The December holiday break is just around the corner and it really could not have come sooner. For the most part, 2020 has been the year that we’ve all stayed indoors and now that we are free to roam again, and to go hiking, you might need a little refresher about how to avoid
“It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.” ― Robert Louis Stevenson Recently, people all over the world have started practicing forest
Hiking is not just an activity that is going to stretch your mind. After a few kilometers out on the trail, the first pangs of hunger are bound to start pulling your attention away from the gorgeous sights and place it firmly on whatever snacks you have packed away in your backpack. Whether or
Hiking Trails The Lowveld has some of the naturally most beautiful landscapes in South Africa. Because of all the stunning landscapes and all the truly beautiful locations to be found, many hiking trails have been made for people to explore the beauty of the lowveld up close. Bermanizi has a wonderful hiking trail that
Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. The air is cool and everything is slower but the colours of the landscape gets painted in beautiful earthy colours. Many trees and flowers will be coloured in bright oranges, yellows and reds and browns. When the landscape starts to grow dark and dull and devoid
When heading out for a day hike on one of our amazing hiking trails in Mpumalanga, there are a few essentials that you should be taking with you. In our monthly blog, we'll be sharing a helpful list of essential backpacking items that you should consider packing. We're keeping the list light and easy,
Enjoying a hike in Mpumalanga, out in nature with friends, is always a pleasure. Often we are so engrossed in conversation that we miss the little important things that nature has to offer us. Mindful hiking is literally remembering to stop and look around you ever now and then. Touch the grass or flowers,
When you’ve tracked all the trails, walked all the walks, and pretty much seen all there is to see, it is easy to become disenchanted with the whole hiking experience. You may even find that you are on the verge of giving up your fledging hobby well before you have experienced all that there
It’s that time of the year again. With Christmas less than two weeks away, you might be one of those people who planned to have your shopping done by now, but like many of us, simply left it too late! Should you have someone in your life who is a passionate hiker, our list
When was the last time you picked up a travel magazine, or browsed pictures of South Africa online, and simply marvelled at the exquisite beauty of our country? From the gorgeous mountains of the Drakensberg and the green midlands of Kwa-Zulu Natal to the lush coastline and its gorgeous blue waves, it is difficult
