Looking west from Giant’s View Estate reveals the iconic mountain peak Giants Castle, which gives the Estate its name and which is part of the Drakensberg mountain range. These mountains play an important role in the prehistory and history of KwaZulu-Natal; they were home to...
With yet another lockdown to go through, I find myself yearning for the peace and serenity and slow paced lifestyle of the Giant's View Estate. There, at the Giant's View Estate situated on the Kamberg Road, in Rosetta on the Midlands Meander, you have uninterrupted views...
What pictures come to mind when someone mentions the KZN Midlands? Do you imagine rolling green hills, old mist-belt forests, small country villages, a slower pace of life, speciality shops, vibey coffee shops and restaurants, log fires in chilly weather … all of this and...
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...
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...