Attractions IN Mooi River
Golf Courses
Mooi River Country Club
Taking advantage of the Drakensberg Mountain Range’s breath-taking display of KwaZulu-Natal’s natural splendour, the Mooi River Country Club is just about everything that an avid golfer could ask for. This scenic course is nestled amongst farmlands and ...
Museums
Rhode House Museum
Mooi River is well known for its hospitality and one of the tourist spots to visit is the Rhode House Museum. The museum comprises an old house, displaying various exhibits of local history, including activities of the area such as dairy farming, polo ...
Attractions AROUND Mooi River
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
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 ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Drakensberg Foothills Birding Route
The heart of the Lower Drakensberg Foothills Birding Route lies in the lowlands below Sani Pass filled with nature reserves and huge tracts of mist belt forest and grassland alive with birds.. The Lower Drakensberg Foothills ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Hlatikulu Crane Sanctuary
The Hlatikulu Crane and Wetland Sanctuary is a rescue, rehabilitation and captive breeding facility for all three of South Africa's cranes - the blue crane, wattled crane and grey crowned crane. It is located at Hlatikulu Vlei, Giant's Castle, between ...
Lakes / Dams
Hlatikulu Vlei
Hlatikulu Vlei lies 32 km west of Mooi River in the foothills of the Drakensberg, between the Kamberg and Giant's Castle Nature Reserves. It is bounded on one side by Highmoor, whilst its other borders adjoin private land. The South African Crane ...
Nature Reserves
Kamberg Nature Reserve
Kamberg Nature Reserve, one of the smallest of the KZN Wildlife resorts, lies in the foothills of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park - one of the easiest reserves to visit from the northern reaches of the Midlands Meander (Nottingham Road and Mooi ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nature Reserves
Umvoti Vlei Nature Reserve
Lying just outside of Greytown, the Umvoti Vlei Nature Reserve is 267 hectares that function as a sanctuary for wetland birds - an ideal spot for bird watching that provides an unobtrusive bird hide for avid bird spotters. Most of the reserve is a ...
... 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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
Mooi River as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Balgowan, Boston, Currys Post, Dargle, Estcourt, Eston, Fort Nottingham, Greytown, Hidcote, Hilton, Hlutankungu, Howick, Ixopo, Karkloof, Lidgetton, Lions River, Merrivale, Mid Illovo, Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg, Richmond, Rosetta
Staying Overnight
Crompton Cottage
Situated just outside the village of Rosetta is a farmhouse overlooking picturesque gardens and farmland. Crompton Holiday Cottage in Mooi River ...
Winchester Cottage
Winchester Country Cottage in Mooi River offers a tranquil farm getaway, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding nature. The f...
Waterford Manor
Waterford Manor is a Bed and Breakfast which also offers self-catering accommodation. Waterford Manor is situated on a 10-hectare property on the...
Kamberg Valley Hideaway
Situated on 27.4 hectares of land, Kamberg Valley Hideaway is a little gem located in a uniquely scenic and tranquil part of the Drakensberg. Acc...
Fountain Hall Guest Farm
Fountain Hall Guest Farm is situated on a working dairy farm in the Midlands. We are in close proximity to pubs, restaurants, golf courses, schoo...
Proudfoot Holiday Farm
Proudfoot Holiday Farm offers self-catering and pet friendly accommodation 35kms from Mooi River. Whether you are looking for an intimate getaway...
Little Milton
Little Milton is a guest house in Rosetta offering comfortable B&B and self catering accommodation. The property and its cottages offer peace and...
Heron Cottage @ Waterhoek Guest Farm
Waterhoek Guest Farm is situated 15km outside of Mooi River Town and right on the Mooi River itself. It has two rustic, self catering cottages th...
Sierra Farm
Sierra Farm is located on 935 hectares of farmlands in the Natal Midlands. It is a popular getaway spot for families and friends. The resort boas...
Thatchings Guest House
Thatchings Guest House offers accommodation in a country-style guest house, ideally located just 10km from Nottingham Road, in the Midlands. It i...
Sycamore Avenue Treehouses
Sycamore Avenue Treehouses is eccentric and romantic accommodation in Mooi River on the KwaZulu Natal Midlands Meander. Come and enjoy yourself o...
Jolo Guest Farm
Jolo Guest Farm is located on a quiet district road in Rosetta close to the Drakensberg Mountains in the heart of a vibrant farming community. Jo...
Old Rearsby
This historic 100 year old farm consists of a gracious Victorian farmhouse, complete with wrap around verandas and broekie lace. The luxurious co...
Glen Ormond
Located on a picturesque six hectare property between the towns of Rosetta and Mooi River Glen Ormond offers luxurious accommodation in either pr...
Wild Berry Guest Farm
Wild Berry provides an attractive, relaxed environment and facilities in which guests are reassured that their needs will be met, all of which tr...
Giant's View Village
Giant's View Village apartments are located in Giant's View Estate which is just 8km from Nottingham Road, in the heart of the KZN Midlands Meand...
Qambathi Mountain Lodge
Looking for something different in the Drakensberg, visit Qambathi Mountain Lodge, situated on Qambathi Mountain Reserve, in the beautiful Kamber...
Wynnholme Stud Self Catering Cottage
Wynnholme Cottages are cosy, self-catering units with a country feel. Situated on Wynnholme Stud Farm, in the heart of the Mooi River Farmlands, ...
Dunroamin Bed and Breakfast
Dunroamin BnB is set on a small holding between Rosetta and Mooi River in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. This is the perfect setting for relaxing, f...
Zulu Waters Game Reserve
A very private eco-retreat in a panoramic setting of hills, valleys, rolling grasslands and crystal clear streams, ZuluWaters Private Reserve off...
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