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The Midlands

on our doorstep

Howick & the Meander

Stay a while, wander a little

The Midlands Meander is on our doorstep — a winding route of eateries, craft shops, galleries and family adventures through rolling green hills. Here are a few of our favourites.

No. 01

Howick Falls

The 95-metre waterfall where the uMngeni plunges into its gorge — a short drive from the farm, with viewpoints right in town.

Nature · Close by

No. 02

Nelson Mandela Capture Site

A powerful steel-column sculpture and museum marking the place where Madiba was arrested in 1962.

History · Culture

No. 03

Karkloof Canopy Tours

Zip-line through the ancient indigenous Karkloof forest — the same forest that gave the farmhouse its Yellowwood.

Adventure · Family

No. 04

The Midlands Meander

Cheesemakers, coffee roasters, potters, weavers and long country lunches — follow the route and stop wherever looks good.

Food · Craft

No. 05

Midmar Dam

Picnics, walks and water by the big Midlands dam just outside Howick. (Confirm we’d like to feature.)

Outdoors

No. 06

Pietermaritzburg

The historic capital is an easy drive away, and the airport is 29 km from the farm.

Getting here

Or simply stay put

Life on the farm

Feed the cattle, swim, read under the trees and watch the sun go down over the garden. Some of the best Midlands days never leave the farm gate.

come and stay a while

Plan your stay at Stocklands

Book directly with us or reserve through Booking.com.