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Category: Drakensberg
8 South African World Heritage Sites to add to your Bucket List
South Africa boasts 8 of the world’s official UNESCO World Heritage Sites which are well worth a visit due to their natural, cultural, and historical importance. The next time you have a day or two to spare, make sure you visit one of these South African World Heritage Sites near you: Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng […]
Get up to 40% off with these 11 Valentine’s Day Getaway Specials
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! And with V-Day falling on a Friday, we reckon it’s the perfect excuse for a romantic weekend away. We know the festive season was a budget blaster, so if you’re feeling like you can barely scramble enough pocket change for the car guard, let alone a getaway, check out […]
In Pictures: 30 Reasons to Visit South Africa
We could write a 1,000 page book on why you should visit South Africa, but we reckon it’s a little easier just to give you a visual taste… South Africa is home of the Big 5 – the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. But did you know that there is also the Small 5? […]
Pet Friendly Accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal
There are many people who feel a holiday without their pets simply isn’t worthwhile. After all, what good is an energetic mountain hike, a swim in a glistening lake, or an evening next to the braai if you can’t share it with your furry companion? So just for you, we have compiled a list of […]
Bone Eating Birds of the ‘berg
The Drakensberg Mountain Range is known in Zulu as uKhahlamba which translates to Barrier of Spears. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are some unique feathered predators which haunt its towering, rocky heights and lush lowlands. If you’re hoping to spot some flying bone eaters, here are some of the more interesting […]
Add this to your bucket list: Canopy Tours® South Africa
I’m a total sucker for adventure, so my bucket list grows daily with exciting things to do. One of the activities on my bucket list is a Canopy Tour®. I’ve done plenty of foofi-slides, but I have yet to glide through the treetops like Tarzan in princess mode. While it may not be as hair-raising […]
8 Accommodations where you can see Snow in SA
Many people grow up dreaming of experiencing a white wonderland. Images of snowball fights, building snowmen, and creating snow angels are just some of the ideas one conjures to mind when one thinks of snow. Those who can’t afford an expensive overseas holiday to Switzerland or Russia can rest assured that there is ample opportunity […]
3 More Beautiful Towns Hidden in the Drakensberg’s Shadow
The vast Drakensberg region is filled with stunning scenery, undulating landscapes, and plenty of activities. It spans five of South Africa’s provinces, as well as Lesotho. This is a continuation from last weeks post, and lists three more great towns in the Drakensberg area. Day Four Where: Estcourt See: Fort Durnford, Wagendrift Dam, Weenen Game […]
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