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Howick

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Sitting 1,050 m (3,445 ft) above sea level, Howick boasts waterfalls, gorges, and rivers, and was the site of Nelson Mandela's arrest in 1962. This quiet farming town dates back to British colonial times, but today draws visitors in search of adventure and history. Things to do in Howick include observing zebras and wildebeests in reintroduced game areas, visiting the concentration camp of the Anglo-Boer War, attending the annual marathon, and going on a horseback or mountain bike ride through the woods. Balance your active Howick itinerary with relaxation in its restaurants, bars, and spas. Howick is in KwaZulu-Natal. Add Howick and other destinations to your itinerary using our South Africa holiday planner, and learn about what to see, what to do, and where to stay.
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Top Howick tours
Sani Pass Private Day Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $59
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Duration: 6 to 7 hours
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Drakensberg Mountain Range and Nelson Mandela Capture Site Day Tour from Durban BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $177
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Duration: 11 hours
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Mandela Capture Site & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $222
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Duration: 8 hours
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Popular things to do in Howick

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Nelson Mandela Capture Site
4.2
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Howick Falls
3.1
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Benvie Garden
4.9
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Bushwillow Park
4.8
Duration:2 h 30 min

Side trips from Howick

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Sani Pass
KwaZulu-Natal
4.6
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Drakensberg Boys Choir School
Cathkin Park
5.0
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Piggly Wiggly Country Village
Nottingham Road
4.0
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve
Ladysmith
4.8
Duration:2 h 30 min

Hidden gems in Howick

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Karkloof Farmer's Market
4.3
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Karkloof Conservation Centre
4.3
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Umgeni Valley Enviromental Education Center
4.1
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Highgate Wine Estate
Lions River
4.3
Duration:4 h

Historic Sites in Howick

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St Luke's Anglican Church
4.2
Duration:30 min
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