Taming the Giant 2012

Our first groupie about midway up Giants Ridge

Each year since 2008 now I've tried to make sure I undertake at least one, if not two, multi-day hiking trips to the Drakensberg mountain range in South Africa. Winter is normally best for weather conditions and it's great to experience the colder climate that we don't normally feel in Durban. Our trip up to Giants Castle peak in May 2012 sure lived up to expectations. The … [Read more...]

The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa

A view of the valley below from the Forest Retreat Spa reception.

The Cavern Drakensberg Resort is a venue in the northern Drakensberg World Heritage Site that stooped in history with this resort being first opened for guests back in 1941. These days it is the perfect mountain getaway for families needing an escape from the city life to experience the fresh mountain air, luxurious comforts within the fine accommodation, scrumptious dining and … [Read more...]