Midmar Lodge

Midmar Dam, a popular recreational destination, is situated off the N3, 24 km from Pietermaritzburg and 7 km from Howick. The reserve is 2 857 ha in extent.

Midmar Dam and Nature Reserve with its large expanse of fresh water, extensive meandering shoreline, open grasslands, good road network, outdoors action and recreation facilities makes it an exciting family destination.

Situated near Pietermaritzburg and Howick, Midmar forms part of the Midlands Meander tourist route.

Visitors can visit the game reserve section, which features a variety of antelope and small game species.

Midmar hosts a number of sports events and during weekends and peak periods bicycles, windsurfers, canoes and yachts can be hired.

Accommodation - Chalets:Thirty-two fully-equipped, (including a six-bedded chalet especially equipped for the handicapped) provide comfortable and attractive accommodation overlooking the dam.

All chalets have DSTV. In addition there are 16 fourbedded rustic cabins equipped with refrigerators

Accommotation - Camp sites:There are three separate campgrounds, of which two have water frontage.Two of the campgrounds have limited electrical plug point facilities.All sites are served by communal ablution blocks, with hot and cold running water.

Day Visitors:Attractive shady picnic sites are available along the 15 km of developed shoreline for the day-visitor. Adequate refuse and ablution facilities are available.