Wild Woody Cape Backpackers

Wild Woody Cape isn’t just a destination – it’s a dream rooted in nature, music, and a deep love for the wild. Nestled at the edge of the breathtaking Alexandria forest in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, our off-the-grid sanctuary offers travelers a unique chance to unplug, reconnect, and discover the simple joys in life. In 2025, Wild Woody Cape was reimagined by Ann Jangle – an artist, adventurer, and humanitarian with a fierce love for the outdoors and soulful living. After years touring stages across Europe and Africa as a boundary-breaking musician and sustainability advocate. Ann traded the road for the forest. Her journey – which once included cycling solo from South Africa to Kenya for wildlife conservation – has always been about forging deeper connections with people and the planet.

Her vision for Wild Woody Cape is simple: a place where creativity meets conservation. Where curious souls come to slow down, breathe deeply, and live more consciously.

Wild Woody Cape is a rustic, pet-friendly forest lodge and camp experience unlike any other. Whether you’re staying in our forest cabins, pitching a tent under the stars, or exploring the magic of the nearby beaches and forest trails, you’ll feel the care and intention in every detail.

We’re powered by solar, surrounded by nature, and driven by community. Music, sustainability, and adventure pulse through the trees here – and so does the spirit of living a little wilder, freer, and kinder.  Nestled on the edge of Addo Elephant National Park’s celebrated Woody Cape area, Wild Woody Cape Backpackers provides a rustic escape just steps from the park’s iconic dunes, lush forest, and the Alexandria hiking trail.

Whether you’re a backpacker, a nature lover, a digital nomad, or a seeker of soulful spaces, you’re welcome at Wild Woody Cape. This is more than a stay – it’s an experience guided by the rhythm of the wild and warmth of those who call it home.