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rediscover yourself at the Owlhouse Backpackers
Nieu Bethesda, South Africa | Youth HostelsStarting at $7 per night
Surrounding Area
Nieu Bethesda is a tiny hamlet, nestled at the foot of the Kompasberg, the highest peak in the Eastern Cape.
The main attraction is Helen Martin's Owlhouse, made famous by Athol Fugard's film, "The Road to Mecca". This intrigueing journey through light, darkness and the mysteries of reflection is impossible to describe, but brings thousands to the villge every month
The Great Karoo has many impressive landscapes, including the "Valley of Desolation" and the "Plains of the Camdeboo"
On the surrounding working sheep farms it is possible to view unique San rock art and some of the extensive premammalian fossil beds. Many beautiful walks, varying in length from a few hours to several days, can be undertaken.
The Karoo Nature Reserve and Mountain Zebra National Park can be visited on a day trip.
Graaff Reinet, the nearest town, is the 4th oldest in South Africa and has the most national monuments of any town in SA. There are several worthwhile museums
The main attraction is Helen Martin's Owlhouse, made famous by Athol Fugard's film, "The Road to Mecca". This intrigueing journey through light, darkness and the mysteries of reflection is impossible to describe, but brings thousands to the villge every month
The Great Karoo has many impressive landscapes, including the "Valley of Desolation" and the "Plains of the Camdeboo"
On the surrounding working sheep farms it is possible to view unique San rock art and some of the extensive premammalian fossil beds. Many beautiful walks, varying in length from a few hours to several days, can be undertaken.
The Karoo Nature Reserve and Mountain Zebra National Park can be visited on a day trip.
Graaff Reinet, the nearest town, is the 4th oldest in South Africa and has the most national monuments of any town in SA. There are several worthwhile museums
Accommodations
Typical, old Karoo house in a large garden
in easy walking distance of all the village attractions
original wooden floors
in easy walking distance of all the village attractions
original wooden floors
Services Offered
Local And Countrywide Booking Service For Transport, Accomodation, Tours And Adventures
Map & Directions
30km North of Graaff Reinet on the N9 to Middelburg, turn west to Nieu Bethesda on a gravel road for 20km
we are on the East side of the main road, doen the road from the pub, across the road from the bottle store
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rediscover yourself at the Owlhouse BackpackersMartin St, Nieu Bethesda, South Africa |
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