Date: 5th July 2020
The mountains are calling...will you answer? The Amathole Mountain Escape, encompassing the towns of Hogsback and Stutterheim, and the indescribable Amathole Mountains, is one of the Eastern Cape's most beloved regions - for those in the know.
It's also a region that recalls stories of magic, fairies, toadstools and misty forests. Whether you believe that there are hobbits, grumpkins and snarks in these parts or simply enjoy the untouched beauty of the Afromontane forest, valley mists, towering trees and glistening waterfalls, Hogsback is a wonderland.
Here are 12 photos that may convince you that there's magic in this golden air...
IS THAT 'THE WALL' IN THE DISTANCE, OR JUST THE AMATHOLE MOUNTAINS?
Photo: Hogsback.com
THE ICONIC TOADSTOOL - FAVOURED SHELTER OF FAIRES
Photo: Away with the Faireis Backpackers
FANTASTICAL BEASTS - THE CAPE PARROT
Photo: Cape Parrot Project
IS THIS A SOUTHRON PALACE OR THE LABYRINTH
Photo: The Edge Mountain Retreat
A MOUNTAIN-TOP BATHTUB - COULD THIS BE WESTEROS OR RIVENDELL?
Photo: Away with the Fairies Backpackers
IS THIS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HIKE IN SOUTH AFRICA OR THE ROAD TO HOGSMEAD?
Photo: Charley Lewis via Amatola Hiking Trail
GIANT 2000-YEAR-OLD TREES - COULD THIS BE AN ENT?
Photo: Away with the Fairies Backpackers
A RAINBOW-COLOURED VIEW OF THE SHIRE OR THE EASTERN CAPE?
Photo: Joseph Steyn via Hogsback.com
ORANGE MOUNTAINS AND MISTY GLENS
Photo: The Edge Mountain Retreat
JEWEL-COLOURED FLORA & FAUNA
Photo: Hogsback.com
A MIDDLE-EARTH MOMENT, PERFECTLY CAPTURED
DOES IT GET BETTER THAN THIS? MAGIC MOMENTS.
Photo: Away with the Fairies Backpackers
Find out more: www.hogsback.com
