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Natal Midlands

Natal Midlands

Natal Midlands

The Midlands Meander lies in the heart of Natal Midlands. The Natal Midlands is an incredible beautiful landscape with outstanding accommodation, conference and wedding facilities, fascinating local events, fabulous cuisine and restaurants, revitalising outdoor activities and over-the-top adventure sports, historic landmarks, wildlife conservation, and best of all “shop-till-you-drop” unique arts and crafts. The Natal Midlands is just one hour from Durban and four and a half hours on the N3 highway from Johannesburg. The Midlands Meander offers much to explore and do in the Natal Midlands.

Natal Midlands Accommodation

  • Lythwood Lodge Lodge and wedding venue in Lidgetton
  • Fordoun Hotel and Spa is situated in the green pastures of a successful Nottingham Road dairy farm, which has a history dating back to the 1800s. The original farm buildings have been painstakingly adapted into the atmospheric and gracious Fordoun Spa, Hotel and Restaurant
  • Howick Falls Hotel The Howick Falls Hotel is located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, just 24kms from Pietermaritzburg.
  • Leadwood Lodge – TALA Private Game Reserve Built by a team of artisans with locally sourced shale, Leadwood Lodge combines exceptional architecture, towering thatch and resplendent finishes against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty.
  • Figtree Lodge – TALA Private Game Reserve Figtree is a fully serviced and catered lodge for groups of up to ten. Complete with a dedicated attendant, the lodge has an old-world farmstead atmosphere that is carried through to the individual service and wholesome food.
  • Paperbark Lodge – TALA Private Game Reserve Paperbark Lodge centres on a former farmhouse on the Tala Private Game Reserve, with its large fireplace, mahogany floors and polished verandas restored.
  • Hartford House Home to the family of the last prime minister of the Colony of Natal, Hartford House is situated on South Africa’s most famous thoroughbred farm near Giant’s Castle.
  • Rustic Camp – TALA Private Game Reserve Tala features three charming rustic lodges that are quiet, simple and comfortable, each with excellent views of the reserve’s watering holes
  • Thatchings Guest House Welcome to Thatchings; a jewel in the necklace that is the Midlands Meander! Thatchings is a Country Style Guest House located 10kms from Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu- Natal Midlands, and just a short 2 kms from the N3 ( the major route between Johannesburg and Durban
  • Hilton View B&B Hilton View B&B is a palatial home in Hilton with a view towards the Drakensberg and Karkloof mountain ranges. Hilton is the Gateway to the famous Midlands Meander, and is the starting point of many of the Old Battlefield Tours.
  • Hawklee Country House A nationally graded four-star guesthouse, Hawklee Country House is ideal for anyone seeking a peaceful and tranquil breakaway; nestled on the banks of the gently flowing Lions River, near Nottingham Road, in the heart of the Midlands Meander
  • Sierra Ranch – family resort & conference centre The shareholders, management and staff of Sierra Ranch would like to thank you for your interest in our resort and invite you to visit us in the heart of the Natal midlands for the warmest of welcomes and the most unforgettable stay
  • 40 Fraser St B&B Set in mature, spacious gardens with macadamia and Avocado trees. Old Oaks shade the boundary.Relax in a country atmosphere with the convenience of a country Town.The guest wing offers double rooms, family accommodation and a cosy honeymoon bedroom.
  • Engeleni Lodge & Mayfly Cottage A soul rejuvenating experience and a wonderfully warm welcome awaits you at this destination. Situated on a working dairy farm called Prosper, nestled in the Kamberg Valley, with sweeping, panoramic views of the Ukhahlumba Drakensburg World Heritage Park.
  • Everglades Hotel & Conference Centre The Everglades Hotel is situated at the foot of the Inhlosane Mountain, deep in the southern foothills of the Drakensberg Mountain Range, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge Gowrie Farm Golf and Fly-Fishing Estate is set in Nottingham Road, in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and within the context of a working farm.  The estate is surrounded by a choice of well-stocked trout dams, lush bush and kikuyu pastures.
  • Lastingham Guest Lodge & Conference Centre In the foothills of the mighty Drakensberg mountains, amid rolling hills and beautiful gardens, Lastingham offers luxury accommodation at most reasonable prices in a tranquil country setting.
  • Leopard’s Lair At Leopard’s Lair we extend a warm welcome to families. Having a young son, we understand the needs and concerns of families, and aim to provide a relaxing, fun, child-friendly environment.
  • Loxley House Loxley House offers an exceptional standard of accommodation, in a quiet and tranquil setting.We have six, spacious, en suite, garden-facing suites, equipped with high quality, very comfortable beds (choice of king size or ¾ single), linen and duvets.
  • Malato B&B Malato B&B is situated in a charming suburb in Pietermaritzburg. It is ideally located with easy access to the city centre, University, Liberty Midlands Mall, restaurants and coffee shops. It is ideal for business and leisure.

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