I've been to many backpackers along the graden route but Dijembe is the one with the best welcoming, friendly and homy atmosphere. Bred and Helena make you feel welcomed and at home and the accommodation is situated in a beautiful place in hte nature and you have everything from bonfire place over hammoks to a Jaccuzi surrounded by lots of... More

This is the hostel you should be going in the Stormsriver region! I have had a great time in this cozy but yet adventures hostel. I immediately felt at home. The staff was very friendly and really helpful. I would go back in a heartbeat!

I like this place - when we arrived we had welcome drink - that was really good for us after long day! And we had amazing accomendation for 2 of us and we could hear so many sounds that impossible to hear in the city) Atmosphere is very nice, all people friendly and in the morning we had very good... More

Dijembe, which is lonely planet's pick for storm's river seems to go downhill since the last review. The hostel was unclean and the staff, particularly during the day, are angry and simply yell at the other staff, complain about the guests, and the owner. I can only imagine what they say about me. They are too busy being angry and... More

One of the most memorable places on a recent backpacking trip through South Africa. The rooms were basic but clean and the house was located on a beautiful property with horses and dogs roaming free during the day. The staff were wonderful. Everyday they ensured you were having a great time and helped you schedule activities and even set up... More

Recently rented a private 2 person room at Di Jembi. The staff were very friendly, and the rates affordable (R300), but the place is very very basic and a little grimy. Besides for the inconvenience of being moved from one room to another in the rain, it was an adequate stay. Do not expect any luxury, it is rustic to... More

I've stayed at this backpackers before and had only good things to say about it! However on our wat from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth we wanted to stay over at Dijembe again. I reserved a 4 bed room about a week before and notified them that we would only be leaving Cape Town after 5 in the afternoon, thus... More

All I can say is WOW.... I recently spent A night at Dijembe Backpacker and I must say what an experiance... The thing that attracted me to Dijembe was how raw but at the same time so comfortable the backpackers was... You really get a sense of relaxation there...! I met the most interesting people from all walks of life... More

My girlfriend and myself travel and camp a lot..This summer we decided to try something different to our tent and chalets.. We saw this welcoming website of Dijembe and without doubt that this would be amazing, we booked telephonically.. When we arrived, we stepped into a homely, friendly reception.. Two days later all we can say is : BEST BREAKAWAY... More