Soak up the charm
of a working farm DEBASHINE THANGEVELO SEVERAL months after the first wave of the coronavirus hit South Africa, I was invited to go on a road trip and enjoy a stayover in the Drakensberg. After being cooped up at home, coupled with being bulldozed by intense emotions of stress, fear and uncertainty, it was a no-brainer to say yes. After all, I get to do two of my favourite things: soak up the sights in a Ford EcoSport Ambiente Auto, which trumps doing so in my sedan and feeling every pothole to those nasty bumps on them gravel
inner roads, and I get to enjoy some downtime and bask in serenity at a hidden gem called Dalmore Guest Farm, which is a family-run business by Pippa and her husband. Honestly, I was aching to escape with my loved one. Aside from being ecofriendly and fuel-efficient, our ride was spacious and comfy. The Bluetooth capability allowed us to enjoy our favourite tunes and I was also able to charge my phone in the cable port provided. We arrived at our destination, which is a
working farm by the way, with no signs of travel fatigue. In the near distance, some animals were grazing on the field oblivious to our gaze. And closer to the accommodation, several furry friends were playfully darting across the lawn. Best of all, the sounds of nature and little ones frolicking about, were most relaxing. The accommodation here include fully furnished luxury cottages, catering to small and large groups, rondavels, as well as rooms accommodating 2 or more people.
