Category Archives: Conferencing Facilities

Louvain Guest Farm

Garden Route Backpacker

Louvain Guest Farm is located on a working farm in the upper Langkloof valley between George and Uniondale in the Western Cape.

Louvain offers accommodation in a variety of different self-catering units and 7 en-suite guests rooms which are ideal for weddings, corporate functions, and team building. Camping facilities are also available. Guests are required to bring their own tents and camping equipment.

Activities on the farm include 4×4 trails, bird watching, mountain bike trails, stargazing, and hiking trails.

The Langkloof valley is 160 km in distance and stretches from Herold, a small village north of George, to Humansdorp near Port Elizabeth. The valley is an important, fertile, fruit growing region nestled between the Kammanassie and Kouga mountains on the north and the Outeniqua mountain range in the south.

Shepherds Tree Backpackers

Garden Route Backpacker

Shepherds Tree Backpackers is nestled in a beautiful heritage building between the Knysna Lagoon and the N2, above the already popular Shepherds Tree Curio & Coffee Shop. The establishment offers a cottage-meets-quirky upmarket backpackers-style accommodation to traveller’s exploring the magical Eden District of Knysna.

Accommodation is available in the dorm room which is able to accommodate 6 guests on bunk beds. The establishment facilities include a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access, secure parking, communal kitchen and braai facilities, and kids play area. Complimentary tea- and coffee-making facilities are also provided.

Shepherds Tree welcomes local and international travellers, families, school touring groups, international volunteers, and couples looking for an affordable, clean, comfortable and creative place to rest their heads.

Sacred Forest Eco Vegetarian Travellers Lodge & Backpackers

Garden Route Backpacker

Sacred Forest Eco Vegetarian / Vegan Backpacker’s Lodge is on a magical country farm called ‘Peace of Eden’ which nestles on the edge of our own indigenous forest. We are only 15 minutes outside Knysna and the beautiful beaches of Buffalo Bay.