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A walk through the KZN Midlands 6 nights /6 days - The Midlands Camino

Nottingham Road to the Dargle - 5 to 11 October 2026

About your itinerary

Your walk 6 night / 6 day walk through the KZN Midlands takes you through some of the most iconic parts of the region. From the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains to the productive dairy farms and trout dams to the historical Fort Nottingham built in the 1800's. Your last day is spent hiking the highest mountain of the area - iNhlosane before you descend into the magnificent countryside of the Dargle Valley where you will have your last night.

The walk takes you across grasslands and rolling hills past flowing rivers and trout dams, mountain views and indigenous forests with true Midlands warm and welcoming hospitality!

With ample time on your feet and moments alone, you can reflect and contemplate life. The KZN Midlands Camino provides an opportunity to challenge yourself with long-distance walking while taking in the local landscape and the way of life in this diverse and beautiful region that you will journey through.

To sign up register here - Midlands Camino

Itinerary

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Route: Nottingham Road to the Dargle Valley.

Prices are from R2,800 per person per night sharing a room

For the 6 night / 6 day walk prices are:

R 16,800 per person sharing a room throughout

R 19,800 per person in a single room throughout

This price is fully inclusive of: 

6 nights accommodation with the truly special Midlands hospitality!

All meals and local brands of drinks

Transport back to your car at the end of the walk 

Luggage transfers between each hotel

Transport within the walk where necessary  

Entrance fees and reserve fees where applicable

A Guide throughout

About The Midlands Camino

What is a Camino? By definition it is:

  • A long distance route.
  • It is a journey rather than a hike.
  • It is easily accessible to all.
  • It has community involvement and ownership.
  • It usually has a sacred destination and spiritual or personal growth dimension.

The idea of the KZN Midlands Camino came from a heartfelt desire to support Midlands Hospice, and its continuous need to fund its vital mission.   Chantal Hathorn, a nurse at Midlands Hospice, and her husband, Doug, completed the 865km Camino de Santiago in 2022, along with board member Robin Barnsley and his wife, Sharon. Their stories of perseverance sparked a vision to walk the KZN Midlands, bringing together residents and visitors for a shared purpose. Teaming up with Tracy Woodland, the dream transformed into an exciting reality and the first Midlands Camino took place in April 2024. The walk was not only a fund-raising event for Midlands Hospice but it also fostered a spirit of collaboration, community and compassion in over 30 local businesses and organisations, celebrating the strength and unity of the KZN Midlands. The Midlands Camino is now an annual event that uplifts and sustains all who are involved and in-particular to help raise funds for Midlands Hospice.

With ample time on your feet and moments alone, you can reflect and contemplate life. The KZN Midlands Camino provides an opportunity to challenge yourself with long-distance walking while taking in the local landscape and the way of life in this diverse and beautiful region that you will journey through.

To sign up register here - Midlands Camino