Situated in the heart of the magnificent KwaZulu Natal midlands, a short
distance below Howick Falls, is the Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve. The reserve
covers an area of 650 hectares, and is managed by the Wildlife Society of South
Africa. The Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve houses one of Africa's leading
environmental education centres, with more than 15000 students making their way
to the reserve each year to participate in various ecology, bush craft and
adventure courses.
The majority of the Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is situated within the
breathtaking gorge below the Howick Falls, while the upper part of the reserve,
above the falls, comprises the fringe of a rolling plateau. The terrain suddenly
drops at the edge of the plateau for about 60m to form dramatic rock faces in
places. Below the falls, the reserve continues along the Umgeni River for about
7 km.
Outdoor enthusiasts will be well-catered for with a number of self-guided
drives, and six well-marked hiking trails. A popular option is the four day
hiking trail which leads visitors between Howick Falls and Karkloof Falls. There
are many picnic spots in the reserve which provide visitors with awesome views
of the scenic gorge. A variety of wildlife which includes giraffe, wildebeest,
zebra, nyala, impala, eland and other mammals can be found in the reserve. With
a total list of over two hundred species, bird watchers will also find delight
in sighting a number of rare species which include the elusive Nerina Trogon and
the Crowned Eagle. An abundance of butterflies can also be seen in the Umgeni
Valley Nature Reserve.
Mission House is a beautiful home situated on a ridge with breathtaking 360* views of the Drakensberg Mountains and the rolling hills of the Midlands.
Leafy Lane is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac approximately 3 Kms from the N3 Highway. It consists of two bed sitting rooms and are fully equipped with double door fridge freezers, microwave, mini stove, toaster and kettle.
A NUTTY LANE is three, modern self-catering cottages, set on the banks of a picturesque dam surrounded by birds, horses and two potbelly pigs.
Devonshire Lodge consists of two units. Namely Devonshire Lodge and Devonshire Cottage. Both units are independent of each other, and each has a fenced garden totally out of view of each other. Each garden has outside seating with a Weber Braai.
Kusane Farm Cottage is perched high above the stunning Karkloof valley, midway between Howick and Curry's Post on the Midlands Meander, with its fine restaurants and shopping.
Amberleigh Guest Farm is a working farm situated in the Kwa Zulu Natal midlands 12km outside Howick, easily accessible from the N3 highway.
If your heart yearns for a tranquil blend of seclusion and luxury then Lions River Country Cottages, award winning accommodation, is your perfect escape into the solitude of the countryside.
KwaNyoni Cottages offer a unique concept in accommodation; imaginatively transformed from old stables and a farm building, these three eclectically decorated self-catering units are set on a tranquil agricultural property with panoramic views over the
Two self catering units situated on 50 acre farm property with breathtaking views into the Umgeni Valley and across to the Drakensberg. Unit 1 consists of two double rooms with queen beds, both fully airconditioned and each with ensuite bathrooms ...
