Cuckoo's Nest Backpackers |
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| South Africa |
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| KWAZULU NATAL |
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| Kwambonambi |
| Physical Address |
| 28 Albizia Road, Kwambonambi, (14 km north of Richards Bay on the N2.), 3915, KwaZulu Natal. |
| Postal Address |
| P.O. Box 522, Kwambonambi,3915 |
| Telephone Number |
Backpack Africa call centre telephone no:
+27 (0)11 880 5108 |
| Fax Number |
Backpack Africa call centre fax no:
+27 (0)11 880 5655 |
| Cell Number |
Backpack Africa after hours no:
+27 (0)82 490 1229
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Cuckoo's Nest Backpackers
Cuckoo’s Nest is a relaxed, laid-back and friendly hostel. Chill out at the candle lit rustic bar, pool or swing in the hammock in the tropical garden. Stay in the tree house, 10m up an avocado tree.
Cuckoos nest offers tours to Umfolozi/Hluhluwe Game reserve.
St. Lucia day trips.
FREE Enseleni Nature reserve walks.
Dumazulu Traditional village with fantastic dancing. A pool table and game machines aswell as a free breakfast.
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Location :-
 180 kilometers north of Durban on the N2 and on the Baz Bus route in the Heart of Zululand.
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Background :-
 Cuckoo's nest was opened in early 1996, by 2 slightly crazy people.
We were the first backpackers hostel in Zululand to be started and run by the owners: -
reason: -
We are backpackers and have traveled the world by foot, boat and thumb. The hostel is laid out with comfort, relaxation and as much information as possible, in mind.
We are situated in a small very African village, but with the comfort of: -
an ATM,
butchery,
Spar,
bottle store,
Post Office,
and a doctor.
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The Entertainment Area
 At Cuckoo's Nest Backpackers :-
We have a large inviting swimming pool surrounded by a tropical garden aswell as Avocado - Lemon - Paw - paw and chili trees.
.The Rustic outside bar area is the perfect place to relax in or play on the pool table and game machines.
there is Plenty of safe parking.
About 10 m from the supermarket, but enclosed with beautiful Palm trees and away from the main road .
Breakfast - no worries, we will give you a free continental breakfast - tea / coffee, toast and jams.
We have beautiful beaches here in Zululand and are a must to visit while here.
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The Town :- Kwambonambi
Kwambonambi, meaning " the place where the chiefs gather " is a historical village in the culture of the Zulu Nation. It is the last resting place for the Zulu Chiefs and was the place where the mighty Zulu King " Shaka Zulu " spent the first eighteen years of his life with his mother Nandi.
King Shaka was the Zulu warrior king, his weapons were made by the master forger craftsmen of Kwa " People of Mbonambi " in later years became famous for its wilderness areas now known as " Umfolozi " and " Hluhluwe " Game Reserves and the greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, which is a world heritage site.
These are the oldest reserves in Africa opened in 1895.
Cuckoo's Nest Backpackers will take you or go with you to visit these game reserves. This could be the highlight of your African trip with a good chance of seeing Africa's big five - lion, leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhinoceros.(Black and White).
We will show you and abundance of water life at St. Lucia - Hippos, crocodiles, pelicans, watching the Great Africa Fish Eagle catch fish on the estuary while on board a ferry boat with the Natal Parks Board.
The Zulu culture is still remembered by several traditional Zulu villages, showing life as it was in a Zulu "kraal" family home you will see Zulu dancing at its best, where the beat of the African drums and the pounding of the feet of the Zulu warriors, spear making, " hut " house building and warrior training.
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Activities
Visit our local ZULU village and every Sunday morning you can visit a local Gospel church.
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Bar,Braai/Barbeque,Laundry,Swimming Pool,Games Room,Pay phone
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ACTIVITIES |
| On-site Activities |
| Bird - Watching,Snooker / Pool Table |
| Off-site Activities |
| Bird - Watching,Budget Tours and Safaris,Day Tours,Game Drives,Game Walks,Golf |
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| What others had to say: |
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Leif Staale Naevestad from Norway commented as follows on 25 NOV 2002:
This is one of, if not, the the coolest backpackerhostels Ive been to. Nice and clean pool, experienced travelers behind the bar, good gamedrive and a very special fireshow at night. Beingin surrounded with 30 cm. snow here in Norway I just wanna go back!
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Leif Staale Naevestad from Norway commented as follows on 28 NOV 2002:
This is one of, if not, the the coolest backpackerhostels Ive been to. Nice and clean pool, experienced travelers behind the bar, good gamedrive and a very special fireshow at night. Beingin surrounded with 30 cm. snow here in Norway I just wanna go back!
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Daniel Riddell from England commented as follows on 19 MAR 2003:
Long time no see old friends. Hope to return one day and remember what's important in Kwambo. Big love x.
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Randal from Canada commented as follows on 20 JUN 2003:
Truly amazing! The times I have spent at the Cuckoo's Nest are amoung the best in my life. And I've seen and done lots!All the best. Love Randal
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Emily Ridde;; from Great Britain commented as follows on 18 SEP 2003:
Absolutely fantastic, if you are in south africa stop here. The staff are fantastic and always up for a laugh.
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Ben Moseley from Great Britain commented as follows on 12 MAR 2004:
Very cool place. Try a game of Mexican!
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Hajo en Monique Krinkels from Netherlands commented as follows on 31 JAN 2005:
Hello,We have spent several days with you, travelling by Baz bus en we enjoyed it very much.On your site is not reference to the crocodile farm we visited at the coast.
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