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I tiny hole to fit through inside the Bat Cave

The Bat Cave Adventure, Krugersdorp

I am standing in a field outside Krugersdorp looking for a hole in the ground. This is not a metaphor. The guide is somewhere ahead, walking through dry grass, and we are following him because apparently this is where the cave is—not a cliff face, not a dramatic entrance, just a field, and somewhere in it, a vertical drop of seventeen meters into the earth. It felt a bit weird. It was a bit weird. ... Continue Reading
Two hikers on top of the chain ladders at the Tugela Falls hike

Your Complete Guide to Hiking Tugela Falls

Imagine standing at the edge of the world — wind pulling at your jacket, 3,000 metres of thin mountain air in your lungs, and a river sliding silently over a cliff edge a few steps away, disappearing into a valley nearly a kilometre below. No guardrails. No crowds. Just you, the Drakensberg escarpment, and the raw, unfiltered scale of Africa's highest waterfall. That moment doesn't come easy — it costs you a long drive, a bumpy 4x4 ride, a set of chain ladders that will test your nerve, and several hours of honest climbing. But ask anyone who has stood at the top of Tugela Falls, and they'll tell you the same thing: every step was worth it. This guide gives you everything you need to get there safely, smartly, and ready to earn it. ... Continue Reading
A view from below looking up at the Tugela Falls hike chain ladders

Tugela Falls: The Hike That Tried to Break Us (And Almost Did)

Picture this: two grown men, one tent, one sleeping bag, and a storm doing its absolute best to end them—somewhere on top of the Drakensberg in the dead of night. This is the story of Project Tugela Falls. And yes, I would do it again. Project Tugela Falls got an early start. I left Pretoria at 05:00 to be in the Clarens area by 09:00 — a good four-hour drive with a 30-minute pit stop. The goal was to spend the day in Clarens and explore it a bit more. ... Continue Reading
Outside the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre

A Friday in Clarens

If you're searching for Clarens things to do and honestly don't know where to begin, let me save you the scroll. Clarens — the so-called "Jewel of the Free State" — is one of those rare places that manages to be a dinosaur museum, a craft beer destination, an art village, a hiking trailhead, and a mountain-view coffee stop all at once, without breaking a sweat. Nestled in the Maluti Mountains foothills and just 3.5 hours from Joburg, this little town punches well above its weight. We went for one day and barely scratched the surface. This is the story of what we found — and the long list of reasons we're already planning to go back. ... Continue Reading
Pretoria Food Trucks

Pretoria Food Trucks: Where to Find the Best Ones This Weekend

Pretoria's best meals don't have fixed addresses — they have wheels. In 2026, the city's food truck scene has quietly become one of the most exciting dining landscapes in Gauteng, but only if you know where to find it. Markets have shifted, night markets have closed, new ones have opened, and your favourite vendors have moved on without telling you. ... Continue Reading
Pretoria Emergency Contact Numbers

PRETORIA: Emergency Contact Numbers

When disaster strikes in Pretoria—whether it's a medical emergency at 2 AM, a house fire in Centurion, or a snakebite on the Magaliesberg trails—every second counts, and knowing the right number to call can mean the difference between life and death. ... Continue Reading