When was the last time you got on the saddle, went for a ride and gathered moments of countryside beauty along the way? Someone once told his friend: “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you may need to be forced to make time for your illness.” So get out there, if you can!…
Still wondering: “should I stay or should I go?” (cue intro to English punk rock band the Clash…) Let’s help. For this weekend of 19-22 March 2021 only, we will let you stay for 3 nights and you only have to pay for 2! Yes, that’s right. But do not hesitate. We only have the…
Berluda lies in the Schoemanshoek Valley, which forms part of a larger community that includes hundreds of disadvantaged households. Apart from alcohol abuse, there is also a high rate of unemployment, as well as abuse in many other forms, that children in this community often have to endure. It is in the light of this…
At Berluda, we do our utmost to manage the human use in the biosphere in order that it may yield maximum sustained benefit to present generations, whilst maintaining its ability to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. OUR 3 PRINCIPAL AIMS OF CONSERVATION 1. The preservation of essential ecological processes and life-support systems,…
Yes. Breathe. Sometimes, a simple thing such as a breath, can be incredibly valuable, as we’ve learned to experience recently with the second wave of COVID-19. So this post simply wants to reach out. To say we feel with those who mourn loss. We hope with those who are currently infected. We celebrate with those…
We think the new addition to our family is just gorgeous! Did you know a baby giraffe consumes between four and six liters of milk a day? Quite an appetite for a fellow that weighs between 50 and 70 kgs at birth. Greetings from a beautiful Berluda!
Good morning from a cold Schoemanshoek! You will not find a better time for stargazing in the Little Karoo. The Southern Cross with its two pointers, Alpha and Beta Centauri, is clearly visible, due to our low pollution levels. Enjoy Oudtshoorn’s wide-open spaces, crisp winter mornings and breathtaking views.
By now we are used to the idea of lockdown, albeit not very excited about it. Life, as we know, changed dramatically over the past few weeks. Coffee dates with friends, a quick chat with the neighbor and even walking the dog became things of the past. Mornings and evenings are starting to get colder…
Time to relax and enjoy this beautiful Sunday morning. With so many garden spots to choose from, you will never run out of options at Berluda!
