With the summer months here and the rain pouring down each afternoon, for the hiker, the change in conditions is making their favourite pastime a whole lot more complicated. At Bermanzi, with our hiking trails up in the mountains of Mpumalanga, when the rain comes down, the trails can become a little more slippery
There is nothing quite as invigorating as heading out on a new trail and exploring all that the area has to offer, while enjoying the fresh air. This is why hiking in Mpumalanga is the sort of past time that attracts new hikers and the more experienced people alike. But while hiking is a
Every hiker, especially those who are so keen on hiking that they just want to grab a bag and get outdoors as quickly as possible, need to have a special adventure bag that will make any thoughts of intense planning make you go “What planning?” An adventure bag is something that is basically a
So your weekend away is booked, your bags are packed and you are getting excited about heading out for your first hike. But perhaps some of those butterflies that you are feeling are not just excitement. There could be a hint of apprehension about taking on a hiking trail and experiencing just what it
Hiking in Mpumalanga is one of the most uplifting and exhilarating experiences. It gets the blood pumping, it clears out the cobwebs that are steadily growing in the mind, and it is the perfect time to reflect on your world and think things over. But above all else, hiking can be an action packed
Planning an epic hiking adventure is not just about making sure that you have packed the right gear and booked. A large part of the planning, especially if you intend to tackle one of the longer routes, is to make sure that your body and mind is ready for the journey. For the most
The Best Stretches to do before Hiking Hiking is a wonderfully strenuous activity. Not only does it stretch your mind to places of calm and relaxation but it also gives your body the workout it needs. Even though you might be incredibly fit and a more than occasional hiker, you should still never skip
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
As South Africa emerges from an unexpectedly strange year, one of the best things that you could do to shake the cobwebs is to go hiking in Mpumalanga. The weather is simply gorgeous at Bermanzi at this time of the year. The days are longer, the sun is warmer and the plants are sprouting
