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Midlands Family Farm & Falls
One night, ninety minutes from Durban — a waterfall, a farm, and a piece of history every South African child should stand in front of.
Price is from, based on current accommodation rates and included activities. Some activities carry seasonal or group discounts that may change the final total — we confirm the exact price with your quote.
The Package
The easiest overnight in the province
You do not always need a week. This is a single night in the Midlands built around three things children actually enjoy: a 95-metre waterfall in the middle of a town, a working farm with animals and a bakery, and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, where the sculpture does something to you in person that photographs never manage. Ninety minutes from Durban, home by Sunday afternoon.
Your Itinerary
- DAY
1
Falls and history
MorningCollection in Durban and the drive up — ninety minutes.
MiddayHowick Falls and the craft market.
AfternoonThe Nelson Mandela Capture Site.
EveningCheck in at the farm, braai, early bed.
- DAY
2
Farm morning
MorningFarm breakfast, then Piggly Wiggly — animals, bakery and the play village.
MiddayA short walk in Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve.
AfternoonTransfer home.
What’s included
- 1 night’s family farm accommodation near Howick
- Breakfast
- Return transfer from Durban
- Nelson Mandela Capture Site entry for the family
- A downloadable itinerary
Not included
- Meals other than breakfast
- Umgeni Valley reserve entry
- Travel insurance
Getting there — your choice
Let us drive. Return transfer from Durban and the local running around. This is a genuinely easy self-drive too — good road the whole way — so it is a popular one to take the transport out of.
Self-drive. Prefer your own car? We drop the transport element and adjust the package accordingly — you still get the accommodation, the activities and the full itinerary, plus directions and our local phone support for the whole trip.
Stay & Play
Your base
A family room or self-catering cottage at a farm guesthouse near Howick, with space for children to run and breakfast included.
Activities — all within easy reach
- Howick Falls — A 95 m waterfall with a safe viewing platform and a craft market beside it. (In Howick)
- Nelson Mandela Capture Site — Marco Cianfanelli’s 50-column sculpture and the museum behind it. (10 min from Howick)
- Piggly Wiggly country village — A farm village with a bakery, animals, a play area and shops for the grown-ups. (15 min drive)
- Karkloof Falls — A less visited, taller waterfall with a picnic spot. (25 min drive)
- Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve — Short marked trails with zebra and giraffe, right beside Howick. (5 min drive)
Get your price for this package
Tell us your dates and how many of you are travelling — we’ll come back with a firm, all-in quote. No booking fee, no obligation.