Mahai Camp Weekend. Two nights under the Amphitheatre. Bed’s nearly made.
Unclip the two straps, then roll the bag out. Five turns, five things packed inside.
The weekend · in the beanieMahai Camp WeekendHosted by Brenton. Two nights by the river, under the Amphitheatre.Roll the first turn to find out
Dates · on the headlampFri–Sun, 22–24 January 2027Arrive from 15:00SAST on Friday. Pack up by 10:00 on Sunday.Roll the second turn to find out
The campsite · on the mapMahai CampsiteRoyal Natal National Park, KZN Drakensberg. River-side sites with the Amphitheatre on the skyline.Roll the third turn to find out
Bring · in the tin mugYour sleeping bag, a beanie, your own mug and meat for the braaiThe full list is in the invitation.Roll the fourth turn to find out
The plan · on the noteTugela Gorge on Saturday, the rock pools, a long braaiThen early nights in very good sleeping bags.Roll the last turn to find out
Hosted by Brenton. Hot days, a thunderstorm most afternoons, then cool clear nights with the Amphitheatre black against the stars. A river to swim in, a gorge to walk up, a fire to sit at, and a properly good night’s sleep.
Dates
22–24 January 2027Fri–Sun · two nights out
Arrive
From 15:00SAST on FridayPack up by 10:00 on Sunday
Campsite
Mahai CampsiteRoyal Natal National Park, KZN Drakensberg
Where exactly
Four sites together on the river sideLook for the amber tarp. About 4h from Joburg, 3h30 from Durban.
Cost
R520 each for both nightsYour share of the sites, EFT to Brenton. The Ezemvelo conservation levy is paid at the gate.
Nights
Warm days, cool nightsAround 12°C before dawn, and an afternoon storm off the escarpment is normal in January. Hence the sleeping bag.
Pack
Your tent & a groundsheet
Sleeping bag & mattress (obviously)
A beanie & a warm top for the evenings
Headlamp & spare batteries
Camp chair & your own tin mug
Meat for Saturday’s braai & your own drinks
Hiking shoes & a rain shell
Swimming kit for the Tugela pools
The plan
Arrive, pitch by the river, beds made before dark
Potjie on the fire, first stars over the Amphitheatre
Tugela Gorge, up to the tunnel and the chain ladder