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Country House in the Midlands

Midlands
KwaZulu-Natal


Trout fishing in the MidlandsNorth of Pietermaritzburg begins the fertile foreland of the Drakensberg, the "Natal Midlands". At heights around 1000 metres, the climate is comfortable all year round. In summer one can expect daily thunderstorms. Winters are dry and sunny. During the day it is pleasantly warm, and at night temperatures can fall below zero.

The Midlands are a holiday region cherished by many. They look just like midlands: undulating hills, streams, lakes, some indigenous forest and farmlands. There are also eucalypt and pine plantations of the timber industry. Many streams and rivers with crystal-clear water - coming from the highlands of the Drakensberg - render the Midlands one of the most favourite anglers' destinations in South Africa. Fly-fishing is big here. Trouts were introduced in 1889 by Scottish settlers.

The Midlands boast excellent hotels, lodges and country guest houses – many with a river running through and lakes for fishing. Some offer horse riding. In any case, it provides a holiday in enchanting country surroundings, why the Midlands are particularly loved by South Africans from hectic places like Johannesburg.

Midlands in autumnThe Midlands also offer some very good restaurants, tea gardens and a number of antique shops, art galleries and arts&crafts places, which all together line up to make up the "Midlands Meander Route".

The artery of this area is the R103 between the towns of Howick, Nottingham Road, Mooi River and Estcourt with many branching country roads.


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Top left: Trout fishing near Balgowan in the Midlands. Bottom left: Typical scenery of the Midlands.
Top right: Country guest house with fishing lake.
Bottom right: Natal Midlands in autumn.
Natal Midlands Landscape


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