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The old world charm and tranquil
countryside has attracted a new breed of people who have taken residence
among the farmers. These are creative crafters, sculptures, potters, weavers
and leather workers who ply their trade in quaint old cottages and
farmhouses and welcome the curious. The Midlands is dotted with cozy country
inns just perfect for unhurried lunches or just tea and home made jam
scones.
Wagondrift
Dam and Moor Park are two small conservation service nature
reserves where bushbuck, mountain reedbuck, black wildebeest, zebra
and impala abound. Moor Park is renowned for its bird life including
a pair of nesting black eagles. A major feature of the park is the
old Boer furrow trail which visitors can follow.
Kamberg
has inspired many a dedicated fisherman to
rise before dawn, get to out in the foothills of the Drakensberg and
bag his trout. For anglers interested in not only catching trout,
but also learning about their lifecycle, Kamberg is a special treat.
The hatchery is right here and visitors are welcome. For those of us
not so interested in fishing follow the 5km trail passed the
waterfall and chance upon the most exquisite examples of San rock
art that can be seen anywhere.
Giants
Castle with its splendid mountain scenery and
towering escarpment is a mecca for those who love strenuous hiking
trails, as well as those who prefer a leisurely stroll along the
contour path to experience the peace and silence of the wilderness.
This reserve is famous for its caves and shelters are rich in San
rock art. Another popular attraction is the Lammergeyer hide
where Lammergeyers (an endangered bird of prey) and Cape Vultures
can be viewed feeding.
The
Weenen Game Reserve is one of those rare safari places without
malaria. At a relatively modest 5000 hectares Weenen is not like a
large game reserve but what it lacks in size it certainly makes up
for in variety. There are views where the waving grasslands dotted
with flat-topped acacias resemble a miniature Serengeti, complete
with modest assemblages of zebra, giraffe and rhino. Other areas,
cleft by deep gorges are thickly forested. In the south an
escarpment looks down on to the Bushman's river meandering in its
deep secluded valley and on the plateau beyond stretches the
reserve's wilderness area which is only
accessible by foot.
A horse safari in this malaria free bush is also an option. These professionally guided trails take you within meters of towering giraffe and wildebeest. This is something that novices can also partake in.
The
Howick falls makes more than a worth while trip. The waterfall
falls some 90 m and the little trail down into the gorge is
wonderful. On the way back why not stop at La Lampara the most
excellent Italian restaurant in our region.
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