If you are looking for a local getaway but not sure where to go, a 2h40 hr drive from Durban central is all it takes to transport you from the hustle and bustle of city life into nature at its best. We want to tell you about a little gem called Emdoneni Lodge in Hluhluwe as well as our experiences…
Umthunzi Hotel and Conference is centrally located and a short 1.5hr drive from Durban. As with most places on the Hibiscus Coast you get the feeling you are in the middle of nowhere, where in fact there is a petrol station, restaurants and the Port Shepstone Country Club just around the corner. Immediately when arriving we were drawn to the spacious…
We all know money is tight and holidays aren’t something many of us can splurge on but Gooderson Leisure – operating since 1957 – is run on the ethos of good value, good fun. Our recent trip to the Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge and the Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge in Hluhluwe was just that. Both lodges are nestled in the heart…
de Charmoy, only 5 minutes from King Shaka Airport, and 15 minutes from Gateway, is an unexpected hidden treasure, tucked away in the canelands of Verulam (neighbour of Dube Trade Port). Established in 1999, de Charmoy Estate is a family owned and run estate, run by Lauren and her parents, Cathy and Barnard de Charmoy. Recently Durbanite had the opportunity…
Durbanite recently had the pleasure of staying at the Hilton Durban. We submersed ourselves in the thought of being a tourist in our own city for the weekend. The Hilton Durban welcomed ‘the hubster’ and I with warm lighting, open spaces, charming ocean-inspired décor and welcoming smiles! The staff were fantastic and after a quick check-in it was up to the 14th…
A single day is really not enough to thank your dad for all that he has done. This Father’s Day, leave lasting memories with your perfect host – Hilton Durban. Choose from two exclusive restaurants and indulge in an afternoon of culinary delights. VASCO’S RESTAURANT Treat Dad to a decadent Braai Buffet where he will be spoilt for choice with…
The ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris (formerly the Protea Hotel Hluhluwe) has received several soft refurbishments, with further developments in the pipeline including an additional conference room, two four-bed, self-catering rondavels and a signature five-star, self-catering thatched Safari Lodge for six people. The Lodge, set amongst the property’s many fever trees and indigenous vegetation, will allow families and groups to…
This past (very chilly) weekend, we headed up to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, to spend a night at the gorgeous Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. After checking out the weather forecast for the weekend, I knew that there’d be a chance of snow in the Drakensberg, so the temperatures were going to plummet. Luckily, I knew that Granny Mouse have wood-burning…