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A KZN RESET

TRAVEL Adventure

I can't wait to have an authentic spiced pineapple, I thought as I boarded a flight to KwaZulu-Natal. I hadn't been to the province in decades, but these humble, spicy treats had stuck in my mind since my last visit. Alas, the closest I got was passing people selling pineapples on the side of the road as we made the three-hour journey from King Shaka International Airport to Ghost Mountain Inn.

INTO THE MOUNTAINS

Nestled in Mkhuze, 'Zululand's finest country inn' is, to put it mildly, a luxurious oasis. It's easy to see why what started as a family home where friends gathered while travelling to other destinations has become a four-star hotel.

Warm smiles and welcome drinks awaited us as we entered the hotel lobby. Fully exploring our home for the next few days would have to wait, though, as there was only time for a quick lunch and walk over to the jetty, where you can dine or enjoy a yoga session if you wish while taking in the beauty of Ghost Mountain, after which the hotel is

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