Backpacker Accommodation Near Splashy Fen
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Splashy Fen Reviews
More info about Splashy Fen
The longest running music festival in South Africa, Splashy Fen has entertained music lovers for over 25 years. The 4-day event takes places every year in April outside Underberg, east of the Maloti Drakensberg Park, and fans arrive in large numbers to enjoy the outdoors and featured top bands.
Splashy Fen is named after the farm on which the festival takes place and was the brainchild of the farm owner and a forestry officer friend, both music lovers and keen to offer an experience similar to the Festival of the Flower Children hosted in the UK. The first event took place in 1990 and the 2 organisers expected a handful to arrive. Instead 1200 people attended and since those days, the event continues to grow and become slicker in its production. Initially, the music was mostly folk but today with the backing of major sponsors, there are 4 stages offering different music genres with top local... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.