The Natal Midlands lies between the Drakensberg and Natal Ea

The Natal Midlands offers tourism opportunities unparalleled in this fertile cradle of land found between the Sunshine Coast and the craggy Drakensberg Mountains. The Natal Midlands is a myriad waterfalls, lakes, dams, Zulu cultural villages, game reserves and historical battle sites. The Natal Midlands have some of the most historic battle sites in South Africa. It was here that the Boer met the British and the Zulu Impis met both! The climate is pleasant most of the year; summers tend to be hot, while winters are very mild. Locations include Albert Falls Nature Reserve, Estcourt, Howick, Notingham Road, Midmar Nature Reserve and Mooirivier.

The landscape is green and softly wavy, dominated by pastures and pine forests. Numerous rivers of crystal-clear water from the Drakensberg highlands make the Midlands the South African destination of choice for anglers. Particularly popular is the almost meditative art of fly-fishing. Trout was introduced to the Natal Midlands back in 1889 by Scottish settlers.

The Natal Midlands offer excellent hotels, guest houses, country lodges, restaurants and tea-gardens. The Midlands Meander route which runs mainly between Howick and Nottingham Road is a delightful shopping and browsing side-trip, including numerous antique shops, art galleries and arts and crafts studios

Activities in the Natal Midlands

• Midlands Meander
• Howick Falls
• Horse Riding
• Beer, Wine & Cheese tasting

Accommodation in the Natal Midlands

• The Antbear Guest House - Guesthouse accommodation in the Central Drakensberg near Giants Castle The view is perfect, the food creative and delicious and the accommodation is unique but what really makes this place is the hosts Conny and Andrew

• Sycamore Avenue - Romantic Treehouse Accommodation in the Natal Midlands and perfectly situated for the Midlands Meander I dont know when you last rediscovered the child within for me it was my Midlands Meander stay at Sycamore Avenue

• Giverny - Creative Holidays, Self Catering and B&B in the Natal Midlands This is a great place to let your children become artistically inspired. And at the same time you to can enjoy a creative holiday

• Indigo Fields - B&B Nottingham Road - Natal Midlands

• Penny Lane Guesthouse - Bed and Breakfast Accommodation on the Natal Midlands Meander

• Hartford House - Up Market deluxe accommodation in Mooi River in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands Food is amazing but I find Hartford rates a little on the steep side. I wish I was not so stingy
• Swiss Manor House - Country Manor accommodation on the KwaZulu Natal Midlands Meander The grounds and building are very impressive
• Stonehaven - Luxury farm cottage and suites KwaZulu Natal Midlands - Mooiriver - Estcourt Lovely place. Ron Gold also is a registed battlefield guide and does guided tours of the Natal Midlands and Midlands Meander.
• Halls Country House - accommodation near Mooi River
• Greenfields Manor House - Wedding venue and accommodation in the Natal Midlands
• Dunroamin Country Guest House - Midlands Meander accommodation between Rosetta and Mooi River - KwaZulu Natal South Africa
• Gleneagles Guesthouse - Mooi River Kwa-Zulu Natal
• Argyle Arms Country Hotel - Hotel accommodation in Mooi River - Natal Midlands
• Broad Moor - Guesthouse & Self Catering Cottage Accommodation between Mooi River & Giants Castle, KwaZulu-Natal
• Midlands Saddle and Trout Resort - Timeshare in the Natal Midlands with access to the Central Drakensberg
• Old Reasby Farm Cottages - Affordable guesthouse accommodation and tours near Mooi River
• Sierra Ranch - Affordable family accommodation in cottages, chalets and hotel rooms
• Mountain View Country House - Natal Midlands between Mooi River and Rosetta

Accommodation in and around Eastern Freestate