Hogsback, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hogsback is situated high in the Amatola mountains and was the setting that inspired Tolkien to write both the Hobbit and the famous trilogy Lord of the Rings. Let your spirit of adventure lead you through enchanting alpine slopes, across magical mountain streams and plunging waterfalls. The charm of this village lies in the scenic beauty of the area. Well marked paths lead through cool indigenous forests which are transformed into a fairyland after winter snow falls.