Dec 9, 2025
Experience The Vulture Hide While Staying At The Nest Hotel High above the valleys of the Central Drakensberg, great wings circle on the thermals, riding the mountain winds with effortless grace. Watching Cape Vultures and Bearded Vultures at close range is one of the...
Dec 2, 2025
As the year draws to a close, the Drakensberg Mountains come alive with one of South Africa’s most vibrant celebrations – the Smoking Dragon Festival. Nestled beneath the majestic Amphitheatre, this annual event is a fusion of music, art and nature that perfectly...
Nov 25, 2025
Tucked into the rolling foothills of the Central Drakensberg, The Nest Hotel is a place where mornings begin with birdsong and evenings close with silhouettes of raptors gliding against a fading sky. With Birding Big Day taking place on 6 December, there is no better...
Nov 18, 2025
In a world that never stops buzzing, where our phones constantly light up with notifications and our days blur between screens and schedules, taking time to disconnect has become more than a luxury – it’s a necessity. At The Nest Hotel, nestled in the heart of...
Nov 11, 2025
Who says you need to drive to the coast to feel the sand beneath your toes? Just a short drive from The Nest Hotel, you’ll find one of the Drakensberg’s most unique and surprising attractions – Cayley Beach Club, fondly known as “The Only Beach in the Berg.” A Slice...
Nov 4, 2025
There’s something magical about enjoying a good glass of wine with a mountain view — the way the sunlight filters through your glass, the crisp Berg air swirling with vineyard aromas, and that slow, unhurried pace that reminds you you’re exactly where you should be....
