Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal

The Midlands ( KwaZulu- Natal Midlands also ) is a region in the South African province of KwaZulu -Natal. The Midlands located between the Drakensberg Mountains and Pietermaritzburg.

Geography

In the Midlands has a mild climate with warm summer and mild to warm winters. In the Drakensberg foothills, may be some snowfall. The average high temperature is 28 ° C in summer and 24 ° C in winter. Night may fall below zero temperatures during the winter months. During the summer ( November to March) it can rain heavily and persistently, especially in December and January.

Midlands Meander

An important part of the Midlands, the Midlands Meander tourist route, which was launched in the 1980s by local artists to life, to market the region better. Today comprises Midlands Meander about 160 restaurants, hotels, museums, galleries and other leisure activities.

Attractions

The rural atmosphere, the beautiful scenery with many rivers and lakes, and various nature parks make the Midlands a popular destination for tourists. The major parks are:

• Albert Falls Nature Reserve,
• The Kamberg Nature Reserve and
• The Loteni Nature Reserve.