Mid Illovo, Natal Midlands
The Natal Midlands is a spectacular part of South Africa, showcasing the verdant abundance of flora and the exciting fauna that calls this home. It is within this setting in the KwaZulu Natal Province that the scenic area of Mid Illovo is found.
Mid Illovo is set amongst the mountains and hills of the Midlands, which tumble dramatically to create a breath-taking scene in which to relax, unwind and regroup from the pace of city life. Africa is renowned in the hearts and minds of those who visit for the high skies and peaceful air, and these permeate every part of Mid Illovo to create a haven of tranquillity.
Mid Illovo is close to both Durban and Pietermaritzburg, making it centrally situated and easily accessible. This puts it in the ideal location for travellers en route, or for locals wanting a convenient getaway. Durban is home to the King Shake International Airport and is the base from which so many international visitors start their South African experience, as well as of many other popular tourist attractions and activities.
Thanks to its positioning and unique beauty, Mid Illovo has managed the fine balance between being centrally situated and feeling secluded enough to be a real retreat.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Gwahumbe Game and Spa
Gwahumbe Game & Spa is situated in Mid Illovo, just 45 minutes from Pietermaritzburg and one hour from Durban. The area is home to plains game an...
iNsingizi Lodge
iNsingizi Lodge offers accommodation in the farming district of Mid Illovo / Eston on a working cane farm. Here you can enjoy a relaxing getaway ...
Things to do in the area
Gwahumbe Day Visitor Activities
The Gwahumbe Reserve is an absolutely stunning retreat in the midst of Mid Illovo, which is conveniently situated just an hour from Durban and 45...
Noteworthy attractions
Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve
The source of the uMngeni River lies in the uMngeni Vlei area, an ancient wetland bounded by hills. From here it meanders eastward through undula...
Midmar Dam Nature Reserve
The large stretch of fresh water from the uMngeni, coupled with 1000 hectares of game park that contains red hartebeest, blesbok, reedbuck, black...
Bosch Hoek Golf Club
Bosch Hoek Golf Course in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands must qualify as one of the most picturesque layouts in the country. The estate is convenient...
Gowrie Farm Golf Course
Gowrie Farm Golf Course, one of KwaZulu Natal's finest golf courses, was built in the traditional way with push up greens and rugged bunkers. The...
Maritzburg Golf Club
The Maritzburg Golf Club in Pietermaritzburg is one of the oldest golf clubs in South Africa, dating back to 1886. It has lush, smooth cynodon gr...
Sakabula Golf Club
Sakabula Golf Club is a unique combination of agricultural smallholdings around a delightful 18-hole, par 73, golf course in a scenic rural envir...
Victoria Country Club
Less than five minutes from the CBD of Pietermaritzburg, the Victoria Country Club is superbly located in the scenic parklands adjoining the Quee...
Battlefields Route
The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites f...
Midlands Meander
The enchantment of the Midlands has long inspired many a visitor and resident to creativity and as a result, local artists, potters and weavers c...
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