This area extends from Pietermatitzburg and then rises sharply as you journey into the mellow Midlands. On the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg there is a crafter who tie dyes, a raptor rehabilitation and breeding stop and a delightful butterfly centre.
Pietermaritzburg nestles sleepily below the massive Town Hill which leads to Hilton and the start of the Midlands. It has an interesting history and this very multi-cultural South African city, is easy and safe to explore on foot. Find out about Ghandi and see his statue and the City Hall. It is an old University town and former seat of power for both the short lived Boer Republic and then the capital in Natal under the British. There are some good Victorian buildings left. The museum is good for pre-history.
Our crafters include a craft project training and selling for rural crafters, ceramicists, a silver jeweller, superb leather work, mosaic artists, weavers, cheese makers, craft brewers and a very special vineyard. The artists have a wonderful variety of styles. Subjects range from township life, to abstract, to wildlife and dot paintings. The quality of what you will see is exceptional. One of the artists is the current Head of Fine Art at the University another is a photographer. The galleries are well worthwhile as well.
One of the highlights of this saunter are the artisanal food stops. There are a couple of great places to eat including a cookery school restaurant.
There is a lovely country club for golfers, MTB and trail running routes with panoramic views.
An interesting space with work by talented local artists and crafters
The Platform, Lions River Station, R103 Lions River Road, Howick. 3260
Patchwood Elephant, R103, Lions River Road, Twedie, Howick.
Unique creations of handwoven carpets and throws made in the KZN Midlands
1 Notties Road, Nottingham Road, KZN, South Africa
Queen Elizabeth Park, Duncan Mackenzie Drive, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Beverley Farm, Impendle Road, Dargle, KwaZulu Natal
The best traditional thin based wood fired pizzas in the Midlands
D20, P134, Dargle/Impandle Road, Dargle
Delicious handmade cheeses, friendly goats, stunning views, picnic and music.
Awissland Cheese, Old Main Road, R103, Balgowan 3275
Handcrafted leather footwear & accessories, made locally for 30 years!
Groundcover Farm, Currys Post Rd, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
The scrummiest olives and olive products south of the equator !
Midlands Business, 7 Prospect Place, Howick 3290, KwaZulu Natal
Lions River Station, R103 Lions River, Howick, 3260
Beautiful range of handmade pieces including fire proof tagines & pizza ovens
D666, Dargle, KwaZulu Natal
Wonderful biodiversity conserved for walking, watching birds and enjoying the bush
Karkloof Road, Howick, South Africa
Showcasing some of South Africa's top artists across disciplines
Piggly Wiggly Centre Cnr The R103 & Dargle Turn Off, Howick, 3290
Preston Farm, 9 Karkloof Road, Howick, 3290
Unique glass and mosaic fineart artworks
Piggly Wiggly Country Village, 1 Dargle Road, Lions River. 3290
Bespoke sterling silver jewellery. Designed by heart, created by hand.
11 Colleen Place, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Captures life in the townships of new South Africa with irony and colour.
13610236 Bulwer Road, Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg, KZNatal
Celebrate your special day in an elegant atmosphere with scenic surroundings
170 Peter Brown Drive, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
97 Chatterton Road, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
38 Sutton Road, Hilton, South Africa
19 Sutton Road, Worlds View, South Africa
For delicately hand crafted products, with a vibrant African touch by locals.
4 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
1 Hilton College Road, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
4 Lyncombe Drive, Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Peaceful cafe for good coffee and lunch set amongst the trees
200 Zwartkop Road, Boughton, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
