Hogsback is a magical place located in the Amatola Mountains, said to have inspired Tolkien (who was born in South Africa) when he wrote Lord of the Rings. The landscape is green, lush and dotted with streams and waterfalls to swim in. Indigenous forests play host to louries and parrots among many other species of birds. For those who enjoy walking, horse riding and trout fishing, then Hogsback is very ideal. Throughout the area, Trails are well marked.
Sited on the slopes of the Amatole Mountains, the village is magnificently overlooking the rivers and fertile plains of the Tyume Valley in a region dominated by three ridges said to resemble the bristles on a hog’s back.
There are also large tracts of indigenous forest, where the rich variety of birdlife includes parrot and lourie. Rivers tumble prettily to the plain, creating a number of small but spectacular waterfalls such as Swallowtail, Madonna and Child, and Kettlespout, where the water flows through a natural spout in the rocks and, in windy conditions, arches up in a feathery plume some 9 m high.
There are caravan parks, hotels and campsites, at which facilities are provided for tennis, swimming and bowls. Horses may be hired. The area is also noted for its angling, some of the rivers are stocked with trout. Walks and trails range from 3 km to 20 km and some of the routes, which include places of historic and natural interest, are marked with painted hogs. The hiking trail covers a 2 day walk.
How to getting to Hogsback
You need to rent your own car to get to Hogsback because public transport isn’t available. Unless you are an experienced 4×4 driver, do not attempt to reach Hogsback via Seymour, and then only during daylight. Hogsback is 30 km from Alice, which in turn is 22 km from Fort Beaufort.
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