Getting Married in the Mountains
Plan on getting married in the Mountains? The Nest Hotel located in the Central Drakensberg is the perfect spot to say, “I do”. Picture Cathkin Peak as your backdrop with the surrounding rolling hills of the Drakensberg Mountains. It does not get more romantic than...
Packing list for Winter Holidays in the Drakensberg Mountains
In this post you can find the packing list for winter holidays in the Drakensberg Mountains. If you are anything like me, I try to pack everything bar the kitchen sink! My thought is rather pack it just in case you need it. You have decided it is time to spend your...
Christmas in July 15 – 17 July 2022
At The Nest Hotel we are celebrating Christmas in July 15 – 17 July 2022. Located in the Central Drakensberg, The Nest Hotel is a family hotel that has been open for nearly 90 years. The main attraction of the Central Drakensberg is the mighty Drakensberg Mountains, a...
A River Runs Through It
Picture-postcard sunsets, stunning landscape scenery and a river that runs through the property. The perfect setting for a romantic getaway in the Central Drakensberg! We are well into Autumn now with Winter only a few short weeks away. This is one of the favourite...
The Polar Bear Swim Challenge
Come and join us for the annual Drakensberg Polar Bear Swim Challenge. It is a swim event that takes place every year in June. All in aid of providing food and shelter to animals in need. The Drakensberg Polar Bear Swim Challenge started back in the early 2000s at...
Climb the Mountain
“Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so that you can see the world, not so the world can see you”, David McCullough Jr. Relax and enjoy exquisite views over the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg...
Cruising around the Central Drakensberg
We wish we could say we have seen Tom cruising around the Central Drakensberg, but sadly we have not! On the plus side, what a positive boost to KZN tourism and putting the Central Drakensberg on the map, so to speak. “This is an amazing opportunity, not just for the...
The Curse of the Pom Pom Weed
The pom pom weed (Campuloclinium macrocephalum) was introduced into South Africa from Brazil as an ‘ornamental flower. It has since spread into the wild and established itself in many areas of South Africa. It is a highly invasive weed and becoming a serious threat to...
Autumn offerings in the Central Drakensberg
With the onset of Autumn and cooler weather approaching, we thought it time to warm you up with some of the offerings in the Central Drakensberg. If you have been planning to get away, now is your chance! Come and experience the beautiful mountains and their fine...
Exploring the Champagne Valley on Foot
Exploring the Champagne Valley on foot is one of the most popular activities in the Central Drakensberg. From Trail Runs to Park Runs and more! There are a number of options to choose from and you can choose to join a group run, or venture out with friends and family...