THE ECO VILLAGE

PJ's Riverlodge Backpackers is situated on the Oude Molen Village Estate. The estate itself is on a large tract of land nestled next to the sensitive wetlands of the Black River.

Steeped in history, the Village continues to make history by sustaining itself and the resident community through micro-enterprise.

What is Oude Molen Village

Oude Molen houses approximately 70 tenants involved in a wide range of micro-enterprise activities who together provide employment for up to 300 people in season.

Activities vary in diversity from organic farming to education, NGO's, craft making, film industry, metal and wood workshops, catering, local and international backpackers, art, leisure and outdoor activities and youth programs.

Besides the micro-economic aspects, the village also has a variety of social and environmental activities such as youth skills development and aftercare program, patient development program and tree planting and alien tree eradication activities.

Location

10 minues from the Airport:
Take the N2 towards Cape Town;
Turn off at Exit 10B Raapenberg Road (Pinelands).
From Raapenberg Road turn left into Alexandra Road.(Left towards Vincent Palloti hospital)
(Opposite Pinlands Railway Station) Left into Oude Molen Eco Village;
Once in village, look for the Riverlodge sign 10m after entry on the right.

10 minues from the Cape Town Central:
Take the N2 towards Airport;
Follow the signs to the Airport on Settlers Way.
Take Exit 10 Raapenberg Road (Pinelands).
From Raapenberg Road turn left into Alexandra Road.
Left into Oude Molen Eco Village;
Once in village, look for the Riverlodge sign 10m after entry on the right.