Lions River

Lion’s River is a quaint and interesting little village on the Midlands Meander route in KwaZulu-Natal. Situated within the Dargle Valley, it remains a rural town dedicated to the conservation of the area. The Lions River Conservation District covers some 2000 sq. km. Apart from the conservancy the area is well known for farming, particularly dairy.

Within the town itself, the Lions River Trading Post is the most popular attraction. It is one of the most famous and loved trading stores on the Midlands Meander. The Trading Post has been converted from a water-driven turbine sawmill and now houses an amazing collection of antiques and collectibles.

Howick and the Midmar Dam are minutes away as is the Karkloof Nature Reserve. Apart from the Trading Store there is not much to see in the town itself but it is situated in one of the most beautiful areas in the province and is close to many attractions along the Midlands Meander Route.

For more information on the area visit ShowMe Natal Midlands.

Getting there: from Durban, take the N3 to Howick. Here, take the R103 to Lions River.