Midlands Meander — a misty mountain setting

IIn 1985, a group of potters and weavers in the Drakensberg area came together to showcase their arts and crafts. Today the area is known as the Midlands Meander and stretches from Pietermaritzburg to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg National Park.

With 80km of cultural and creative meandering to get through, the Midlands Meander is considered to be South Africa’s best artisan crafts route. While there, shop for pottery and ceramics, woven goods, furniture, rugs, stained glass and leatherwork. There are also kids’ toys, kites and one-of-a-kind art pieces.

The area is also known as a foodie destination: local cheeses, chocolate, wine, a brewery and a brilliant selection of award-winning restaurants can be found here.