Skydive Durban
Where? Eston
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 aeroplane.
From either perspective the KwaZulu ...
Baynesfield Estate Museum
Where? Richmond
The Baynesfield Estate Museum is made up of a few different sites, giving you a look at the life of Yorkshire born Joseph Bayne who was a Byrne Settler and who founded the Baynesfield Estate museum. During his ...
Refresh at Café Bloom
Where? Nottingham Road
If you are in need of refreshments after a hard morning meandering through the Natal Midlands, then look no further than Café Bloom which can be found at the Country Courtyard, off the R103.
Café Bloom is ...
Take the kids 'Candle Dipping'
Where? Nottingham Road
Situated at The Junction Complex in Nottingham Road, The Candle Dipping Shop is a great destination for fun-filled activities for children of all ages, and fun for the whole family. Choose a candle and dip it ...
Visit the Natal Railway Museum
Where? Hilton
The Natal Railway Museum is in the sweet, misty town of Hilton in KwaZulu Natal. Located at the Hilton station and next to what used to be the main railway line between Durban and Johannesburg.
This line ...
Herb House on Woodridge
Where? Balgowan
Herb House can be found on the Woodridge Country Hotel property in the Natal Midlands where they make handmade old fashioned cold process soap using vegetable oils including lots of olive oil to produce ...
Hartford House Restaurant
Where? Mooi River
If you enjoy good old French cuisine and classic elegance, you have come to the right place. The menu is ever changing and allows for a different experience and new exciting culinary delights on every visit. ...
The Olive Tree Coffee Shop
Where? Pietermaritzburg
If you live in or around Pietermaritzburg and are looking for somewhere to lunch why not try the Olive Tree Coffee Shop (if of course you haven’t already discovered it!).
Located just outside the centre ...
Karkloof Farmers Market
Where? Karkloof
The Karkloof Farmers Market is open from 07h00 to 11h00 every Saturday. This fresh produce market is conveniently housed in a shed so don’t let a rainy Saturday morning stop you from shopping.
There is a ...
Shop at the Hilton Farmstall
Where? Hilton
Heading out to the Natal Midlands or Midmar for a picnic lunch? Why not stop off at the Hilton Farmstall to collect your picnic bits?
The Hilton farm stall is found at the Hilton Rotunda and all sorts of ...
Voortrekker - Msunduzi Museum
Where? Pietermaritzburg
Voortrekkers is Afrikaans/Dutch for pioneers but literally means 'those who trek ahead'. The Great Trek (Die Groot Trek) refers to a number of mass movements of these five groups of local Afrikaans pioneers ...
Gwahumbe Day Visitor Activities
Where? 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 Pietermaritzburg.
The reserve is home to an ...
Visit the One O' Clock Gun
Where? Pietermaritzburg
If you are walking through the City of Pietermaritzburg near midday you may hear the resounding noise of the one O’clock gun. As the sound of the blast runs through your entire body, not only are you made ...
Corner Post Restaurant & Bar
Where? Howick
The Corner Post Restaurant & Bar is just that: a beautiful bar with a relaxing lounge and dedicated kitchen for bar meals and snacks and a full restaurant with inside dining, a deck for outside dining and a ...
The Pickle Pot
Where? Howick
Enjoy simple, tasty food in the garden under the trees, does it get better than that? Toasted sandwiches that are made to make your mouth water, hearty beef burgers and a selection of light meals are just some ...