Howick
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Get in
On the N3 150 km from Durban take any of the 3 marked exits.
The easiest N3 exit into Howick is the "Tweedie/Howick" exit - the furthest one from Durban, first one from further inland - as the road in has no "speed bumps". The other two exits lead into Howick over several of these which could be detrimental to low-slung cars!
The easiest N3 exit into Howick is the "Tweedie/Howick" exit - the furthest one from Durban, first one from further inland - as the road in has no "speed bumps". The other two exits lead into Howick over several of these which could be detrimental to low-slung cars!
See
Howick FallsA 94-m high waterfall in the Umgeni river. The falls and surrounding area is a National monument and there is a 2-hour hiking trail (Gorge Walk) to the pools at the base of the falls.
Mandela MonumentA commemorative plinth marking the place where Nelson Mandela was arrested on August 5, 1962, leading to his conviction and longterm prison sentence, before becoming president of South Africa.
The Howick uMngeni MuseumInteresting but small.
Do
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phone: +27 33 330-3931address: 1 Karkloof Road700 hectares situated in the valley immediately below the Howick falls with eland, giraffe, impala, nyala, oribi, reedbuck, wildebees and zebra.
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phone: +27 33 330-5305 (Howick Tourism)
Midmar damExcellent watersport, fishing, camping and a game reserve.
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phone: +27 33 330-2067Many antelope species including blesbok, reedbuck, hartebees, wildebees and zebra. Also some white rhino.
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phone: +27 76 469-0857
Buy
Crafts, including handwoven carpets.
Check out the Visitors Book in the shops though as there are good comments here relating to pricing
Check out the Visitors Book in the shops though as there are good comments here relating to pricing
Eat
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The Original Pancake Cafe
phone: +27 33 330-6377address: 2 Fallsview RoadThe pancake shop is recommended! -
Red Tap Pub
phone: +27 33 330-8045address: 5 Harvard StServes excellent, and reasonably prices, English style pub grub. -
phone: +27 33 330-5256address: cnr Somme and Belle streetFor something more special, full menu meals and set-price specials.
Sleep
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Stocklands Farm Bed and Breakfast
phone: +27 33 330-5225A 150-year-old stone house with original yellowwood ceilings and doors offers accommodation to travellers from all over the world. -
phone: +27 33 330-6802Central to the Midlands Meander, the 40-hectare farm is a-top a hill, surrounded by pine and gum plantations, as well as natural forests, with sweeping 180-degree views of the Karkloof mountains. Homemade biscuits, chocolates and fresh flowers add a special touch in each room. Family run business.