Perfectly positioned to access both the Drakensberg and the Maluti Mountains, Karma Backpackers is within easy reach of the Golden Gate and Royal Natal nature reserves.

Overlooking the charming hamlet of Kestell in the Eastern Free State, Karma provides a peaceful setting in which to enjoy a well deserved rest as well as a natural selection of home-grown vegetables and home-made yoghurt, jams and other preserves.

We can now accommodate up to 17 people. Of these ten can be divided between two dormitories (four within our spacious house and six in the annex), while three couples may be accommodated in our double rooms, one of which can additionally accept a younger person.

2 Piet Retief St
Kestell

PO Box 354
Kestell
9860 ZA

Phone: +27 58 653 1433
Mobile: +27 83 442 3973

Contact us
Booking request


Unaccompanied Tours and Hikes Guided Tours and Hikes
Amphitheatre Day Hike Zulu Tour
Golden Gate National Park Lesotho Tour
San/Rock Paintings Township Tour
House Visit Horse Riding at Golden Gate
Swimming at the Quarry
 

 

Karma prices:

Single dormitory bed

R 130 per person

 

(per night)

Double Room

R 300

 

Camping

R 60 per person (No bookings)

 

Light breakfast:

  • Yoghurt and stewed fruit
  • Muffins
  • Toast, a selection of jams and marmalades
  • Coffee or tea

R 45 per person

 

Laundry:

R 50 per load


Situated just off the N5, midway between Harrismith and Bethlehem, the town of Kestell celebrated its centenary in 2005. Karma is situated at the top of the road that continues behind the picturesque Dutch Reformed Church building.

If approaching from Clarens or Phuthaditjhaba, continue on Blignaut to the end of the tarred surface. Turn left into Piet Retief and proceed to the last house on the right. Karma is on the corner, with the entrance to our parking area around the corner in Swart Street.