How often do you visit Hillcrest? It’s kind of an in-between area – a middle place if you will – and is often overshadowed by other spots around the KZN countryside and coastlines. It’s time to give this area some love and share a few great places that you must visit during your next Hillcrest trip! Before we do anything, let’s start with food. Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market’s main attraction is their incredible...
As you arrive at River Bend Farm, the river below, surrounding trees and sound of nature relax you immediately. The farm is situated on the Midlands Meander, nestled at the end of the road on a bluff overlooking the Lions River as it meanders in a horseshoe around the farm. The views overlooking the river and forests are spectacular and the country air is refreshing. We drove the car right up to our room...
A comfortable drive from the Midlands into the bush is our family’s ultimate spoil and preferred “breathing space”! During this weekend trip, we stayed at Thanda Tented Camp at Thanda Safari and absolutely loved it! From the moment we arrived, the staff were super attentive and friendly. The Game Drives Our weekend started with a quick but very delicious late lunch. We then left for our first game drive of the trip, with reasonably...
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...
Welcome to an exquisite four-star architectural masterpiece nestled in the quaint town of Hilton Pietermaritzburg. ANEW Hotel Hilton exudes old-world charm while being renowned for its exceptional, friendly, and efficient service. Whether you’re a lover of the countryside or are simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this is the perfect destination for you. As I stepped inside, the grandiose chandelier hanging from the high ceilings in the foyer caught my eye. It’s a true showpiece that...
Say Goodbye to Winter by Visiting the KZN Coastline! Starting on the South Coast, Pumula Beach Hotel is located on one of the few select beaches in the country that enjoy Blue Flag status. Guests are spoilt for choice with various on-site facilities and those right on the hotel’s doorstep. Enjoy never-ending golden beaches, rock pools, surfing, excellent fishing opportunities, awesome kiddies’ entertainment, or a great massage from the hotel spa, to name a...
Rolling hills, the African bush and a guide through history. Roughly an hour and a half outside of the Midlands, you start to enter the beautiful Drakensberg area, a perfect escape to reset and have a breather surrounded by nature and spectacular views. The Drakensberg Experience kindly invited us to explore the area for a fabulous weekend! Our trip started with a visit to the cosy The Pig & Plough in Winterton. They...
We look at a few camping spots where you can spend a night or two – whether it’s just you, a partner, or the kiddies too. For nature lovers, and those who are looking for a more rugged outing experience and something different than chalets or cottages, camping is the way to go. Whether it’s just for one night or a few, below we look at four camping sites and what they offer, so grab...
Join us as we go back in time and explore a small part of South Africa’s history here on our doorstep. If you enjoyed reading our previous piece about the Love Howick initiative and leaving a legacy, we met Mongezi, our local barista who works at the Legacy Coffee Co. in Howick. We now had the privilege of meeting another student from the Love Howick Entrepreneurship School with an interesting story to tell. Nkosikhona...
From E.T. to Emmys, we focus the lens on local creative Dale Hancock and his career and successes as a professional wildlife filmmaker and photographer who is bringing the wilderness to our doorstep. Howick is a small town, a tiny speck if you will, compared to the rest of our country and the world, but somehow there are many talented people who bring the world to us. If we don’t take the time to find...