Escape to the Drakensberg
Before you put your great escape into action by looking for property for sale, try scouting some of the best locations for peaceful living in South Africa. In this article, we look at why the Drakensberg should be on your list by looking at the lifestyle and activities that wait in this scenic area.
Sometimes you just need to escape, but before looking at property for sale and considering a life changing move, it might be a good idea to scout potential locations. If peace and quiet is what you are after, then you should definitely add the Drakensberg to your list of areas.
Boasting some of the most incredible scenery on offer in South Africa, this area is sure to leave you breathless. However, despite the quiet, farm-style atmosphere, there is still plenty of adventure on offer in the Drakensberg to keep things interesting.
The locals in this area are extremely welcoming, so don’t be surprised to get into engaging conversations when out running errands or just enjoying a cup of coffee.
The focus here is on simple living, but there are still a lot of modern conveniences at your fingertips. There are no major shopping malls around, but the variety of shops range from quirky gift stores to grocery shops and furniture stores.
You may run into a little traffic en route to the Drakensberg from Durban, as the one main road is also used by trucks and loaded vehicles, but it is a small price to pay when compared to the overall experience.
Take on the Midlands Meander to fill up on farm-style cuisine while checking out some of the more popular tourist hot spots and see just why the country lifestyle can be so enchanting.
There are occasional spikes of excitement and volume near the city, and this is often around the times of popular music festivals that head into town. Splashy Fen, which started in 1990, is arguably the headline event in the area each year, but there are other festivals that cater for all kinds of musical tastes.
Heading out of the city, you are faced with a wide variety of hikes, wildlife viewing, river rafting, abseiling and quad biking opportunities that will never get old.
Plan a short escape to the Drakensberg and you’ll soon see why this area is loved not only by locals, but by previous visitors from around the world.
