Howick

Afrikaans name: Howick

Howick shops

Photo © Steven Herbert

KwaZulu-Natal

Howick is a small town sited on the Umgeni River at the top of Howick Falls

Howick Falls are a major attraction in Howick. Here the Umgeni River drops 95 metres into the valley below. There is an excellent view site on the edge of the town and there are many curio stalls and other interesting shops nearby. It is well worth taking the hour's drive from Durban to visit here.

Another water-related attraction near Howick is Midmar Dam. The Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is also just down the road.

Accommodation in Howick

The town's history dates back to around 1850 when the Natal Government offered allotments for sale near a river crossing point just above the falls.

Tourists at Howick Falls view site

Photo © Steven Herbert

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References and further reading

Book of the Road - 4th edition - Author: MapStudio - Year Published: 2019 - Page: 124

Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 234

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 114

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 115

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 115

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 116

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 117

Mooiloop! The Book - Author: SABC 2 - Year Published: 2016 - Page: 40

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 132

Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 335

Road Tripping South Africa - Author: MapStudio - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 104

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 80

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 119

Village Life Issue 23 - Author: - Year Published: 2007 - Page: 38