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Essential Items Every Birder Should Keep in Their Car

Essential Items Every Birder Should Keep in Their Car

Birdwatching in the Drakensberg is a truly rewarding experience, with its rich biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and an abundance of bird species to spot. Whether you’re an experienced birder or just starting out, being well-prepared can make all the difference in...
Embracing the Winter Solstice at The Nest Hotel in the Drakensberg

Embracing the Winter Solstice at The Nest Hotel in the Drakensberg

As the days grow shorter and the crisp mountain air settles in, the Winter Solstice marks a special time in the Drakensberg. The longest night of the year, typically around June 21st, is a moment of stillness and reflection—a time to embrace nature’s beauty and find...
Getting Your Vitamin D Fix at The Nest

Getting Your Vitamin D Fix at The Nest

There’s nothing quite like basking in the golden glow of the Drakensberg sun, breathing in the fresh mountain air, and letting nature recharge your soul. At The Nest Hotel, we believe in the power of the great outdoors – and what better way to soak up some much-needed...
The Great Migration

The Great Migration

The Brown-Veined White Butterflies Return to The Nest Hotel Every year, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds across South Africa—the mass migration of the brown-veined white butterfly (Belenois aurota). If you’ve been at The Nest Hotel in the past few days, you may...