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...
2023 is the year to become your best self by working on your physical and mental well-being, but it’s not always so easy. Sometimes you need some guidance, and what better way to help you on your journey than by booking yourself into a retreat hosted by well-being experts? Are You Breathing? When was the last time you dipped your toes in a mountain stream, observed tiny creatures, or touched fine leaves? If you’re...
For those who are from here, and those who are not, you might wonder where you can go to gaze at the lush countryside beauty or faraway mountainscapes whether you’re wanting to have a delicious lunch, go on a peaceful walk, or experience something more extended like a weekend away. Sometimes amazing views can sneak up on you and leave you totally gobsmacked as you come face-to-face with them, and sometimes you can go...
Welcoming the festive season with open arms, spreading joy, fun, food, and creative collaboration that gives back to the community. Light Up uMngeni is an event that strives to bring the uMngeni community together to celebrate each other and artisanship culture during the festive season. uMngeni Tourism is inspired to create an event that not only showcases the town’s festive spirit but also showcases local talent through cuisine, arts, activities, music and attracts foot traffic...
Escape to the pristine North Coast and the lovely town of Ballito for a coastal holiday with this guide created by the locals just for you! Have you ever wanted to escape? Not like a fugitive, but more to have an adventure or holiday. The Midlands is an easy escape for the concrete jungle residents or people who adore nature, but what about the locals who eat, sleep and breathe this area? Where is your...
The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot and there are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Meet Ian Shooter, he has been hiking in the Drakensberg since he was about 10 years old, and there are very few things that he loves more than being out in nature and sharing it with other like-minded people. His goal is to make people love the Drakensberg as much as he does. Ian...
The Rawdons Craft Gin and Beer Experience – join us as we explore a best-kept secret of the Midlands through the eyes of a local, but don’t say anything. We all know how famous the Nottingham Road Brewery is. If you don’t, be sure to taste the most outstanding, smooth, and well-rounded Craft Beers made from the finest quality hops and malted barley, drawing the best water from an artisan well on the grounds. You...