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Midlands Meander Tourist Route
Set in one of the most picturesque parts of our country, The Midlands Meander Tourist Route is arguably the most successful tourism route in South Africa. Why not make a guided tour? A wide range of options is available t ... [ .... more ]

Hilton
Hilton is a small town that lies on the brow of the escarpment above Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In 1872 the Reverend WO Newnham opened Hilton College here, one of South Africas leading private schools. Hilton is the Gateway to the famou ... [ .... more ]

Highmoor
Highmoor Nature Reserve nestles in the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Parks Central Region and is bordered by Kamberg and Lotheni to the South and Giants Castle to the Nort ... [ .... more ]

KwaZulu Natal Attractions
KwaZulu Natal s attractions are as many as they are diverse. This is the province of the Zulu Kingdome and after visiting the region you will kow why the Zulu call this place heaven. Warm sunny days and spectacular scenery, plenty of activities areon offer and a veryu high standard of accommodation ... [ .... more ]

Drakensberg Horse Trails
You will find yourself hard pressed to find a region that offers better horse trails and horse riding experiences that that of the Drakensberg. The Drakensberg Mountains presents splendid opportunities for both the experienced and the beginner to ride this magnificent countryside on horseba ... [ .... more ]

Albert Falls
Albert Falls Nature Reserve is close to Pietermaritzburg and Cramond. It was established in 1975 and offers a wide range of activities ranging from boating, water-skiing and sailing to fishing, bird watching and game viewing. Canoe races are held regularly, ... [ .... more ]

Bulwer & Boston
Boston and Bulwer are located in the foothills of the Drakensberg, amidst rolling hills, lush forests and tranquil lakes and dams, it is an ideal destination for those seeking peace and quiet and good country fare. The Boston-Bulwer Beat is a tourism association, which promotes the areas surr ... [ .... more ]

Karkloof Canopy Tour
The tour begins with a detailed safety briefing followed by a 'kitting up' session where full body harness, pulleys and climbing equipment is put on and safety-checked. A short scenic drive to the top of the Karkloof valley and it is time to monkey around! From the start on the launch platform a ... [ .... more ]

Howick falls
Near the small town of Howick, 24kms north of Pietermaritzburg, the Umgeni river plunges 300ft over the Howick Falls. The Howick Falls were most likely first seen by European explorers in the early 1800s. Many people have been s ... [ .... more ]

Karkloof
The Karkloof is an area little visited by tourists but inevitably rewards those that do. The Karkloof is a flat topped range that forms a barrier between the Natal coast and the Drakensberg. The highest point at Karkloof is Mount Gilboa almost 1800m above s ... [ .... more ]

Loteni
Loteni is wild and lonely a ravine hideaway in the shadow of the high peaks. Its name means in the ashes, from the burnt appearance of the shale found in this river valley in the magnificent southern Drakensberg. The Loteni reserve has a hutted cam ... [ .... more ]

Midlands Meander
So what is the Midlands Meander? The Midlands Meander is what weavers, potters, woodcrafters, leather workers, artists, metalworkers, box makers, herb growers, cheese makers, beer brewers and pianos have in common. You will find them all, and a great deal more on the Midlands Meander map - So ... [ .... more ]

New Hanover
New Hanover is a small town in the Natal Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa which was established in the 1950s by German cotton planter families. New Hanover lies half way between Greytown and Pietemaritzburg. Today this area ... [ .... more ]

Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is a beautiful city, nesting among wooded hills.Its centre lies between the Dorp Spruit (Town Creek) and the Umsindusi rivers. The city was laid out according to Dutch tradition, and so has a Church Street and a Commercial Road intersecting at right angles at its heart. Other ... [ .... more ]

Rosetta
Rosetta was established in the 1800s when farm pioneering was taking place in this area of Natal. Rosetta is located in the northern part of the Midlands meander and is host to some lovely accommodation venues and interesting places to visit. It is also at the start of one of the most ... [ .... more ]

Howick
Howick lies in the Natal Midlands on the Midlands Meander and its main attraction is the Howick Falls. The Howick falls are easily accessible for everyone. The falls fall some 90 m and the view from the top is definitely impressive. For those of you a bit more e ... [ .... more ]

Mooi River
Mooi River takes its name from the Afrikaans. The early settlers were so impressed by the natural beauty of the river that they called it mooi (pretty). During the second Boer War, Mooi River was the scene of minor engagements and a 1500 bed military hospital was established. Stretches of the ... [ .... more ]

Balgowan
Balgowan is a valley in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in South Africa. The Midlands Meander Route (a unique mix of more than 160 places to eat, drink, sleep, shop, play and have fun) on the R 103, runs through Balgowan ... [ .... more ]

Drakensberg Rock Art
The rock art of the Drakensberg are some of South Africas greatest cultural treasures. Some 20 000 individual rock paintings have been recorded at 500 different cave and overhang sites between Royal Natal National Park and Bushmans Neck. Subjects of the bushman and san paintings range ... [ .... more ]

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