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Relax, unwind, repeat

WE COULD all do with a break after being confined to our homes for several months due to Covid-19.

And an escape, where tranquillity and fresh air are your constant companions, does sound inviting. More so when it is accompanied by panoramic views of rolling green hillsides nestled against the resplendent Berg mountains.

Montusi Mountain Lodge, a four-star establishment in Bergville, Drakensberg, proved to be the ideal getaway.

This cosy retreat has 16

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