There are 5 railway stations in the Upper Highway – Kloof, Gillitts, Hillcrest, Botha’s Hill and Inchanga. The well known Umgeni Steam Railway train travels between the Kloof and Inchanga stations at the end of every month. Of the 5 station buildings, 2 are occupied by restaurants (Kloof and Hillcrest) and the Inchanga station
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Waterford Manor
Having spent a lot of time on the main part of the Midlands Meander (Howick through to Nottingham Road) I was excited to be able to spend some time in Rosetta. I had used the R103 – Rosetta road as a through road to Mooi River on more than one occasion, but this would be
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Lake Eland Game Reserve and the Oribi Gorge
For many years my husband and I have discussed going to visit Lake Eland Game Reserve as we wanted to walk over the suspension bridge. But it was all talk and no action. Finally instead of talking we went on the 27 April 2021. Lake Eland opens at 7am and it would take us approximately 2
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Springside Nature Reserve
My family moved to Hillcrest from Dundee in 1987 and I attended Hillcrest High School. I got married in 1994 and my husband and I stayed in New Germany, then moved to Cape Town and then moved to a rented place in Kloof KZN. We then bought a house in 2002 in Kloof. Both of
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Izimbali Coffee Cafe
Looking for a destination coffee shop with lots of fresh air and a lovely view? Take a drive to the wonderful Izimbali Coffee Cafe in Pietermaritzburg. This family run coffee shop on a farm does not only offer delicious food and coffee, but also activities for the exercise orientated. Exercise : There
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Memorial Park is a Dogs Delight
We do not take our dogs regularly to Memorial Park in Kloof, so we were pleasantly surprised at all the changes that had been made since we were last there. The playground is now fenced and I am sure parents are happy that no dogs can worry kids while they are playing and that there
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AmmaZulu Gardens and Sculpture Precinct
Discover Kloof’s hidden treasure, AmmaZulu Gardens and Sculpture Precinct, a 20 acre garden with towering trees and wildly imaginative sculptures. There are over 120 sculptures made by artists from all over the world and they can be found scattered all over the garden and hidden between the trees and plants. The AmmaZulu Gardens
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Meet the Genio 3 Micro Coffee Roaster
Genio Roasters recently announced the Genio 3 micro coffee roaster, a new 3kg coffee roaster that will redefine the micro roasting landscape. The Genio 3 is ideal for beginner or sample roasting. The roaster is extremely mobile and compact, making it easy to install and start roasting. Genio sees their range of coffee roasters as
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Herman Kleinhans : Ruite Oop
“The theme of the album is ‘Life in South Africa’ and it addresses various topics – ranging from depression to love.” Herman Kleinhans Ruite Oop Album There are few singers who are able to create music that truly speaks to the heart. With his latest album, RUITE OOP, Herman Kleinhans proves that he is