5% discount
•  Groups of 6 and over qualify for group discounts

All rates include 14% V A T

Please contact us for rate inquiries - Prices are subject to high/low seasonal change.

Our new Earth ovens have produced some of the most delicious food we have ever experienced. We have made the tastiest roasts, home made breads and the best pizza’s ever. These ovens have been made from cob, a mixture of clay, sand and straw.

Activities in the area

We are 15 minutes away from the World's Highest Bungy at Bloukrans Bridge and a mere 10 minute drive down a spectacular mountain pass to the unspoiled Natures Valley beach in Tsitsikamma National Park.

The in-house adventure centre, Rocky's Adventures will help you make the most of our nearby ocean, scenic sandy beaches, rugged mountains, river gorges and estuaries, as well as numerous varied wild-life attractions. Whether you want to bungy, sky-dive, zipline over waterfalls, explore some of our hiking trails (such as the famous Otter Trail) or visit many of the alternative attractions on our activity list, there is something for everyone.  

Some of the activities on offer in the area are as follows:-

• Skydiving      
• Extreme Hiking
• Guided Hikes      
• Bungy Jumping
• Waterfall Zipline Tour      
• Otter Trail
• Tubing (Blackwater & Storm's River)      
• Robberg Peninsula      
• Abseiling
• Beach Boules/Petanque      
• Kloofing      
• Quad Biking
• Treetop Canopy Tour      
• Scuba Diving      
• Mountain biking
• Snorkelling      
• Paintball      
• Ocean Safaris
• Cheetah walking      
• Off Shore Adventures      
• Game walks
• Sea kayaking      
• Game drives      
• Fishing (Estuary and Rock trips)
• Estuary Canoeing      
• Horse Riding      
• Birds of Eden
• Monkeyland      
• Birding
• Whale watching  
• Elephant Sanctuary

New Adrenalin Activity at Rocky Road Backpackers

Africanyon is the latest new adrenalin activity right on our doorstep in The Crags. This adventure includes 5 abseils in the beautiful Salt River Gorge and this guided adventure will take approximately 4 hours to complete.

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