Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve Take a glide on the wild side with Segway gliding tours. Enjoy the scenic beauty with an experienced tour guide who will interpret along the way. Tel: 033 330 3941
African Bird of Prey Sanctuary The African Bird of Prey Sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation of indigenous raptors and is a base for ongoing research, breeding and rehabilitation projects for birds of prey. Just off the N3 highway on the Lion Park Road, Ashburton, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal. Tel: 031 785-4382
There are many historical buildings in the Natal Midlands, several of which date back to the 1880’s, a number have been declared National Monuments including some well preserved Settler Churches, Colonial reminders shoulder-to-shoulder with icons of democracy.
Fort Nottingham Museum Tel: 033 266 6482
Mandela Capture Site Tel: 079 971 3074
All Saints Church, Nottingham Road 10h00 – Sunday
St George’s Church, Rosetta 10h00 – 1st & 3rd Sunday
Catholic Church – St Joseph’s, Howick 07h00 & 08h30 – Sundays
Established in 2004, Hot Air Ballooning SA offers breath-taking flights from various launch sites across the Natal Midlands flying the finest balloons.
Contact Warrick / Anne and the team for more information.
The Midlands provides a vast variety of terrain to explore on horseback. From grassy plains to Rocky Mountains and gushing streams, there’s plenty for horse and rider to enjoy.
Karkloof Horse Adventures Tel: 083 480 2051
Qambathi Trails Tel: 082 774 8164 / 066 002 4852
ZuluWaters Game Reserve Tel: 082 557 6686 or 036 352 0100