Attractions IN Balgowan
Golf Courses
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 conveniently positioned at Balgowan near Howick, just a four hour drive from Johannesburg or a leisurely one and a half ...
Attractions AROUND Balgowan
Popular Tourist Routes
Albert Falls Amble
The Amble, also sometimes referred to as the Albert Falls Amble, is a complementary route to the Midlands Meander and Boston Beat. The route markets itself as 'the road less travelled'. But where the Midlands Meander is an arts and crafts route that ...
Nature Reserves
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 undulating pastoral countryside until just before Midmar Dam, where it is joined by the Lions River. Below Midmar ...
Nature Reserves
Dargle Conservancy
The Dargle Conservancy is about protecting and conserving the wonderful array of plants and animals that can be found in the region, showcasing them to local and international visitors, and promoting their care to and for the younger generations. As ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks / Natural Wonders
Howick Falls
Howick Falls' other name is KwaNogqaza, the 'place of the tall one', for obvious reasons – the waterfall is a 95 metre cascade into a broiling, restless pool, regarded by the local Zulus with grave superstition, and said to be the place of the spirits of ...
Forests / Mountain Reserves / Nature Reserves
Marutswa Forest
The Marutswa Forest is home to the rare Cape parrot. The forest does not lie in the Cape, however, but just outside the little village of Bulwer in KwaZulu-Natal in the Marutswa Nature Reserve. Which gives you an idea of where to find it, but not how ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Midlands Birding Route
The Midlands Birding Route is a sub-section of the Southern KwaZulu-Natal Birding Route, which boasts not only all three of the country's crane species (blue, grey crowned, and wattled) but also includes the rare blue ...
Popular Tourist Routes
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 combined to create an arts and crafts route in 1985, which was to become the highly successful and popular ...
Memorials / Mandela Route / Landmarks / National Monuments
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
The Nelson Mandela Capture Site is a cultural and historical exhibition that is situated at the site at which Nelson Mandela was apprehended for his anti-Apartheid activism acts in August 1952. Mr Mandela had been travelling in disguise as the chauffeur ...
Airports / Landmarks
Pietermaritzburg Airport
Visitors that have a fun trip to the Natal Midlands planned can fly in from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport to the Pietermaritzburg Airport. Also known as Oribi Airport, this is a small, but efficient airport that serves the whole area ...
... and a little further afield
Entertainment / Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Alexandra Park
Alexandra Park is one of the green belts which contributes to Pietermaritzburg's reputation as “The Garden City”. The park was established in 1863 and named after Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII. The 85 hectare park is bounded by the Msunduzi River, ...
Popular Tourist Routes
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 form part of the Battlefields Route, a trip through 14 historical towns whose surrounding areas boast the ...
Nature Reserves
Bisley Valley Nature Reserve
One of the lesser-known reserves around Pietermaritzburg, even to the locals, Bisley Valley Nature Reserve is a beautiful spot to which to retreat from the world for a picnic, or a morning of bird-spotting. The reserve is 350 hectares of thornveld and ...
Memorials / National Monuments
Burger Street Jail
The Burger Street Jail was closed in 1989 and sections of the jail are open today for tours. The building is now run by Project Gateway, a Christian self-help project, and features a craft shop and coffee shop. The original jail was built in 1862, ...
Landmarks
Church Street
Church Street in Pietermaritzburg has been converted into an attractive pedestrian shopping mall. The African Arts and Craft Centre in Fraser Lane specialises in traditional and contemporary work, including sculpture, hand-woven rugs and tapestries, ...
Nature Reserves
Craigie Burn Nature Reserve
Just on the other side of Route 622, which links Mooi River with Greytown, from the Karkloof Nature Reserve you will find Craigie Burn Nature Reserve and Dam. The dam is touted as a beautiful fishing spot in the midst of dairy and stock farming country ...
Nature Reserves
Doreen Clark Nature Reserve
For those that love South African nature and the outdoors, the Doreen Clark Nature Reserve offers all of this and more. Situated just outside Pietermaritzburg, this nature reserve spans seven hectares and boasts a magnificent forest that is bordered by ...
Memorials / Miscellaneous
Gandhi Statue
Opposite the old colonial buildings on Church Street in Pietermaritzburg stands the statue of Gandhi, whose notorious ejection from a train shaped his unique version of nonviolent resistance, known as ‘Satyagraha' or passive ...
Entertainment
Golden Horse Casino
Scottsville is now home, not only to its well known race course, but to the largest horse statue in the world - a 14 metre Pegasus. The Pegasus proudly greets visitors to the Golden Horse casino, which is a four-star luxury hotel in Pietermaritzburg. The ...
Golf Courses
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 fairways and tees are Kikuyu with bent grass greens and surrounds. Only people over the age of 65 or those ...
Balgowan as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Boston, Bulwer, Currys Post, Dargle, Estcourt, Eston, Fort Nottingham, Greytown, Hidcote, Hilton, Hlutankungu, Howick, Ixopo, Karkloof, Lidgetton, Lions River, Merrivale, Mid Illovo, Mooi River, Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg, Richmond, Rosetta
Staying Overnight
Millgate Cottages
Set amongst the rolling farmlands of the Natal Midlands, Millgate Cottage offers affordable and comfortable accommodation. Each unit has its own ...
The Farmhouse at Shekinah
The Farmhouse is a holiday house offering five beautifully decorated rooms for up to ten guests. Wide stacking doors open onto a large patio with...
Argyle Cottage
Argyle Cottage is located on Inverness Farm. Come and share the quiet tranquillity of our working farm in the beautiful Caversham Valley. Inverne...
Skye Cottage
Skye Cottage is located on Inverness Farm. Come and share the quiet tranquillity of our working farm in the beautiful Caversham Valley. Inverness...
Armstrongs Cottage
Armstong's cottage is located on the Lavender Trout Guest Farm and offers guests Midlands self catering in Balgowan. It is the perfect place to s...
Lavender Trout Guest Farm
Lavender Trout Guest Farm offers accommodation in Nottingham Road and is located on the R103 on the Midlands Meander- only 3kms from Michaelhouse...
Crane at Beacon Vlei
Crane at Beacon Vlei Holiday Home in Balgowan sleeps six guests in two bedrooms. There is a very large open plan kitchen, dining room and living ...
Bosch Hoek Lodge
Bosch Hoek Lodge offers Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a selection of rooms on a converted farmstead. This luxury getaway provides easy access ...
Old Balgowan Farm Cottages
Old Balgowan Farm Cottages offers accommodation in the heart of the Midlands Meander on a beautiful 580 hectare working farm. Ideally located dir...
Lavender Trout Stone Cottage
The Stone Cottage is a quaint stone cottage located on the Lavender Trout Guest Farm in Balgowan near the Midlands Meander. Surrounded with gorge...
Granny Mouse Country House
This picturesque, thatched country retreat is situated among 52 acres on the Midlands Meander on an outcrop overlooking natural bush and the rapi...
The Boathouse at Beacon Vlei
The Boathouse offers comfortable accommodation with panoramic views over our 23 hectare private dam, and the surrounding wetland area, home to hu...
Arum Hill Lodge
Situated on seven hectares of property, Arum Hill Lodge offers exclusive accommodation in the heart of the Midlands. Arum Hill Lodge is the ideal...
Otter at Beacon Vlei
Otter at Beacon Vlei offers accommodation in Balgowan with unrivalled views over our 23 hectare private dam, and the surrounding wetland area, wh...
Mill Cottages
In the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands in South Africa, is the historical Mill Cottages. Mill Estate comprises the Caversham Mill Restaurant,...
Munro Cottage
Munro Cottage is located on Inverness Farm. Come and share the quiet tranquillity of our working farm in the beautiful Caversham Valley. Invernes...
Lavender Trout Main House
Lavender Trout Main House is located on Lavender Trout Guest Farm in Balgowan in the KZN Midlands. The farm is only 7kms from the country town of...
Gowan Valley Guest Farm
Gowan Valley Guest Farm is located in the heart of the Natal Midlands. Meander down into the valley of peace and quiet, where you can relax and u...
Midlands Forest Lodge
Midlands Forest Lodge is situated in Balgowan in the Natal Midlands. The lodge is ideal for guests looking for a comfortable stopover to rest awa...
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm
Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, Beacon Vlei Guest Farm offers comfortable B&B and self-catering accommodation with unrivalled...
Shetland Cottage
Shetland Cottage is located on Inverness Farm. Come and share the quiet tranquillity of our working farm in the beautiful Caversham Valley. Inver...
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley
AfriCamps at Gowan Valley offers accommodation in boutique tents in the area of Balgowan on the Gowan Valley Guest Farm. An enchanting farm with ...
The Falls Cottage
The Falls Cottage is located on a beautiful 22-hectare farm in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, 10km from Nottingham Road and 800m from Michaelhouse. ...
Mount Shekinah Country Hotel
Mount Shekinah Country Hotel offers accommodation in the ever-so-beautiful KwaZulu Natal Midlands and is located off the R103 in Balgowan, a ston...
Gallery Cottage
Gallery Cottage on Inverness Farm is centrally situated, right in the heart of the popular Midlands Meander route, within easy reach of the fines...
Notting Hill Lodge
Notting Hill Lodge offers comfortable, country bed and breakfast accommodation in Balgowan at the heart of the Natal Midlands. This is a lovely p...
The Heron at Beacon Vlei
Heron at Beacon Vlei cottage sleeps five guests in two bedrooms. Both rooms are furnished with a King-size bed and each have an en-suite bathroom...
Enniskerry Self-Catering
Enniskerry self-catering guest suites is for visitors looking for accommodation on a self-catering basis. Situated in a beautiful, peaceful, farm...
Harveys House
Harvey's House can be found on the Lavender Trout Guest Farm and offers guests a truly beautiful setting, surrounded with gorgeous views and 3 lo...
The Farm House at Beacon Vlei
The Farm House at Beacon Vlei offers spacious accommodation in Balgowan with spectacular views over our 23 hectare private dam, and the surroundi...
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