Well well well, it has been the longest time since I last managed to get away! I suppose one can berate this, but if the business is going great and that has been the reason for not geting away, then who am I to complain.
This past weekend I managed to get away to Schoemanskloof again. For the uninformed - to get to Schoemanskloof from Gauteng you take the N4 towards Nelspruit. Just after the Machadodorp tollgate you will be confronted with a choice of roads - straight on you go past SAPPI, and if you fork left you go via Schoemanskloof. It rejoins the N4 again closer to Nelspruit.
Beautiful area. You are surrounded by mountains in this unspoiled valley. It is very definitely worth the drive, but even better if you decide to stay over at one of the places available. Come on - treat yourself, just one night on your way to the Kruger National Park maybe. You will not be sorry.
Old Joe's Kaia, Indabushe Eco Lodge and Kilmorna Manor. All 3 places offering unique experiences to travellers.
Next time you go to Mpumalanga or the Kruger - do yourself a favour and sleep over for a night. It will be well worth your while!