Experience unique cultural tours into the heart of KwaZulu-Natal

Superb multi-day tours experiencing the fascinating offerings of the Midlands Meander and KwaZulu-Natal interior are on offer to the Durban visitor and traveller. Enjoy comfortable culture excursions through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the province whilst experiencing the dynamic offerings of the Midlands Meander and Interior Battlefields Routes.

The rolling hills that run between Durban and Howick offer tourists the opportunity to view a variety of scenic landmarks including the Drakensberg, Umgeni Valley, Howick Falls and Midmar Dam. Entering into the Midlands, one is greeted by green hills and valleys, rich pastures and a variety of quaint country villages offering their own blend of tradition and culture. The Midlands Meander, with a great European influence, boasts Swiss cheese farms, Italian Restaurants, German Pubs and colonial hotels. One is able to drift innocently through a variety of craft stores, cultural villages and tourist centres whilst soaking up the serenity the region has to offer. Even the simplistic act of sitting on the wooden deck of one of Nottingham Roads fine German restaurants, overlooking the still waters of a nearby farm dam, is guaranteed to inject a sense of security to a visitor of a far off land.

Tours continue into the heart of the Anglo-Boer Battlefields, a region of fascinating history, culture and tradition. From the last British outpost of Durban, to the once British stronghold of Colenso, Ladysmith and Estcourt, the Battlefields offer a unique extension to the Midlands expedition. Travellers have the opportunity to explore some of the most historic battle sites on South African soil including Spioenkop and Colenso, which incorporates the ambush and capture site of Winston Churchill.

Guests on these fine cultural tours are accommodated at the tranquil Umsuluzi Riverside Lodge. Situated on the banks of the historical Bloukrans River, famous for the confrontation of Voortrekker and Zulu in 1838, Riverside Lodge is a haven of luxury with elegant cottages hugging the meandering river. Rustic thatch on stone design complements the personal nature of the cottages, each with private decks overlooking the terrain where guests are able to view the variety of game and birdlife that inhabits the river bushveld.

It is these pleasant multi-day tours from Durban, through the culturally diverse region of the Midlands, into the historic Battlefields region that captures the true essence of this dynamic and traditional province. Captivating landscapes and breathtaking sunsets offer the energetic traveller to capture moments on such tours that will last for years to come.