Howick is in the heart of the Natal Midlands and features high on the Midlands Meander. Howick is known as the hub of the Midlands.  Some of the key villages found in the vicinity of Howick are Karkloof, Merrivale and Lion's River Currys Post and Balgowan Nottingham Road.

Howick is surrounded by magnificent countryside as wel as being home to the spectacular Howick Falls and other impressive cascades on this stretch of the Umgeni River. This area is renowned for its country ambiance, warm hospitality and the many activities it has to offer.

Accommodation in Howick

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The Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve

Below Howick Falls is the Umgeni Valley Project, a 650ha reserve owned and managed by the Wildlife Society of Southern Africa.  It contains giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, nyala, impala, eland and other mammals.

Although there are many self guided driving and six hiking trails open for the public to enjoy the game and profuse bird life, more than 15,000 students come here each year to participate in bush craft, adventure and ecology courses.

Howick Museum

The Howick Museum offers a glimpse into the old Howick and Lions River areas. The displays include an informal settlement dwelling, the settlers' early history, militray badges and a medical display.

The Military Cemetery is close to the site of an Anglo/Boer War military hospital and concentration camp.