Attractions IN Dargle
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 ...
Attractions AROUND Dargle
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 ...
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 ...
Nature Reserves
Impendle Nature Reserve
The Impendle Nature Reserve lies just south of the little town of Impendle, roughly 62 km west of Himeville, in the foothills of the Drakensberg. The nature reserve is made up of former farmland used mostly to graze cattle, but also to grow mielies and ...
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 ...
Lakes / Dams / Nature Reserves
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 wildebeest, oribi and zebra, is what makes the Midmar Dam Nature Reserve so attractive. And the fact that ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Dargle as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Balgowan, Boston, Bulwer, Currys Post, 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
Beverley Country Cottages
Beverley Country Cottages offers comfortable accommodation in a choice of a House, three cottages and two rooms. Some units are self catering and...
Tillietudlem Nature Reserve
Set on 1600 hectares in a secluded valley on the southern side of the Inhluzane Mountain, in Upper Dargle, Natal Midlands, Tillietudlem offers a ...
Hleka Manzi Lodge
Hleka Manzi Lodge is comfortable and well-appointed Midlands Meander lodge offering accommodation in Dargle at Tillietudlem Nature Reserve. The h...
Ukuthula Lodge
Ukuthula Lodge a is spacious and elegantly furnished holiday home in Dargle, able to accommodate 12 guests, in 5 bedrooms. It has three en-suite ...
Inversanda Farm Cottages
Situated in the quaint town of Dargle, Inversanda Farm Cottages offers comfortable accommodation on a farm. Home to a variety of bird species and...
Ingleford Lodge
Ingleford Lodge is a Midlands self catering holiday home located on the Star Dam Estate. The house has a private jetty facilitating access to the...
Safire Lodge
Safire Lodge is a holiday home offering Natal Midlands self catering in the Star Dam Estate. Safire Lodge boasts generous proportions and seamles...
Ferndene Farm
Nestled in the Dargle forests, Ferndene Farm is a lovely old stone and thatch farmhouse offering self catering accommodation. The house sleeps 12...
Waterford Lodge
Waterford Lodge is a comfortable Dargle holiday home offering accommodation on the star Dam estate. The lodge boasts a private jetty facilitating...
The Barn Cottage
The Barn Cottage offers accommodation in Dargle at Inversanda Farm. The cottage is situated in a kikuyu field above the farmhouse where the hors...
Lythwood Lodge
Taking a mid-week break at the Lythwood Country Hotel will put you in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, along the famous Midlands Meander....
Inkanyezi Lodge
The lodge offers access to a large wooden deck with an umbrella and an outdoor lounge set. A small fishing boat is also available for rental. Ink...
Inversanda Farmhouse Wing
Inversanda Farmhouse Wing is a cottage in Dargle with its own private entrance and garden. The farmhouse wing sleeps up to four guests in two bed...
Copperleigh Trout Cottages
Copperleigh Trout Cottages is a beautifully decorated modern self-catering holiday cottage or home, overlooking the calm waters of Mavela Dam. Th...
Star Dam Lodges
Star Dam Lodges offers accommodation tucked away in a quiet corner of the Dargle Valley and is in close proximity to the iconic Inhlosane hill. E...
Dargle Forest Lodge
Dargle Forest Lodge accommodation is a combined dream of the farm owners Bridgette and Sean, who saw the potential of the land and decided they h...
The Judge's House
The Judges House offers accommodation on Inversanda Farm. Inversanda is a country lover's haven situated in the beautiful Dargle valley, here you...
Stoneford Lodge
Stoneford Lodge is a style sensation that will leave you wanting for nothing. Located on the Star Dam estate, this holiday home offers a comforta...
Mount Park Guest Farm
Mount Park is situated in the beautiful upper Dargle region of the Natal Midlands. Accommodation is offered on a self catering basis. All units h...
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