Northern
Drakensberg
-
Royal Natal
- Cathedral Peak
- Bergville
-
Ladysmith
- Oliviershoek
- Van Reenen
Central Drakensberg
- Monks Cowl
- Champagne Valley
- Injasuti
- Giants Castle
- Highmoor
- Kamberg
- Winterton
- Estcourt
- Mooi River
- Weenen
Southern Drakensberg
- Lotheni
- Vergelegen
- Sani Pass
- Cobham
- Bushmans Nek
- Drakensberg Gardens
- Underberg
- Himeville
Natal Midlands
- Rosetta
- Nottingham Road
- Balgowan
- Howick
- Lidgetton
- Currys Post
- Karkloof
- Lions River
- Fort Nottingham
- Hilton
- Dargle
Drakensberg Attractions
- Bushman Rock
Art
- Hiking Trails
- Hot air
ballooning
- Horse trails
- Helicopter & Microlight
flights
- Restaurants
- Arts & Crafts
- Drakensberg
Boys Choir
- Canopy Tours
- Midlands Meander
- Fly Fishing
- Game Viewing
- Golf
- White Water rafting
- Birding
-
Quad Biking
- 4x4 Offroad trails
- Battlefield Tours
- Wine Tasting
- Museums
- Bicycle tours
- Abseiling
- Wellness & Spas
Weddings
Conferences
Drakensberg Links
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Howick - Natal Midlands
Howick is situated on the Midlands Meander and offers the Howick Falls
a a main attraction
 Howick is in the heart of the uMngeni Municipal region and hub
of the Midlands Meander. Howick is known as the place of many waterfalls
for it is here that the uMngeni River and its tributaries tumble down gorges
and over precipices on a journey to the Indian Ocean, some 95 km to the east.
Some of the key villages found in the vicinity of Howick are Karkloof, Merrivale
and Lion's River.
Most dramatic of these waterfalls is undoubtedly Howick
Falls, approximately
100 metres of spectacular display almost in the centre of the picturesque town
itself. Known to the Zulu people as KwaNogqaza - Place of the Tall One - the
falls were first seen by European adventurers in the early 19th Century, as transport
riders and wagon trains pioneered routes inland from the coast. This settlement
was duly named Howick, in tribute to the Northumberland home of then British
Colonial Secretary, Earl Grey.
Farming remains the defining nature of our pastoral and pristine ambience, as
evinced by the long established presence here of a highly esteemed seat of agricultural
learning. And perched some 1000- metres above sea-level humidity, our 'Waterfall
Country' is filled with opportunities to engage in activities synonymous with
genteel, bucolic living - fishing expeditions par none on our bountiful waters,
bird-watching and game-viewing amid a nature lover's dream, the equestrian pursuits
and golfing challenges introduced by our Colonial forefathers, plus a modern
addition to the world of keep-fit regimes - mountain biking.
Howick is today
fairly abuzz with a noteworthy array of quaint and inviting taverns, cafes and
restaurants to suit the mood of any discerning palate.
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