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Howick

4.3
Specialty Museums Waterfalls Nature & Wildlife Tours
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. Plan how to spend your time in Howick and other destinations in South Africa using our South Africa driving holiday site.
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Top Howick tours

Sani Pass Private Day Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $55
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One-Way Hop-on Hop-off Bus from Johannesburg to Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $441
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Drakensberg Mountain Range and Nelson Mandela Capture Site Day Tour from Durban BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $165
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Nelson Mandela Capture Site
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Howick Falls
3.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Benvie Garden
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Bushwillow Park
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

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

Hidden gems in Howick

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

Historic Sites in Howick

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St Luke's Anglican Church
4.2
Duration: 30 minutes
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