The Drakensberg Night Skies
A weekend of astronomical wonders discovering the Drakensberg night skies. With Dr. Derek Fish to guide you around our beautiful, dark, autumn skies. He is here to answer all your questions as you gaze up to the starry skies. Watch the most beautiful painting unfold...
Has Winter Come Early?
Some days it does feel like winter has come early! Last week we saw the first Autumn snowfall on the Drakensberg range this year. And while it was just a sprinkling of snow, the temperatures plummeted considerably. Winter only sets in towards the end of June, so we...
Flow Yoga at The Nest Hotel
Valley Yoga with Tania is offering Flow Yoga at The Nest Hotel. Stretch your body and your mind with this creative flow. The bowling green at The Nest doubles up as the perfect spot to meet with Tania. Besides being a championship bowling green, it is the space where...
Freedom Day in the Mountains
We wish you all a splendid Freedom Day and hope you are enjoying a well-deserved break! It started off as a chilly morning here in the mountains, but the sun is out, and it is warming up. Hopefully wherever you are the day lends to some outdoor activities with the...
Farmers Market in the Central Drakensberg
Welcome to the new Farmers Market in the Central Drakensberg – The Farmers Lawn. Upon arriving at the crossroad that leads you to the Central Drakensberg, is a new kid on the block. Located diagonally across from Thokosiza on selected Saturdays is The Farmers Lawn. It...
10 Reasons to Marry in Autumn
We give you 10 Reasons to Marry in Autumn and why it is such a popular choice! One of the first things that come to mind when planning your wedding is setting the date. Rather than thinking about a date, start with a season. Then plan your date around that season....
Mother’s Day in the Mountains
What are your plans for Mother’s Day weekend in May? Fancy getting away to the Drakensberg to spend Mother's Day in the Mountains? We have planned a special supper theatre for our guests on Saturday night, 8 May 2021. An event that ties in perfectly with Mother’s Day....
Recommended Hikes to Waterfalls and Pools
Hikes to Waterfalls and Pools With the onset of Autumn, hiking becomes a favourite pastime in the Central Drakensberg. Indeed travelers are drawn to the weather, crisp champagne air, and blue skies. Also add to that the autumn colours that contrast the landscape in...
Upcoming events – including the Oxpecker Trail Run
The Oxpecker Trail Run and more... As we head into the best time of the year in the Drakensberg, it is not hard to understand why. Apart from the vibrant Autumn colours, the weather is perfect for outdoor activities! May is around the corner and it is jam-packed with...
Bowls is a sport anyone can play!
Bowls is a sport anyone can play! The words, Nest Hotel and Bowls are often associated in one sentence. The Nest Hotel is the number one venue for a game of bowls in the Central Drakensberg! With three championship bowling greens and a resident coach, what more could...