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Swallowtail – Your Next Scenic Camping Destination

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Swallowtail

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Swallowtail Camping

Set in Eastern Cape, South Africa near Hogsback, Swallowtail is a well-appointed caravan park, campsite, and guesthouse. Guests can enjoy 4x4 trails, fishing, and birdwatching during their stay. Nearby attractions include Cliff-Edge Bath, The Big Tree.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • Lights: Yes
  • Power points: Caravan power point
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: No shade
  • Sites Available: 40
  • Tents Allowed: Yes
  • Hotel: Yes
  • BnB: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Dogs Allowed: Only small dogs
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Water taps: Yes
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Tar road
  • Closest Town: Hogsback
  • Directions to campsite: Contact campsite for directions
  • Distance to Town: 30 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 32.600992 E 26.936978
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Has Bath: Yes
  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilets

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Fishing: Fresh water- dam
  • Hiking: Day hikes & overnight hikes (hut)
  • Horse riding: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Marked routes & gravel roads
  • Other Activities: Restaurants, pubs, “Arts & Crafts” shops. Hogsback is a very "arty" valley- it is truly beautiful here - specially for nature lovers!
  • Swimming: River and pools

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: Our campsite have a lovely view over the Hogsmountains and valley. It is very peaceful and we have beautiful gardens. The Trekkers Lounge is a real asset- nt many places have a social area like this. The ablutions are very neat, and we provide 25A power points.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite near Amatola hiking trail
  • Special rules: Soft music, no loud noise allowed.
  • Other: A 12x7 m Trekker's Lounge, fully furnished with a dry bar, braai area, TV, CD player, lounge set, fridge, freezer, washing up area, 2 plate stove, toaster etc, Dart board, bunk tables with seating, 12x4 m deck with view over Hogsmountains. The lounge are always thoroughly enjoyed by campers. Currently applying for alcohol license. Hogsback is very cold, so trees not really necessary. The campsite is new, so all the trees are still small. We provide meals (on request) and have a laundry service.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Cliff-Edge Bath

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (23 reviews)
    Less than 1 km from camp
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  • The Big Tree

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (13 reviews)
    Less than 1 km from camp
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  • Applegarth / Bredon Cottage

    tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,9 (19 reviews)
    1,1 km from camp
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  • Arboretum Hogsback

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (143 reviews)
    1,2 km from camp
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  • 39 Steps Waterfall

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (266 reviews)
    1,3 km from camp
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  • The Edge Labyrinth

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (249 reviews)
    1,9 km from camp
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  • Kettlespout Falls

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (42 reviews)
    2,4 km from camp
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  • Madonna & Child Waterfalls

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (303 reviews)
    2,5 km from camp
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  • Floating Rock Pools Hogsback

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
    3,0 km from camp
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  • Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3 (2 reviews)
    34,3 km from camp
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  • Mpofu Nature Reserve

    park, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (27 reviews)
    34,3 km from camp
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  • Martello Tower

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,3 (26 reviews)
    34,5 km from camp
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  • KWAMAQOMA Historical Museum

    tourist attraction, museum, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4 (15 reviews)
    34,9 km from camp
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  • Thomas River Historical Village

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (264 reviews)
    34,9 km from camp
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  • Dutch Reformed Church

    tourist attraction, church, place of worship, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,6 (18 reviews)
    39,2 km from camp
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  • Mpofu Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (38 reviews)
    42,8 km from camp
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  • Stutterheim Engine Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (28 reviews)
    46,3 km from camp
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  • Ferndale 4x4

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (8 reviews)
    49,2 km from camp
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