Travel

15 stories

by The Midlands Magazine · July 15, 2025

This season, swap misty mornings for salty air and make time to explore the charm, flavour and fun of Ballito and Umhlanga. Winter is the pe…

by The Midlands Magazine · August 19, 2024

uMnambithi (Ladysmith) is just under a two-hour drive from Howick and offers a historical getaway. It was initially named the Republic of Kl…

by The Midlands Magazine · August 15, 2024

It’s no surprise that the Midlands rests on a foundation filled with history and memories, from Nottingham Road and Fort Nottingham to Karkl…

by The Midlands Magazine · March 28, 2024

As you arrive at River Bend Farm, the river below, surrounding trees and sound of nature relax you immediately. The farm is situated on the …

by The Midlands Magazine · January 10, 2024

Sleeping under the open sky, swimming beneath a waterfall, and forging new friendships, this experience promises both physical challenges an…

by The Midlands Magazine · December 12, 2023

Welcome to an exquisite four-star architectural masterpiece nestled in the quaint town of Hilton Pietermaritzburg. ANEW Hotel Hilton exudes …

by The Midlands Magazine · July 14, 2023

Rolling hills, the African bush and a guide through history. Roughly an hour and a half outside of the Midlands, you start to enter the be…

by The Midlands Magazine · December 14, 2022

From E.T. to Emmys, we focus the lens on local creative Dale Hancock and his career and successes as a professional wildlife filmmaker and p…

by The Midlands Magazine · June 15, 2022

Meander Square sits in the heart of Nottingham Road, just a toddle over from Gowrie Village Estate. Having recently undergone a revamp, it n…

by The Midlands Magazine · March 4, 2022

We visited a few spots worth mentioning in Hilton, from beauty to bread, hotels, and railway stops! A unique few gems guaranteed to fulfil y…

by The Midlands Magazine · December 29, 2021

Nottingham Road is the heart of the Midlands, a place worth stopping by for locals on a weekend excursion or for those who need a countrysid…

by The Midlands Magazine · December 21, 2021

We’ve retaken to the countryside, but this time in search of places to stay for a weekend away or a holiday getaway that is perfect for you …