Hogsback Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Eastern Cape, South Africa
About Hogsback
There are two theories as how the village received its name. Some think it was named for Captain Hogg, Commander of Fort Michell. Others think that it is because one of the three peaks that overlook the village, when seen from a certain angle, resembles a Hog's Back (a hog's back is a geological term describing this rock formation). The area is known for indigenous forests, waterfalls and trout fishing. The large gardens in the surrounding area also include exotic plants from all parts of the world, and it is a destination and tourist attraction among international and South African tourists. Apart from 'the Hogsback', the tallest peak in the area is the 1 954 m Gaika's Kop. The Amatola Forest in the Hogsback area is often claimed as JRR Tolkien's inspiration forThe Lord of the Rings, in p
Top Attractions in Hogsback
Explore the best things to see and do in Hogsback:
- ★Hogsback ecoshrine
Where to Eat in Hogsback
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Enchanted Treehouse
- 🍴Happy Hogs
- 🍴Misty Mountain coffee bar
- 🍴Ninas
- 🍴Tea Thyme
Where to Stay in Hogsback
- 🏨Arminel hotel
- 🏨Away with the fairies
- 🏨Granny Mouse house
- 🏨Hogsback Inn hotel
- 🏨King's Lodge hotel
- 🏨Maylodge
Hogsback Travel Guide Sections
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