The Country Nursery
Where? Greytown
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 are in scenic town of Greytown.
Only 200 metres off the road ...
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 ...
Buy glassware at Buchanan Interiors
Where? Merrivale, Howick
If you are looking for beautiful glassware why not try Buchanan Interiors on the Midlands Meander? All glassware is manufactured in the studio, using a kiln and moulds.
Pieces are coloured and decorated ...
Barbz Country Cafe
Where? Nottingham Road
For cosy surrounds, inviting couches and a warm ambience, Barbz Cozy Country Café is the perfect spot from which to enjoy the beauty and vibe of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. This family-run coffee shop is about ...
Swissland Cheese
Where? Balgowan
The natural splendour of the Natal Midlands is combined with the enticing allure of Switzerland on the Swissland Cheese Farm. Situated in Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, Swissland is all about fantastic cheeses made ...
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 ...
Benvie Farm
Where? Karkloof
Benvie Farm is an ideal spot for birding and garden enthusiasts. This hundred and twenty year old garden was established by cabinet maker and tree lover, John Geekie in 1882. Here you will find azaleas, ...
Greytown Museum
Where? Greytown
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 Umvoti River and is known for its ample production of timber, ...
Blueberry Hill
Where? Nottingham Road
Blueberry Hill is a complex of artists, artisans and coffee afficiandos perched on a hill on the winding Nottingham Road in the Kwazulu Natal Midlands. Blueberry Hill acts as a gallery space for various South ...
Macrorie House Museum
Where? 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 national monument and a heritage site.
Built ...
Stormy Hill Horse Trails
Where? Boston
At the very lip of the Drakensberg Escarpment, boasting some of the most breath-taking vistas in KwaZulu-Natal, visitors get to indulge in some very special time with the local horses and hounds. This South ...
Abingdon Wine Estate
Where? Lions River
Many farmers have tried to make a go of viticulture in the Natal Midlands. The altitude, the cool climate (it gets below freezing in winter) and the summer rainfall, in complete contrast to the traditional ...
Butterflies for Africa
Where? Pietermaritzburg
Butterflies for Africa has been developed to combine the best elements of top butterfly houses from around the world with some unique features of its own.
The complex currently houses a walk-through ...
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 ...
St Ives Restaurant
Where? Lions River
To celebrate the beauty and wonder of the Midlands, St Ives offers an idyllic eatery away from the hubbub of the urban centres. This restaurant is situated in the scenic South African province of ...