This season, swap misty mornings for salty air and make time to explore the charm, flavour and fun of Ballito and Umhlanga. Winter is the perfect excuse for a quick coastal escape—think warm sunshine, fresh seafood by the sea, and charming towns ready to be explored. Sure, the beaches are beautiful (and yes, you will want to kick off your shoes), but there’s so much more to discover beyond the sand. I’ve curated the ultimate...
Unleash your creativity, challenge yourself outdoors, and indulge in the region’s culinary delights. When it comes to the chilly seasons, it’s tempting to hibernate with a warm cup of tea, a cosy blanket, and a favourite show. But winter has so much more to offer! From outdoor adventures to creative pursuits, there are plenty of ways to stay active and engaged. We’ve rounded up some fun activities and hobbies to get you out of hibernation...
Safety while staying in the mountains is essential, so before you head out for a berg adventure, here are a few tips and recommendations of places to stay. Living in the Midlands has many perks, one in particular is the majestic Drakensberg Mountain range, which is just a stone’s throw away for a quick getaway. The berg offers ample places to explore and to stay, whether indoors or outdoors. You’ll never run out of things...
An Inspiring Long Weekend of Music, Magic, and Memories in the Drakensberg. Splashy Fen Music Festival has officially wrapped, and by all accounts, the 2025 edition was the most magical one yet. From the moment the gates opened on Thursday, 17 April to the last note played on Sunday night, 8,000 festival-goers soaked up four glorious days of sunshine, music, and connection in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg. After a few days of pre-festival...
One word: SPECTACULAR! This unique destination is more than worth the drive to get there. The journey to Thonga isn’t easy as the last 1.5 hours drive is on a sandy, bumpy road at a slow speed. The hotel is the only lodging for miles and miles in a protected area. The location is truly unique, with only 12 thatched rooms for guests, so the privacy is unparalleled. (At arrival, we changed our booking from...
This year, we want to show some love by showing you a few local spots where you can indulge in Valentine’s celebrations. This holiday can be somewhat one-sided and only focus on love between romantic couples, but love comes in all forms, so we also made sure to include options for those who might be flying solo right now and would want to gift themselves or those who would love to celebrate the love between...
Did you know our countryside has a few fabulous waterfalls? Here are several to add to your next outing if you haven’t seen them before. Ranging from easy to more challenging, get your splash on! You’ll never fall short of an adventure and scenic splendour here in the Midlands, from trail runs, and hikes, to vast fields, forests, and not to mention mountains! There is plenty to choose from, but we have a few other...
We spent a weekend in the mountains, snuggling by a fire under the stars, and waking up to a true country living at Khotso Lodge & Horse Trails. As the year speeds to a close, faster than we care to admit, it’s worth taking a moment to escape and reflect on the months that have passed. A weekend getaway to the great outdoors offers the perfect opportunity, and I was fortunate enough to do just...
Sleeping under the open sky, swimming beneath a waterfall, and forging new friendships, this experience promises both physical challenges and enduring memories. The Drakensberg is one of those places where people lose their souls, not in a negative way, but in the sense that they let go, find themselves, and tend to always return. The mountains are fortresses of solitude and it is an incredible experience exploring their vast lands. If you haven’t...
Despite exciting signs of snow on the mountain tops on Tuesday morning, the Splashy Fen Festival site has come alive with over 800 early campers who arrived to glorious weather at the foothills of the rolling Underberg mountains for #splashy2023. Underberg, 6 April 2023: The beautiful sun is out in full force, the campsite is filling up with happy campers and the festivities are well underway in Underberg as the 33rd Annual Splashy Fen...