Category Archives: Drakensberg

Majestic Cathkin Peak revealed after a few days of rain and mist

Posted on July 6, 2017 by momsmeanderings

March 2017  :  Champagne Castle Hotel Our weekend in the Drakensberg was coming to an end.  Hubby and I were leaving the following day and up to this point we hadn’t seen the mountain peaks.  It would have been disappointing … Continue reading →

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Mountains and valleys, flowers and moss … and waterfalls

Posted on June 29, 2017 by momsmeanderings

March 2017 : Champagne Castle Hotel Early morning mist hung over the forest and clouds shrouded the highest peaks but the weather report was positive .. no rain.   The hiking trail to the Sphinx which hubby and I have done several times … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls, bridges, steps and a forest

Posted on June 17, 2017 by momsmeanderings

March 2017 :  Champagne Castle Hotel – Central Drakensberg Hubby and I went for an afternoon stroll on Mike’s Path, a short circular trail passed the upper dams, through the forest and back to the dams … … We spotted a … Continue reading →

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Along a country road …

Posted on June 9, 2017 by momsmeanderings

…. at the foothills of the Drakensberg.  Leaving the hotel gate … Basket sellers outside the entrance to catch tourists .. and me !    When in the Berg buy basket ware, it’s strong, durable and made by rural women The … Continue reading →

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Horses at Champagne Castle

Posted on June 6, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Hubby and I began on our walk along the country road from the hotel to Monk’s Cowl car park passing the kiddies farmyard and paddocks.   A road walk seemed a better option than hiking up the mountain with low cloud and a possibility of … Continue reading →

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Champagne Castle Hotel

Posted on June 3, 2017 by momsmeanderings

I am featuring the hotel (or part thereof)  in this post for those who haven’t seen my previous posts on our visits over the years.  The hotel is nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg in the Champagne Valley ..  photo … Continue reading →

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Chapel in the mountains and mist

Posted on June 2, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Who doesn’t love a wedding?!!  A perfect spot for memorable nuptials in the mountains of the majestic Berg …   I took this photo through the closed glass doors :  chapel was ready for influx of wedding helpers the following day .. … Continue reading →

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A weekend in the Central Drakensberg

Posted on May 31, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Moving on from our idyllic holiday in the Transkei, hubby and I spent a weekend at one of our favourite spots in the Drakensberg … Champagne Castle Hotel. As usual, I’ve taken more than enough photographs!!!   Majestic mountains are like the sea.  One … Continue reading →

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Drakensberg landscape

Posted on May 14, 2016 by momsmeanderings

Today was an indoor .. tea and homemade scones topped with strawberry jam and fresh cream .. yummy beef stew supper .. cuddle under blankets .. kind-of day.  It has rained the entire day.   Very light rain to a good soaking rain off … Continue reading →

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The Cavern in the Northern Drakensberg

Posted on April 21, 2016 by momsmeanderings

Before hubby and I head off to the Midlands again for the weekend, this time for a family wedding, here are some more pics from our stay at The Cavern in the Drakensberg It was rainy, misty and chilly on our … Continue reading →

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