To a casual observer looking at a map of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, Highmoor Nature Reserve might seem to be rather unexciting, a small corner of the Park tucked into the elbow of Giant’s Castle Reserve and away from the challenging heights of the main...
The atmosphere at Giants View Do you love the mountains?Peace and quiet, serenity, calm, the taste of possibility.Wind blowing, birds chirping watching the clouds go by.Greenfields, the distant sound of a lawnmower.A patchwork of waving grass in the sun, like a Mexican wave, as far as...
You may be living in a city and looking at the year ahead thinking you cannot do another busy year in the big smoke. The thought of facing another year full of hours wasted in traffic and frantic schedules can be all too overwhelming at...
In November last year, we decided as a family that it would be a fabulous idea to ditch the recipe books, hours of slaving away in the kitchen and the endless holiday cleaning up by going out for Christmas lunch. After many years of hosting...
Our vision at Giant's View Estate has always been to create a development that celebrates the outdoor environment and gives buyers the opportunity to enjoy to the fullest the country lifestyle and the beauty that the area has to offer. This is why our development...
The Ruby Orchard is an absolutely beautiful home and decor shop situated at Yard 41 in Howick. This is the ultimate home decor and gifting store which exudes taste and style, a creative oasis in the little country town of Howick. Being a person who is...
Kamberg Nature Reserve is one of the smallest of the KZN Wildlife resorts which lies in the foothills of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. It's an easy 40 minute drive from Giant's View Estate and is an unspoiled beauty with so few visitors you really feel that...
La Petite France is a beautiful and charming cheese factory and cafe situated on the Karkloof road near Howick. It is a hidden gem on the meander which is home to the best brie and camembert to hit South African shores. La Petite France cheese...
Flamme Rouge Cycle Cafe is a fairly new, trendy little cafe situated in the Gowrie Village in Nottingham Road. This is such a fresh concept, combining cycling with coffee, a meandering cyclist's dream. The perfect spot to fuel up at during your energetic Sunday ride. The...
We recently took a Sunday drive down the Meander to explore some new Midlands treasures. One of the Cafe's we visited was the The Blue Cow Deli and Coffee Shop at The Gourmet Greek. It is situated on a beautiful estate in Lion's River. The...