The Wild Farm Backpackers
Whites Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Very quiet and serene location”
“Location”
“The peace and quietness”
“I like the friendly staff and enjoyed the farm life on the property”
“Not helpfull at all”
“Rooms and bathrooms very clean and neat”
“My boyfriend went in to check the place while I waited outside and felt it seeme…”
“Breakfast was ok”
“And you get a lovely breakfast”
Overview
Located in Wilderness, 17 km from Lakes Area National Park, The Wild Farm Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 22 km from George Golf Club, the hostel with free WiFi is also 25 km away from Outeniqua Pass. The hostel has a barbecue and mountain views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Guest rooms include bed linen. You can play darts at the hostel, and the area is popular for cycling. Outeniqua Transport Museum is 16 km from The Wild Farm Backpackers. The nearest airport is George, 26 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Gatoco
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
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Tracey
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
Its beautiful there
Nachikethas MJ
couple
May 31, 2026
Very quiet and serene location. One of my favourite places during South Africa trip
Souza
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
“The cost-benefit ratio is totally worth it, the place is beautiful!”
I liked that, being a secluded place high in the mountains, it had a beautiful view; the stars at night are incredible. It's a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
Phillip
couple
May 20, 2026
Everything
Pretorius
family_with_children
May 11, 2026
I like the friendly staff and enjoyed the farm life on the property
Nasreen
solo_traveller
April 26, 2026
The road to the backpackers was very steep, gravel and uneven.
Elaine
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
“Good”
Location
Stefanus
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
“I had to stay there, but will not stay there again”
Excelent view. Zero Ambiance. Very bad management. Not helpfull at all. Were more interested in smoking Pot. Breakfast was ok. Will never stay there again
Paula
couple
April 4, 2026
the volunteer was very nice!
Nasreen
extended_group
April 2, 2026
The peace and quietness.
Andrew
couple
March 27, 2026
“Fantastic place to stay. Reception battles, but it’s worth it!”
Location and friendly staff Amenities good
Wynand
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
“My stay exceeded my expectations”
Rooms and bathrooms very clean and neat
Debbie
extended_group
March 23, 2026
“Friendly and helpful staff”
Manisha
couple
March 12, 2026
“Beautiful Views, Tough Access”
We ended up not staying after arriving, so I can only comment on our initial experience. The property is very high up on a hill above Wilderness and the views are beautiful. However, the access road was quite difficult for us in a small car as it’s steep and unpaved. My boyfriend went in to check the place while I waited outside and felt it seemed a bit rough and not particularly clean, and he wasn’t sure I would feel comfortable staying there. We were also concerned about driving back up the hill later that evening, especially in the dark on a gravel road. Because of this we decided to find alternative accommodation. It ended up raining that night, and looking back, we made the right call because it would have been a mission.
Lukas
solo_traveller
March 9, 2026
“Magic place with magic views”
Lovely spirit and sphere. The best views from the terrace. And you get a lovely breakfast. I recommend this place to alternative / budget travellers that like the sphere of an alternative backpackers place.
Nelia
couple
March 8, 2026
The view
John
family_with_children
February 17, 2026
“I cancelled stay on arrival..loose all my money”
Did not stay..
Mapeyi
family_with_children
February 16, 2026
Views, location and lekker pizza
Elizabeth
extended_group
February 16, 2026
“Basic room and facilities in beautiful location set back from the town of Wilderness with friendly staff and nice bar an”
Location very rural with beautiful views Good pizza at bar in evening
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Fishing, Billiards, Windsurfing, Darts, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Entertainment staff, Nightclub/DJ, Evening entertainment, Themed dinner nights, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available
Services
Pet bowls, Shuttle service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (free), Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room with Bathroom
The family room provides a private entrance, a tiled floor, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Standard Family Room
This family room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance and sea views. The unit has 3 beds.
Budget Double Room
This double room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
This double room has a private bathroom, a private entrance and sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Twin Room
This twin room has a shared bathroom, a tiled floor and sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
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