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
Does it make sense to use an app when hiking? The whole point of picking a gorgeous hiking trail in Mpumalanga, is to disconnect for a few days and simply enjoy the quiet nature. Getting back in touch with the wild is just about impossible when you have your phone in your face, but
Barefoot walking seems to be all the rage lately. When hiking in Mpumalanga, you can so easily be tempted to kick off your shoes and sink your toes into the lush green grass that our escapement is famous for. But when hitting those tougher hiking trails, the right footwear is a must, and sadly,
Hiking in Mpumalanga is one of the best ways to unwind, forget about your day to day stress and come back to yourself, especially after times of trouble. There are many healthy reasons why you should take the time to stop and smell the roses while hiking, and why you should make time to
Winter has seemingly crept in overnight but that shouldn’t stop you from embarking on a wonderful hiking experience while staying at our warm and cosy self-catering accommodation in Mpumalanga. For many hikers, the weather is hardly something that will put them off of their favourite pastime. Both summer and winter hiking requires some planning
