As a Canadian who has lived in South Africa for nearly ten years, I have been hesitant about road tripping. The biggest reason is that the idea of piling kids and luggage into my Fiat 500 simply wasn’t a comfortable option! In planning our December holidays last year, my son, Hal, and I knew, without […]
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An Autumn Retreat to the Drakensberg
Summer may be over, but there’s still plenty of time to retreat to the majestic Drakensberg outdoors before the winter chill sets in. Autumn in the Drakensberg The Drakensberg is a stunner all-year-round, but it’s when autumn rolls in that the countryside really shows off her true colours. Between April and May, the lush green […]

Hiking During the Drakensberg Winter
Explore the Oaklands countryside and snow-capped Drakensberg by foot this winter. The cold and dry climate offers perfect conditions for day hikes. The Drakensberg: A Hikers Winter Wonderland Don’t let cold feet keep you from lacing up your hiking boots because winter is the best time of year to hikes into the Drakensberg. The sweltering heat, humidity […]