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Wild Spirit Lodge and Backpackers

R102 Nature's Valley Road, Nature's Valley 6602, South Africa
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München
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

We were attracted to the Wild Spirit Lodge by the great reviews we found on the web and the environmental focus. We agree with the other reviewers on the surroundings, Wild Spirit is definitely off the beaten track. The area is pretty, the owners seem to be quite charming (a word on that below) and if you're backpacking, this might... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

We absolutely loved our stay at Wild Spirit. We camped on the lawn, ate their delicious home-cooked meals, used the shared kitchen to cook our own, spent nights in front of the fireplace, and got advice on what to do in the area from Ola (the owner's daughter who works there). It is family-run and they are all extremely warm,... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

We came there for a second time. The place is running by a lovely owner and her lovely daughter. In the wood, surrounded by nature. If one has a car there are many many place´s to visit in the neighbourhood: Lonely beaches in Nature´s Valley, swimming beaches in Plett Bay, Elephants, Monkeys, Birds, some nice restaurant, a farmstall for an... More

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Nelspruit, South Africa
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Another great South African backpackers... we are lucky in South Africa! A great place to spent a few days and chill out. It rained continuously while we were in Nature's Valley, which may have dampened our spirits, but the backpackers was still warm and cosy and very relaxing. Definitely will stop by again on my next trip through the magnificent... More

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Aarhus, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

When and not if i'm going back to SA, one thing is for sure! I'm going back to WILD SPIRIT!! Here is your little hippie paradise in the middle for the forest, far from noise, stress and modern civilazation! Get back to nature/ back to basics! This is the cousy little treehouse you had and loved as a child, just... More

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UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

This is, by far, my favourite place to stay on the Garden Route. Ola and the gang made us feel sooo welcome. The view from the deck is outstanding. The property itself is quirky and comfortable and the food is great. The day trek from Wild Spirit is the best I've ever done. And there's plenty to do in the... More

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Bracknell, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

Wild spirit, being exactly that! these guys are at one with nature, everything is recycled one way or another, no energy is wasted and they are in the middle of knowhere so if you are wild at heart i recommend their local hiking trails and then try their more adventurous trails further afield. The have the journeys mapped out and... More

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Berlin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011

Wild Spirit is beautiful! Forest as far as you can see, amazing home cooked food, too many things to do in one small space of time, really cool people are working there, feels like a home far from home! Make sure you go here, especially on a Saturday.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

Wild Spirit Rocks, I love this place. Conscious green living to the max.... Great food, comfortable beds, realy good people, vegetable gardens, recycling and superb views, you guys realy do make the traveller feel at home, everytime Ive visited i have left feeling refreshed & inspired to respect & salute our Mama Earth a whole lot more. Thanx Guys, I... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011

Nice and warm family, perfect location, nice hikes, fire place, nice cooking, very environmentally aware..

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R102 Nature's Valley Road, Nature's Valley 6602, South Africa
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