Greytown, Natal Midlands
Often referred to as the ‘jewel of KwaZulu Natal, Greytown lies in the forest-clad, rolling hills of the Natal Midlands, a picturesque little town originally settled during the 1850s and subsequently awash with buildings of note, scenic drives and Boer history.
Greytown originally enjoyed a fair amount of importance, playing ‘little elephant' to Pietermaritzburg's ‘place of the elephant'. Louis Botha, the country's first Prime Minister and a famous Boer leader, was born on a farm just outside of Greytown, and some believe that the Liberation Struggle for a democratic South Africa began in Greytown, almost a century ago, with the Bambatha Rebellion. This uprising against white authority by a local Zulu chief forced white residents to shelter in the town hall, built in 1897 and worth a visit when in Greytown.
Other interesting buildings include Greytown's Mosque, built in 1946 to replace the original of 1898, the Shri Vishnu Mandir Temple, on whose dome the lotus flower symbolises spiritual life, and the St James Anglican Church whose archway and stained glass windows come from England.
The area around Greytown is awash with rolling sugar cane, pine, wattle, gum and poplar forests; and the winding roads to the Muden Valley are overlooked by a collection of aloes and euphorbia that cluster on the hillsides, making this a wonderful drive. These same hillsides are host to Bushman paintings, and where the road drops into Weenen, a cairn of stones was placed by early Zulu travellers who passed here, for good luck.
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The Wilge Plaza was closed, so we had to take another route to Ramsgate and we travelled through Weenen, Greytown. It was the best travelled view, by far. We decided when we are pensioners to come and live in Greytown,
Leonie du Preez (Gauteng)
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Greytown is one of ma favourite places! Its so full of history and so, so beautifull!! I just want to stay here forever on ma own farm!
Odwa (Soweto)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
66 On Monzali
66 On Monzali offers Natal Midlands accommodation that is well positioned for families, business men hospital visitors and retreats. We are right...
Sunrise Guesthouse
Sunrise Guesthouse is an affordable accommodation alternative. We offer five self catering units and two double rooms which each sleep between tw...
Lady Leuchars Guest House
Lady Leuchars offers accommodation in the charming town of Greytown. The house was once the residence of Sir George and Lady Marion Leuchars, is ...
Things to do in the area
The Country Nursery
If you have green fingers or even if you just enjoy pottering around in the garden then you should drop in at The Country Nursery next time you a...
Greytown Museum
The little hub of Greytown is situated in the picturesque South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is situated on the banks of the gorgeous Um...
Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio
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Noteworthy attractions
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 undula...
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...
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 convenient...
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...
Maritzburg Golf Club
The Maritzburg Golf Club in Pietermaritzburg is one of the oldest golf clubs in South Africa, dating back to 1886. It has lush, smooth cynodon gr...
Sakabula Golf Club
Sakabula Golf Club is a unique combination of agricultural smallholdings around a delightful 18-hole, par 73, golf course in a scenic rural envir...
Victoria Country Club
Less than five minutes from the CBD of Pietermaritzburg, the Victoria Country Club is superbly located in the scenic parklands adjoining the Quee...
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 f...
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 c...
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