What they said:

  • Nick and Ronnie:

    • Hey, that's our Tess!

      "Karma Lodge, Kestell...at the end of a very strenuous hike but a great meal at the pub and a great night talking with the owner."

    • It's a big kitchen.

      "The best jam ever at the Karma Lodge....so I had 16 pieces of toast...it was free!"

    • Vera Ann's jams, everybody loves them

      Top 5 Meals so far...

      1. Beef fillet, fried potatoes and vegetables- Mantenga Lodge, Swazi
      2. Spaghetti Dinner and Salad- Sobantu Guest Farm, Swazi
      3. Warm Apple tart- Friends Restaurant, Clarens, SA
      4. Jamie's steak fillet, mashed potatoes and vegetables- Sondzela, Swazi
      5. Tie: Jams- Karma Lodge, Kestell and Spicy chicken pizza- Cinsta pub

  • Christina Travelbug: Lots of good Karma

    "Anyone who loves hiking in the 'Berg and who is keen to avoid the crowds and expensive tourist hype check out Karma Backpackers in Kestell (Free State near Harrismith). The owners are gorgeous AND they know all about hiking in Golden Gate, Royal Natal and other close by parks! Best advise for hiking I ever got and best mountain experience too!!!"

  • Dean and Danielle (unforgettable!): Good Karma

    "..., we wanted somewhere to chill out and recharge our batteries and Karma was certainly the place for that."

  • Gunther and Bettina: Testimonials

    "... Karma Backpackers in Kestell (Vera Ann and Luceo) (good starting point to the Sentinel Walk, with the famous chain ladders! Be on top of the Amphitheater!). "

  • Andre and Carolin: They did it all

    "Welch ein Tag. Er beginnt mit Sonnenschein, fuehrt uns durch reizvolle Landschaften und kontrastreiche Doerfer, hinauf in die Drakensberge und endet mit einem unglaublichen Freiheitsgefuehl, welches man nicht zu beschreiben vermag."

    "Wer einmal die Sonnenstrahlen auf den gelben und roten Felsformationen aus Sandstein hat tanzen sehen, der versteht schnell, warum der Nationalpark den Namen "Goldenes Tor" traegt. Das Farbenspiel des Lichts wirkt faszinierend und zieht den Besucher sofort in seinen Bann."

  • Dean Foster: Ever helpful

    Our heartfelt thanks for all his help to us as well as to our visitors. His profound knowledge of Southern Africa and his generosity in sharing that knowledge well outside his own interest (Dean is a professional Tour Organiser) is very hard to reward.

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