Reconnecting in nature with Zanele and Zodwa Kumalo

Between social distancing and the demands of a busy life, it can be hard to find the time to truly reconnect with your girl-squad and mother nature. If there’s anything we learnt through it all, it is that staying connected with those who matter most in our lives is of vital importance. As our lives continue to demand a great deal from us it might be time to schedule your next bestie road trip for some fresh air, laugh-filled catchups, and to be immersed in nature as you unthread the pandemic stress.

Destress and unwind as we tag along with bestie/sister DJ duo Zanele and Zodwa Kumalo as they meander their way to the wonders and splendours found at the bespoke Witklipfontein Eco Lodge for a day of reconnecting with nature and each other.

One of the original farms of The Vredefort Dome in the Free State and dubbed a Unesco World Heritage site, the tranquil and breathtaking Witklipfontein Eco Lodge is a haven of diverse nature experiences. In its 215 hectares, you’re welcomed by scenery full of whimsical rolling hills, plains, a kloof, a spruit, damns, and rejuvenating fresh air. Groups of up to 10 guests can book a cosy stay at the on-site contemporary villa accommodation, nestled on the game farm – making it the ideal and relaxing destination for you and your family or best friends to reset and reconnect. Guests have access to the permaculture vegetable garden, farm fresh eggs from the chickens on the grounds and fun interactions with the human-friendly wildlife roaming around.  

Cruising the off-road dirt tracks in the comfortable and spacious Land Rover Discovery SUV, Zanele and Zodwa have planned a fun-filled escape allowing them to unplug and reconnect with each other surrounded by some of the best nature experiences Mzansi has to offer.

As for their on-road experiences, media boss babe Zanele had this to say, “This has been such a pleasure, it feels like driving a boat.” The duo also appreciates the SUV’s air purifying capabilities – allowing you to avoid the smog of city living the minute you step into the bubble of your car and drive off into nature.

Watch the video below to get your fix of nature and cute furry faces and join in on the sister bestie trip action below.

Zanele and Zodwa are an unstoppable media powerhouse duo. The DJ pairing started their journey in the editorial and journalistic fields of the media industry and slowly grew their names as they carved spaces for themselves in the different elements of the industry and later joined forces as DJs.

Being under two years apart in age, the sisters always had a close bond, and this has since grown as they followed similar career paths – uplifting each other in the process. As busy as their schedules get, Zanele and Zodwa enjoy a moment to disconnect and reconnect with nature and give their creative minds the space to breathe for fresh ideas.