Escape away to a weekend of luxury, leisure, and ocean views. We explore this iconic getaway, and experience all it has to offer. We’re getting out of town. Dust off that road trip playlist and pack some swimsuits and flip-flops. Just over 40 minutes out of Umhlanga, The View Boutique Hotel & Spa in Amanzimtoti offers a chance to get away without excessive travel time. The drive there cuts through the residential area, making it...
From Coast to Countryside Travelling from the coast, you can taste the fresh mountain air and, as we travelled through the nearby small village, the transition from the tar to the gravel road makes you feel like you have left the chaos of the city life and have entered the calm side of the country and mountains. Warm Introductions As we arrived, we were greeted by big smiles from the staff and duty manager,...
Part of the Drakensberg Experience, Sasi Bush Lodge is a getaway for those who want to reconnect with nature while enjoying their luxury accommodation amenities and phenomenal service. The second half of this year has certainly kept all of us on our toes. Sometimes, you really need that breather from the daily grind, and being somewhere you won’t even get a cell signal so you can fully disconnect. Sasi Bush Lodge lies approximately three and...
We join Umhlanga locals Wesley and Zane on their enchanting exploration of the charming and mystical country of Japan. Our trip to Japan in January 2024 was a beautiful blend of holiday and business venture. Zane and I have always been fascinated by Japan’s rich culture, its advanced beauty products, and the attention to detail in everything they do. The trip served as a perfect opportunity to explore these interests further while also taking a...
A comfortable drive from the Midlands into the bush is our family’s ultimate spoil and preferred “breathing space”! During this weekend trip, we stayed at Thanda Tented Camp at Thanda Safari and absolutely loved it! From the moment we arrived, the staff were super attentive and friendly. The Game Drives Our weekend started with a quick but very delicious late lunch. We then left for our first game drive of the trip, with reasonably...
Drakensberg Experience invited us to explore the beauty of, and the fun things to do in, Central Drakensberg. From getting our hearts racing at Vertical Rush Adventure Centre to the amazing accommodation and food at Champagne Castle Hotel, it was a truly memorable trip. Only a three-hour drive from Umhlanga, Central Drakensberg is the perfect escape from day-to-day life to ease the mind and body surrounded by breathtaking scenery, but also to ignite your...
You have just tied the knot and said ‘I do’ to a future together. Now you want to celebrate the new chapter. Forget about going overseas! South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful honeymoon spots. We share four amazing destinations that will have you and your partner swooning while you’re honeymooning. Treat yourself and your partner to an oasis of tranquillity with breathtaking views, unsurpassed natural spoils, and the serenity of...
Have a luxurious, one-of-a-kind experience in this urban and cutting edge escape. The Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga is an upscale, modern, sleek and sophisticated property which seeks to provide genuine, heartfelt hospitality and inspiring magical moments that matter. The meetings and events area comprises eight elegant meeting and conference venues, fitted with state-of-the-art equipment including video conferencing capabilities and free high-speed Wi-Fi. The ballroom seats 600 guests in a cinema style and leads into...
The Hypersphere Mini by Hyperice Packed with Power! This massage ball fits into the palm of your hand with three speeds of vibration – low, medium, and high. You can roll it over your muscles, wherever they need some loosening up. The compact, textured, vibrating Hypersphere Mini is affordable, travel-friendly and fitness enthusiasts swear by it. Ideal for rolling out after a workout, but also great for those long workdays spending too much time sitting down....
With three outstanding accommodations to choose from, you’ll find the right one for you on your next adventure into the bush. mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve Located in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, just two and a half hours drive from Durban; it is the home to sister-lodges Biyela and Mthembu. Carefully built by hand by members of the local Mthembu and Biyela Zulu clans, allowing the guests to immerse themselves in...