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
With money soon to be limited, week long hiking in Mpumalanga is bound to become a little more difficult to plan or budget for. So, many hikers are going to have to settle for a day hike to indulge their favourite hobby. Day hikers are considered to be the more at risk group, often
COVID-19 is forcing all of us to be creative in the way that we spend our time. We all like to get outdoors from time to time, but with the lockdown firmly in place for the foreseeable future, we hikers have to look for other ways to get our hiking fix! For many hikers,
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
Ever wondered exactly what makes certain hiking boot brands differ from the next? It’s not the colour, the laces or the materials; it’s the soles. The biggest decision you have to make when planning a hike is the type of shoes you intend on wearing. The right shoe can make your hiking experience feel
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
