Black Mamba Backpackers Lodge

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The ‘Blackmamba Backpackers’ is situated in the middle of The Valley of a Thousand Hills Meander that has the most tranquil and relaxing surroundings with beautiful views of Bothas Hill.

Hillcrest was jolted out of its former drowsy insignificance to become, almost overnight, a boom town that now serves as a suburb to Durban, where people seek a safer, less crowded country lifestyle far from the madding crowd.

It is vacant land has been given over to retirement villages, equestrian estates, gated security communities and golf estates. Hillcrest manages to retain its country village fee.

Literally on a hill on a crest someway above Durban; Hillcrest was once a little hamlet that bordered on the Valley of a Thousand Hills, surrounded by green pastures and farmland. It was a retreat away from the hub of the city, somewhere one could escape to cooler air and guaranteed peace and quiet.

Accommodation Information

We have a rustic bar, Jacuzzi and Internet (in the bar area), hammocks, swimming pool and pool, raised and sleeper tents, cosy African doubles and dorms, open air showers and a garden.

Durban’s finest adventure spots at unbeatable prices. Awesome night life, close to shopping centres, Game Reserves, exquisite bike trails, championship golf courses.
We are situated along the famous Comrades Marathon route, Duzi Canoe Marathon and Amashova Bicycle route.

Location Information

We are situated along the Comrades, Duzi and Amashova cycle route. Close to Tala game reserve, Phezulu safari park, Krantzkloof nature reserve and Inanda Dam.

There is also plenty to do. Durban is a mere 20 minutes drive (30 Km), the Shongweni Farmers market every Saturday morning provides a wonderful place to buy organic and fresh products, and contributes even further to the feeling of country living, and the plethora of farm stalls, nurseries, country pubs and artists havens mean that one does not have to leave the charm of country living or head off to malls to shop.