Things To Do in Natal Midlands

Cycling / Big Game & Wildlife / Family Entertainment

Gwahumbe Day Visitor Activities

Overnight? Stay in Mid Illovo
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 minutes from ...

Hiking Trails

Pondo-Explore Hiking Trail

Overnight? Stay in Port St Johns
Start: Msikaba Finish: Mbotyi or Port St Johns Duration: 3-5 nights; 45-68 km Fitness: the first couple of days the gradient is easy but you need a lot of ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Highgate Wine Estate

Overnight? Stay in Lions River
Most people know about Piggly Wiggly Village in the Midlands of KZN. What started off as only a couple of shops – a coffee shop cum deli and a shop full of ...

Horse Riding

Buffelsbosch Equestrian

Overnight? Stay in Lidgetton
Meander the Natal Midlands from the comfort of one of the Buffelsbosch Equestrian saddles, atop a well-trained horse that is cooperative and good natured ...

Museums

Macrorie House Museum

Overnight? Stay in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is filled with beautiful, old houses but Macrorie House is the only early to mid-Victorian double-storey house open to the public. It is both a ...

Religious / Spiritual / Sight Seeing

Shri Vishnu Temple

Overnight? Stay in Pietermaritzburg
At the lower end of Langalibalele (Longmarket) Street, the Vishnu Temple is one of three Hindu temples found fairly close together. It is well over 100 years old ...

Midlands Country Market

Overnight? Stay in Howick
Surrounded by the rolling mountain ranges of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, and blanketed by the high blue of the African sky, the Midlands Country Market is the ...

Family Entertainment / Farm Stalls & Markets

Rosetta Country Market

Overnight? Stay in Rosetta
Deep in the exquisite KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, where balmy sunny days are complemented by verdant greenery and the friendly smiles of the locals is the charming ...

Horse Riding

Midlands Meander Horse Trails

Overnight? Stay in Lidgetton
Drink in the breath-taking vistas of the mountains, hills, dams and pine tree plantations of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on one of the beautiful horse trails that ...

Family Entertainment / Cafés & Eateries

The Waffle Inn

Overnight? Stay in Lidgetton
There is nothing quite like a hot golden waffle that is crisp on the edges, fluffy on the inside, and laden in a delicious topping. The Waffle Inn, nestled in the ...

Family Entertainment / Farm Stalls & Markets / Malls & Shopping

Piggly Wiggly Country Village

Overnight? Stay in Dargle
The Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal are acclaimed for the variety of intriguing treasures scattered throughout. One of these gems is the Piggly Wiggly, which is a ...

Extreme Sports / Scenic Flights

Skydive Durban

Overnight? Stay in Durban
Some like to enjoy the sites of KwaZulu Natal by sitting in a perfectly good car and some like to enjoy the sight of Durban by jumping out of a perfectly good ...

Arts & Crafts / Malls & Shopping

Shuttleworth Weaving

Overnight? Stay in Nottingham Road
Shuttleworth Weaving is a set in one of the beautiful natural forests of the Natal Midlands in South Africa. Set in the foothills of the Drakensberg, a winding ...

Extreme Sports / Water Sports

White Water Rafting with Liquid Adventures

Overnight? Stay in Richmond
Go White Water River rafting in 2-man inflatables called Crocs on the Umkomaas River. You'll cover about 14kms and in between 3 & 4 hours. Perfect for the complete ...

Natal Fly Fishers Club

Overnight? Stay in Natal Midlands
The scenic province of KwaZulu-Natal is one of South Africa's most abundant in terms of flora and fauna. It is a veritable retreat for those that love the outdoors ...