{"id":37993,"date":"2025-04-26T14:08:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T12:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=37993"},"modified":"2025-04-26T14:08:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T12:08:27","slug":"nature-nostalgia-and-family-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2025\/04\/26\/nature-nostalgia-and-family-moments\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature, nostalgia and family moments"},"content":{"rendered":"

From charming cottage life at Three Tree Hill near Bergville, to full-on family fun at The Cavern, we discovered the magic of the Drakensberg – one walk, one delicious meal, and one simple pleasure at a time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s no denying that the Drakensberg is ideal for family travel. Open space, fresh air and the kind of setting that encourages you to slow down and simply be together. We stepped away from the usual routine and found a slower pace, where the days felt fuller and the distractions fewer.<\/p>\n

First stop: Three Tree Hill<\/strong>
\nPerched on a ridge overlooking the historic Spioenkop battlefield, Three Tree Hill is more than a lodge – it\u2019s a love letter to heritage, history and nature. The area is rich in stories of the South African War, and battlefield tours can be arranged for those interested in exploring this significant chapter of our past. Our cottage – the original farmhouse – was all charm and comfort, with wooden floors, cosy decor and stunning bushveld views from a wide veranda. But what truly set this place apart was the attention to detail – bedtime storybooks and teddies waiting for the kids, freshly baked rusks at the tea station, and little baskets to collect eggs each morning.<\/p>\n