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Midlands Meander
The gentle rolling countryside of the KZN Midlands just north of Pietermaritzburg (uMgungundlovu District) is home to South Africas premier country route. The Midlands Meander provides a different perspective for the visitor to the “Zulu Kingdom” with a diverse range of experiences from luxurious pampering to antique collecting to milking cows!
During the 1970s a group of crafters already living in this beautiful area came up with the idea of forming a collective to encourage visitors to their studios and hopefully, shop. It was the simple, authentic lifestyle of handmade, home-homegrown and lovingly created that they sought to achieve. This seemed the ideal way to maintain that. This lifestyle and these values still echo in the hills today.
Each year, more creative souls are drawn by the gentler pace, bringing fresh ideas and new energy. There is always something new to explore among the comfort of old favourites. Discover unexpected gems, be utterly charmed by gracious hosts, learn a new skill at the annual Creative Festival or simply watch a spider spin her web.
The Midlands Meander is sure to entice you back for more of it’s magic.
Midlands Meander Butterfly
The familiar symbol of the Midlands Meander is the Karkloof Butterfly(Orachrysops ariande), which inhabits only three locations in the KZN Midlands. Breeding in steep grassland gullies, this butterfly has a unique relationship with the sugar ant(Componotus natalesis), which carries the newly-hatched caterpillars from the host plant (indigofera woodii) to their food source. The butterfly is so rare that a sighting is unlikely, and the Midlands Meander funds a research project aimed at ensuring it’s survival. Collection tins bearing the slogan `Common Cents Can Make a Difference` are located at all Midlands Meander outlets.
Please look at The Midlands Meander Website for further information on the area
www.midlands-meander.com
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