Amathole Mountains Campsites

The truly unique little town of Hogsback was the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, with its dense forests, cascading waterfalls and battlefields. The Amatole Mountains are surrounded by indigenous forests that are hundreds of years old and offer scenic hiking and mountain biking. The Amatola Mountains are truly a beautiful part of the Eastern Cape and should not be missed if you can help it, a worthwhile stopover or weekend getaway will leave you refreshed and inspired. Highlights: Khayalabantu Cultural Village, Calgary Transport Museum, Amatola Mountains, Voice of the Earth Eco-Shrine, hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, horse riding and mountaineering.