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Mooi River, Natal Midlands

Experience the breath-taking beauty of the Natal Midlands when you book accommodation in Mooi River for the ultimate in a tranquil escape in South Africa. Mooi River is 160km from Durban and 64km from Pietermaritzburg.

Mooi River is a farming and textile centre which was originally named Lawrenceville after the Irish farmer who formalised its settlement during the 1800s. Mooi River took its name from the Voortrekker description of its river - "mooi" '(translates as pretty). In Zulu, however, the river is Mpofana, meaning "Place of the Eland". Some parts of the Mooi river offer excellent boating facilities. The upper reaches are ideal for fly-fishing. Further upstream, the Mooi River Falls are a marvellous site when the river is in flood.

Outside the town, the Craigieburn Dam has camping sites and picnic spots. Popular outdoor activities include trout fishing, which can be done in the rivers in the district. The Mooi River Falls are located 25km from the town. Watersport such as boating, canoeing, tubing can be done on the Mooi River.

Mooi River forms part of the popular Midlands Meander self-drive arts and crafts route. Prior arrangements can be made to visit one of the many prestigious racehorse studs and training establishments in the vicinity (The king of the local stud farms is Summerhill which attracts clients from around the world and has won numerous awards.

Visits take around an hour). Visit the Weston Agricultural College Museum which houses British military artefacts or the Rhode House Museum, which presents a variety of local historical exhibits depicting formative activities of the area such as polo and dairy farming.

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We really enjoyed the diversity of Mooi River. We were expecting beautiful scenery (which we got in abundance), but were also pleased by the crafts industry and the watersports, due to the river. We didn't expect there to be quite so much variety and definitely didn't schedule enough time here to do all the fishing and boating that we would have liked to.

Kara McNought (Port Nolloth)

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Hotels & other accommodation options

Self Catering

Proudfoot Holiday Farm

Proudfoot Holiday Farm offers self-catering and pet friendly accommodation 35kms from Mooi River. Whether you are looking for an intimate getaway...

Guest House / Self Catering

Old Rearsby

This historic 100 year old farm consists of a gracious Victorian farmhouse, complete with wrap around verandas and broekie lace. The luxurious co...

Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

Glen Ormond

Located on a picturesque six hectare property between the towns of Rosetta and Mooi River Glen Ormond offers luxurious accommodation in either pr...

Self Catering

Jolo Guest Farm

Jolo Guest Farm is located on a quiet district road in Rosetta close to the Drakensberg Mountains in the heart of a vibrant farming community. Jo...

Guest House

Sycamore Avenue Treehouses

Sycamore Avenue Treehouses is eccentric and romantic accommodation in Mooi River on the KwaZulu Natal Midlands Meander. Come and enjoy yourself o...

Game Lodge

Zulu Waters Game Reserve

A very private eco-retreat in a panoramic setting of hills, valleys, rolling grasslands and crystal clear streams, ZuluWaters Private Reserve off...

Self Catering

Giant's View Village

Giant's View Village apartments are located in Giant's View Estate which is just 8km from Nottingham Road, in the heart of the KZN Midlands Meand...

Self Catering

Kamberg Valley Hideaway

Situated on 27.4 hectares of land, Kamberg Valley Hideaway is a little gem located in a uniquely scenic and tranquil part of the Drakensberg. Acc...

Guest House / Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

Little Milton

Little Milton is a guest house in Rosetta offering comfortable B&B and self catering accommodation. The property and its cottages offer peace and...

Self Catering

Crompton Cottage

Situated just outside the village of Rosetta is a farmhouse overlooking picturesque gardens and farmland. Crompton Holiday Cottage in Mooi River ...

Guest House / Bed & Breakfast

Thatchings Guest House

Thatchings Guest House offers accommodation in a country-style guest house, ideally located just 10km from Nottingham Road, in the Midlands. It i...

Self Catering

Fountain Hall Guest Farm

Fountain Hall Guest Farm is situated on a working dairy farm in the Midlands. We are in close proximity to pubs, restaurants, golf courses, schoo...

Self Catering

Heron Cottage @ Waterhoek Guest Farm

Waterhoek Guest Farm is situated 15km outside of Mooi River Town and right on the Mooi River itself. It has two rustic, self catering cottages th...

Hotel

Qambathi Mountain Lodge

Looking for something different in the Drakensberg, visit Qambathi Mountain Lodge, situated on Qambathi Mountain Reserve, in the beautiful Kamber...

Self Catering

Wynnholme Stud Self Catering Cottage

Wynnholme Cottages are cosy, self-catering units with a country feel. Situated on Wynnholme Stud Farm, in the heart of the Mooi River Farmlands, ...

Bed & Breakfast

Dunroamin Bed and Breakfast

Dunroamin BnB is set on a small holding between Rosetta and Mooi River in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. This is the perfect setting for relaxing, f...

Hotel

Sierra Farm

Sierra Farm is located on 935 hectares of farmlands in the Natal Midlands. It is a popular getaway spot for families and friends. The resort boas...

Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

Wild Berry Guest Farm

Wild Berry provides an attractive, relaxed environment and facilities in which guests are reassured that their needs will be met, all of which tr...

Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

Waterford Manor

Waterford Manor is a Bed and Breakfast which also offers self-catering accommodation. Waterford Manor is situated on a 10-hectare property on the...

Self Catering

Winchester Cottage

Winchester Country Cottage in Mooi River offers a tranquil farm getaway, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding nature. The f...

Things to do in the area

Art Galleries

Graceland Gallery

Graceland Farm is the home of sculptor Jeanette Hogg and her financial journalist husband Alec. Not only does it house a working gallery and art ...

Horse Riding

Fishing

Fishing at ZuluWaters Game Reserve

It is the rivers that define the features of ZuluWaters, and it is the rivers that define the fishing experience on ZuluWaters.500 fingerlings of...

Hiking Trails

Giant's Castle Hikes

Giant's Castle refers both to the landmark rock massif in the central Drakensberg, where it rests in amongst the peaks of Champagne Castle and Ca...

Hiking Trails

Roman Baths Hike

Start: Kamberg office, Kamberg Nature Reserve, near Nottingham RoadFinish: Kamberg officeDuration: 4 km (8 km return), but make a day of itFitnes...

Art Galleries

Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio

Africa's Iconic Luxury Brand ~ Drawing Inspiration from African Art and Nature to Create Unique Ceramics, Luxury D�cor, and Fashion.The vibrant c...

Noteworthy attractions

Nature Reserves

Albert Falls Dam Nature Reserve

The source of the uMngeni River lies in the uMngeni Vlei area, an ancient wetland bounded by hills. From here it meanders eastward through undula...

Lakes / Dams

Midmar Dam Nature Reserve

The large stretch of fresh water from the uMngeni, coupled with 1000 hectares of game park that contains red hartebeest, blesbok, reedbuck, black...

Golf Courses

Bosch Hoek Golf Club

Bosch Hoek Golf Course in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands must qualify as one of the most picturesque layouts in the country. The estate is convenient...

Golf Courses

Gowrie Farm Golf Course

Gowrie Farm Golf Course, one of KwaZulu Natal�s finest golf courses, was built in the traditional way with push up greens and rugged bunkers. The...

Golf Courses

Maritzburg Golf Club

The Maritzburg Golf Club in Pietermaritzburg is one of the oldest golf clubs in South Africa, dating back to 1886. It has lush, smooth cynodon gr...

Golf Courses

Sakabula Golf Club

Sakabula Golf Club is a unique combination of agricultural smallholdings around a delightful 18-hole, par 73, golf course in a scenic rural envir...

Golf Courses

Victoria Country Club

Less than five minutes from the CBD of Pietermaritzburg, the Victoria Country Club is superbly located in the scenic parklands adjoining the Quee...

Popular Tourist Routes

Battlefields Route

The KwaZulu Natal hinterland has witnessed some of the most brutal and significant battles to be fought in South Africa. These historical sites f...

Popular Tourist Routes

Midlands Meander

The enchantment of the Midlands has long inspired many a visitor and resident to creativity and as a result, local artists, potters and weavers c...

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