Sho! where do i start... Totally of the grid and environmentally concious. All the food you will eat is from the farm. All the water you will drink is from their own mountain springs(filtered boiled and cooled for you to drink) Apart from Shane full xhosa staff to give you a real African experience. The views are amazing where ever... More

We were the second time in Terra Khaya. It´s a wonderful place, quiet, beautiful, nice people, excellent food, outstanding horseriding!! There is no tub-water, but fresh water from a river/spring heated on fire. No power except a solar paneel. The bathrooms are in the bush, so one can have an open-air bath, hidden in the plants, hot water a marvellous... More

Unfortunately my husband and I did not stay here, as we found out how wonderful Terra Khaya was after we'd booked accomodation in the town. We were keen to do some horse riding and booked in with Shane ( A thoroughly nice bloke!). Out we went in the mist and through the forest and had simply the best ride of... More

We came to Hogsback in the middle of winter and while we were staying at Terra-Khaya it began to snow. I will never forget drinking hot cocoa listening to the beautiful soft sound of snow flakes falling on the roof. We ended up getting snowed in and had to spend an extra night (a blessing in disguise). Shane made us... More

Had a lovely horseride- beautifully and very humanely trained and treated horses. Had a good nosey around the place too- really eco-friendly and nature loving and somehow magical place. Hadnt booked to stay but wish I had, really great vibe :) More

Had to add a review here for Terra Khaya which is a ecolodge (fully sustainable) and a riding experience to die for. Shane who runs it does not use a bit on his horses and they are so wonderfully responsive it is completely safe for young children. the ride amongst the forest and the views across the valley are awesome. More