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Mooi River Craft Market is held on the third Saturday of every month … Subscribe to our newsletter to get a reminder the week of the market 😉 http://eepurl.com/dgPTZT FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

A monthly Craft Market in Nottingham Road, The KZN Midlands … Always on the 1st Saturday of the month. http://eepurl.com/dgP4Ov We do have the odd extra market … so keep tuned 😉 FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Wicked Karting Indoor Carting Track Pietermaritzburg – We offer Good Value for Money, at a rate better than other karting tracks. The Top Mens and Ladies racer on the last day of the month will receive a prize. Let us know if you going to join us so we can have adequate braai facilities.Bring family, children and friends. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Rosetta Country Market takes place on the 2nd & last Saturday of every month: Local produce & products. Food, veg, plants, preserves, cakes, milk, cheese, meat, bread, crafts etc. Join us at the dam and have a squizz and a shop with your creative and productive fellow Midlanders! FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Jesmond Dene Craft & Farmers Market offer a wide variety of fresh produce, food stalls, clothing, baked goods, craft and entertainment. Jesmond Dene is a well known landmark in Pietermaritzburg. Formerly a nursery, now its become far more. Under new management, Hayley Wills has transformed what was to what is; something special and a place for the whole family to enjoy. This vibrant and diverse centre is located in Hayfields on Murray road. Parking is safe and offroad. Markets are held regularly over the weekends , with many stall-holders to spoil the browser with choice! FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Drakensberg Canopy Tour is situated in the Central Drakensberg in the shadow of the towering Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle. Led by trained guides as you glide between platforms perched in the tress and on cliff faces, allow your senses to flood with the timeless atmosphere of the forest. The inspiring nature of the majestic Drakensberg, the ancient indigenous forest, waterfalls and the cascading stream make this an opportunity not to be missed. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Celtiskloof Lifestyle Centre was designed to provide a wide range of activities to the KZN Midlands public. CLC offers a healthy, fun and safe venue for kids (both young and old) play, parties, corporate events, fitness, food and retail. With six different areas for various activities, CLC caters to all needs. Add a conference room and a Restaurant, and Celtiskloof Lifestyle Centre provides the perfect venue for your training or company conference. With on-site party, function and conference planners as well as accredited trainers. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

The Crafty Duck village is a collection of Incredible experiences from an amazing Farmyard, Monster Jungle Gym, Snake & Reptile Park, Horse Rides and Train Rides. Please bring along a picnic basket, also we welcome braais. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Natal Canoe Club – The home of the famous Dusi canoe marathon, NCC is based at Camps Drift in the centre of Pietermaritzburg and is host to a thriving canoeing community FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

KwaZulu-Natal Museum Pietermaritzburg, a popular tourist and educational amenity and acclaimed centre of scholarly research, offers thousands of visitors a feast of attractive, modern, user friendly displays. The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is dedicated to increasing understanding of the history of mankind in south-eastern Africa and of the Natural World, through the collection, study and display of real objects. The Museum opened its doors on 30 November 1904 and is now home to several of South Africa’s most important heritage collections. The collections are of international renown, and feature regional archaeology, African cultural products, European settler history, seashells, insects and other forms Find out more

The Golden Horse Casino Pietermaritzburg is a unique venue which combines casino thrills, entertainment, dining and horse racing all in one location. Bars and Restaurants at Golden Horse Casino include: Asian Fusion, Rockafellas, Derby Lounge, Vigour & Verve, John Dory’s & Senhor Calisto’s. The venue also accommodates weddings and conferences and offers visitors Hotel accommodation at Southern Sun Pietermaritzburg. The casino features more than 450 slot machines and includes table games: Blackjack, Poker & Roulette. Also on-site is the Scottsville Race Course which hosts horse racing and driving range with a putt putt course for golfing enthusiasts. There is also Find out more

Dargle Valley Pottery was established in 1975, as one of SA premiers potters. National award winner. Collected worldwide. We offer a wide range of fire proof hand made Tajines, pizza ovens, fire places, briars for indoor and outdoor use. Demands on request. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Happy Corner Shisanyama Carwash and Entertainment a new trendy hangout where happy people will meet at our modern spacious and contemporary eating facilities that will include both indoor and outdoor seating areas for our guests to enjoy the ultimate shisanyama experience. The facility will also include a carwash, bar, beauty parlour and exciting play facilities for kids of all ages keeping them occupied while parents are entertained by the local and national djs, comedians, musicians and occasional live performances. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Chocolate Heaven are the funertiers in the chocolate business, their unique Chocolate Dippingz Experience brings a whole new approach to the enjoyment of chocolate. The shop is located at The Junction, Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Pietermaritzburg Farmers Market – A market held on a Saturday morning in the Botanical Gardens in Mayors Walk,Pietermaritzburg. Lovely fresh produce supplied by people in and around the area Fresh farm produce, plants and veg. A host of other products all fresh and delicious. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Epic Karting Midlands is situated at the Old balgowan farm, off the R103 between Nottingham road and Michaelhouse. Braai facilities are available at the Midlands track and includes braai drums, bench tables and chairs. We serve soft drinks but you can bring your own alcohol. For safety reasons, drinking of alcohol and driving isn’t permitted Riders can book enduro races from the website online with 30-240 minute sessions. You can also arrive a drive without making a booking on a first come first serve basis. Children need to be at least 10 years old and over 1.5m tall in order Find out more

Albert Falls Miniature Railway is the longest miniature railway in South Africa @ 1.4Km long. Loads of exciting new changes. Beautiful venue for the whole family to enjoy. Pub grub and cash bar available as well as train rides at a small fee of R10 per ride. Open to the Public – All are welcome, lovely place to spend the day with the whole family. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

The Karkloof Canopy Tour is a unique Eco-experience that takes people on a 2-hr Zip-line adventure through the magnificent Karkloof indigenous forest. The tour involves Zip-lining from one platform to another along through the magnificent Karkloof forest. The tour comprises nine platforms and eight slides that zig-zag down a pristine forested valley. The scenery is spectacular and professional guides ensure that safety of each group while provide interesting facts about the forest ecology during the tour. Ages 5-95. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Dargle Country Market takes place on the first Sunday of every month from 08h30 to 11h30 at the Lions River Club, Dargle, KwaZulu-Natal. Local fresh produce and homemade/handmade items. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

The beautiful and tranquil KZN National Botanical Garden specialises in the conservation of plants from the eastern region of South Africa and of rare and endangered species from elsewhere. Established in 1874, the Garden’s Victorian past is evident in its magnificent specimens of northern hemisphere plants, such as the swamp cypress, tulip trees, camphor trees, plane trees, giant figs and magnolias. One of the finest features of the Garden is the avenue of London Plane trees, which has been stunning visitors since 1908. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Khotso Horse Trails and Backpackers surrounded by the mountains – it’s the perfect place to base yourself in the Southern Drakensberg for adventure and relaxation alike. Just outside Underberg and against the magnificent backdrop of SA’s very own UNESCO World Heritage site for ‘exceptional natural beauty’, you will find Khotso’s Backpackers Lodge, unique self-catering Rondawels, a giant log cabin and orchard campsite; all nestled amongst a 1 000 hectare working horse and sheep farm. It’s shaped by the wonderful characters that both visit and call this place home, and people come from all over the world. For adventure, we’re famous Find out more

The Karkloof Farmers Market is a unique in-door Market with a wide variety of stalls offering everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to delicious home-baked treats and organic products. There is something for the whole family, hearty breakfasts, premium coffee, an indigenous nursery and activities for kids. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Lions River Rafting offer half & full day paddling trips in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Open weekends and school holidays. Contact us on the number above for send an inquiry. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Set in the soft farmlands of Birnamwood road just 5 minutes from Hilton and Howick, Silkwood Stables offers a full equine experience for all ages. With well schooled horses and ponies for all levels of riding we have a 60-20 dressage arena, 40-80 fully equipped jumping arena, amazing out rides and a developing XC course. We have a fully qualifies SANEF instructor, and as well as offering livery. We specialize in schooling and selling of safe horses and children’s ponies. Silkwood stables provides the back up of excellent vets, farriers, chiropractors, dentist, instructors and riders. So from Happy hackers to Find out more

Midlands Meander Horse Trails offer 1 hr out rides or trail rides into the mountains and hills of Caversham in the KZN Midlands. Bookings require at least 24 hours notice. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Tasha’s Fantastic Fudge Hilton is a small business that specializes in making the best homemade fudge just like Grandma did. We are based in KZN, South Africa and are expanding to all regions of South Africa. Along with supplying small. medium and major sized businesses, we attend markets, fund raisers and support local charities. Tasha’s Fantastic Fudge Hilton supplies Corporate Gifts which are made to the clients standard and size as well as Weddings and Gifts for any reason. Bring a container and we will fill it. Our main product is Fudge which we have in the following flavours : Find out more

Nelson Mandela Capture Site Howick exhibition, hosted in the converted shed, tells a story of Nelson Mandela’s journey through life and how he built a new nation from within a conflicted South Africa. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

The annual White Mountain Music Festival is the perfect opportunity to escape the city and unwind in a stunning setting while enjoying a great line-up of live, predominantly acoustic acts. Known for its intimate, relaxed atmosphere, the festival is now in its 11th year and is held at White Mountain Lodge near Giant’s Castle in the scenic central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu-Natal, just 25km off the N3 on tarred roads, 185km from Durban and 400km from Johannesburg. Also on offer are colourful arts and crafts, a wide variety of food and drink outlets, local craft beer, plus loads of outdoor Find out more

This year we bring you the most insanely awesome festival, with attractions that have never been seen in SA before. SA’s most versatile festival. Escape to the KZN midlands, situated only 1 hour from Durban and 15 min from PMB, the Pecanwood Oktoberfest is the perfect get out of the city event. With over 6000 people last year, The Pecanwood Oktoberfest was voted SA’s No 1 sport & lifestyle festival and KZN’s biggest beer fest. We have a wide variety of beer to taste, along with our wine and coffee tasting tent that also feature coffees from around the world, Find out more

A rural museum, reputed to be among the best rural museums in South Africa, Himeville Fort and Museum offers a wide range of exhibits. Himeville Fort and Museum The museum is housed in the old stone fort or laager started in 1896 by the Border Mounted rifles after the LeFleur Rebellion of 1895. Completed in 1899 it was taken over by the Natal Mounted Police and turned into a prison by the addition of the warders house and magistrates court along with a number of cells. Abandoned as a prison in 1972 it became a museum in 1976 and was Find out more

The Comrades Marathon Museum has now reopened after months of renovations, the beautifully restored Victorian house is one of the oldest building in Pietermaritzburg. Located near the Scottsville Race course, the museum will feature almost a century of the Comrades Marathon history to commemorate the achievements of the runners. The marathon alternates between an up run from Durban City Hall to the Scottsville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Baynesfield Estate Museum is situated in Baynesfield, KwaZulu-Natal near Richmond and was founded by the agricultural pioneer, Joseph Baynes. The museums are housed in the first butter factory in South Africa – a beautiful building built in 1898; the first refrigeration room in the country which has been restored with the help of the Natal Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club and where their museum has been established; the homestead where Joseph Baynes lived with his first wife Maria, until her death after a difficult childbirth. Baynesfield Estate Museum It is in this building that enthusiastic Woodcrafters have set up their Find out more

Fort Durnford Museum Estcourt has a rich history of British, Zulu and Afrikaner heritage. Built on the hill of Bushman’s River drift, in 1874 the fort served as a lookout tower and military stronghold for the town. The stone-built Museum features historic South African artifacts some items dating back as far as the Iron and Stone Age plus a collection of fossils. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Drakensberg Ballooning offers scenic hot air balloon flights over KwaZulu-Natal with panoramic views stretching from the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg to Giants Castle in the Southern Drakensberg of South Africa. Miskien het dit iets te doen met die kurwe van die aarde, maar om uit ‘n lugballon ondertoe te kyk laat ‘n mens baie klein voel. Vroegoggend, sonsopkoms, die ongelooflike stilte word slegs nou en dan onderbreek deur die geblaas van die brander en af en toe ‘n skril roep van ‘n voël. Die opwinding is ongelooflik terwyl jy rustig bo die aarde sweef met die majestueuse Drakensberge op die horizon. Drakensberg Ballooning FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Situated in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, the Bosch Hoek Golf Club is home to a nine-hole course that has an interesting history, as it formed part of a farm that was among the original voortrekker claims to be settled in the 1850s. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Sakabula Golf Course Howick, located in the foothills of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, has become one of the most popular venues for golfers and visitors to the area. Situated only 2kms off the N3 Highway and just 20kms from Pietermaritzburg, it provides a country escape with panoramic views of the Drakensberg and surrounding mountains. This superb 18-Hole, par 73 course provides both a challenging and rewarding golf experience for Amateurs and Professionals alike. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Hot Air Ballooning SA – Hot Air Balloon flights throughout South Africa The only balloon operator in South Africa dedicated to flying from a wide selection of venues. From the majestic splendour of the Maluti range in Clarens to the Golden sands of the Kalahari. Cradle Game Reserve to the Vredefort Dome meteorite impact site along the Vaal and the rolling hills of the Natal Midlands. Hot Air Ballooning SA Champagne Valley in the Majestic Drakensberg Mountains and Tala private Game Reserve just 45 minutes from Durban. Experience the Finest Ballooning that South Africa has to offer with loads of Find out more

Stormy Hill Horse Trails – Stormy Hill is Caroline’s home on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment where horses and hounds flourish. Come and enjoy a delightful morning in the conservation corridors of forestry and farmland areas. Here, guests are entertained to a lifestyle experience constituting an introduction to the horses of the hill, a hands-on grooming session and a guided ride in the surrounding areas. Stormy Hill Horse Trails All our horses are well-tempered and each has its own personality, which is taken into account when matching horse to rider. Take time to get back to nature as you Find out more

A visually stunning museum that offers its visitors a trip back in time to the days of early Pietermaritzburg. Guided tours offer you a glimpse of how different our town was during the period of colonization as well as insight into the early technologies from this period that have shaped the way we live today. Macrorie House Museum The Macrorie House Museum boasts a massive collection of Victoriana and is complete with bedrooms, kitchen, parlor, school room, study, nursery and even has its own chapel! For the younger kids, we have a beautiful interactive play room, full of toys for indoor Find out more

Rockjumper Birding Tours is one of the world’s longest established and most highly regarded birding tour companies. Based in South Africa with satellite offices in USA, Australia and New Zealand, their team of professional tour leaders and dedicated office support staff arrange and guide more than 250 annual birding and wildlife tours to 100 countries across the globe. Rockjumper believes that the recipe for a successful birding tour is simple: a well-planned itinerary with smooth running ground operations, comfortable accommodations and good food, a small group with low participant-to-leader ratio, and, most importantly, personable, friendly tour leaders with the necessary Find out more

Lions River Railway is a miniature railway situated at Piggly Wiggly Country Village in the KwaZulu Natal, Midlands. Trains run most weekends and public holidays between 10am and 3pm weather dependent. Lions River Railway A perfect outing for the kids with lots to see and do in the area, the miniature railway circuit is built around the mini-golf course with a view of all the village shops and restaurants. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Halley Park is home to the Pietermaritzburg Model Engineering Society and our primary objective is to foster an interest in engineering by building miniature replicas of locomotives, stationary engines, internal combustion engines, hot air engines, machine tools, and any other engineering related projects to the original working specifications. There is a great emphasis on steam preservation. Halley Park Miniature Railway Halley Park Miniature Railway have a running day every first Sunday of the month when members of the public can buy tickets to enjoy a ride around the miniature railway circuit, hauled by steam and ‘diesel’ locomotives. Visitors are encouraged to Find out more

The Candle Dipping Shop is an exciting Midlands Meander activity for children or adults with Candle Dipping and Sand Art available at the shop. Candle dipping can also be team building activity for adults and the perfect school outing for children. The Piggly Wiggly Country Village in Lions River, KwaZulu-Natal has ample parking, children’s playgrounds, restaurants and clean toilets. Candle Dipping Shop Piggly Wiggly The Shop at the Piggly Wiggly Country Village is just one of the many attractions in the area, the village is a great venue for kids as there are jungle gyms, a mini-golf course and mini Find out more

The Candle Dipping Shop is an exciting Midlands experience for both children and adults with Candle Dipping and Sand Art available in the shop. Candle dipping is a great team building activity for adults and school outing for children. The Candle Dipping Shop also make custom-made candles for Weddings, birthday parties and Conference groups. Stop off at either The Candle Dipping Shop Nottingham Road or at the Piggly Wiggly Country Village. Both locations have ample parking, children’s playgrounds and clean toilets. Candle Dipping Shop Nottingham Road One can build up to the outing by having a lesson on early lighting Find out more

Splashy Fen Music Festival was established back in 1990, the festival takes place in Underberg with epic views of the Drakensberg mountains. The four day long festival features a line-up of renowned South African artists and upcoming talent on the free stage. Splashy Fen Music Festival The annual SA music festival has grown somewhat over it’s two decade history with thousands of fans attending the event which takes place over the long Weekend in April. Splashy Fen Music Festival is without a doubt the biggest outdoor camping music festival in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Other activities and things at Splashy Find out more

The Midmar Mile is the largest open water event in the world. The annual swimming event takes place at Midmar Dam in Howick, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Epworth Mudman is an off-road multi-sport event with running, swimming or canoeing, and cycling events, held in the scenic surroundings of Albert Falls Dam in a spirit of fun amidst the competition. The very first Mudman in KwaZulu-Natal was held at Hermannsburg in 1999. It has grown into a whole-family event, with a record 650 entrants in the 2008 aQuellé Hermannsburg Mudman – one-and-a-half times more than in 2007! The Epworth Mudman has always been organised and run by the staff, parents and learners of the school. Epworth Mudman 2017 – 5th March 2017 FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Find out more

Butterflies for Africa Butterflies for Africa in Pietermaritzburg is a butterfly resource centre which offers a walk-through Butterfly House featuring exotic and indigenous butterflies. The centre also has Butterfly Themed Shop, Art Gallery, Coffee Shop and a lovely Butterfly Garden. Perfect for schools, hosting kids parties, young children and those wanting to learn more about butterflies in an Eco-system with birds, fish, iguanas and Cotton-top Tamarin monkeys. Butterflies for Africa is situated just off the N3 when taking the Ohrtmann Rd turnoff, there is ample secure parking within the complex. The painted lady coffee shop overlooks the garden and is Find out more

Established in 1996, The Nottingham Road Brewery is a renowned independent micro brewery that produces a popular range of ales and lagers in the KZN Midlands. Located on the premises of the Rawdons Hotel and Country Estate where visitors are welcome to see the brewing process and buy the full range of beers in a gift pack from the shop. Nottingham Road Brewery natural brewed products include: Pickled Pig Porter, Pye-eyed Possum Pilsner, Tiddly Toad Light Lager & Whistling Weasel Pale ale. Customers can also buy a 5 litre Chubby Beer on Tap vat which makes the perfect gift for beer Find out more

Stop off at Culamoya Chimes located on Lidgetton Hilltop to hear the tranquil sound of chimes on the Midlands Meander. There are three large chimes in the gardens make a glorious sound while you take in the beauty of the midlands from the hilltop view of Lidgetton and surrounding KZN midlands. Culamoya Chimes have a variety of chimes for sale with all sorts of shapes and sizes available, they make excellent souvenirs and are a great additions to any family home. Relax to the soothing sounds of the Peace Chimes, the shop is open from Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am Find out more