Swallowtail Country Estate
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Add your business details- Peaceful site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345
- Easy access to walking trails and waterfalls in Hogsback State Forest
- Indoor braai area with pool table and darts; outdoor play area
Swallowtail Country Estate is an Eastern Cape site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345. It’s not just the roadside location that makes this a handy spot: guests staying here will also be within easy walking distance of food shops, restaurants and hiking trails in the surrounding Hogsback State Forest.
It’s certainly worth bringing your walking shoes along for a stay here as you can set out on some very fine trails to take in waterfalls, indigenous forest, spectacular mountain views and all sorts of native wildlife (including birds and butterflies up in the air and mushrooms down at ground level).
Not that the views and the nature-filled vibe have to stop when you get back from your walk: this site high up in the Amatola mountains has splendid views out over the ‘Hogs’ that give the area its name, and plenty of space from which to soak up all those vistas. There are lots of gorgeous flowers and plants to admire as you wander around the grounds (and also a wooden jungle gym and swing set for nippers who may not be so enthused by such things…)
The pitches here are all on soft grass with partial shade, but most would agree that the finest place to kick back for a good view is on the lounge deck with sundowner in hand (the site doesn’t sell alcohol but guests are welcome to bring their own drinks along). The deck is part of Trekker’s Lounge indoor braai and entertainment facility, which all guests are free to use: it’s got a big braai area, a pool table, a dartboard, a guest fridge and a washing-up area.
Campground type
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3Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Swallowtail Country Estate
1B Main Road
Hogsback
Eastern Cape
South Africa
5721
Directions Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-32.60188°N
26.93783°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Hogsback Adventures (abseiling, mountain biking and archery): five minutes’ walk
- Hogsback State Forest (four wheel drive trails, birding tours and hikes): five minutes
- 39 Steps Waterfall: 15 minutes
- Arboretum Hogsback: 15 minutes
- Madonna & Child Waterfalls: 10 minutes’ drive
- Applegarth Gardens & Nursery: 10 minutes
- The Edge Labyrinth (one of the world’s largest): 10 minutes
- Kettlespout Falls: 15 minutes
- Gaika’s Kop (highest peak in the area): 20 minutes
- Lowestoffe Estate (horse riding): 35 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Swallowtail Country Estate have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Swallowtail Country Estate dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Swallowtail Country Estate? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hogsback Adventures (abseiling, mountain biking and archery): five minutes’ walk - Hogsback State Forest (four wheel drive trails, birding tours and hikes): five minutes - 39 … Read more
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