Midmar Nature Reserve

Situated in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Midmar Nature Reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The reserve is particularly well known for its large population of antelope, which can be seen grazing on the open plains.

Accommodation At Midmar Nature Reserve

Accommodation at Midmar Nature Reserve includes a number of camping sites, as well as self-catering chalets. The reserve is also a popular destination for day trips, with a number of picnic spots and hiking trails available.

Why Visit Midmar Nature Reserve?

Midmar Nature Reserve is a great place to see a variety of animals in their natural habitat. The reserve is also home to a number of rare and endangered species, making it a great destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

Activities At Midmar Nature Reserve

There are a number of activities available at Midmar Nature Reserve, including game drives, hiking, bird watching and fishing. Visitors can also enjoy a range of water sports on the dam, such as swimming, canoeing and sailing.

Best Time To Visit Midmar Nature Reserve

The best time to visit Midmar Nature Reserve is from April to September, when the weather is cooler and the reserve is less busy.

Midmar Dam

Midmar Dam is the largest dam in KwaZulu-Natal and is a popular spot for water sports and fishing. The dam is also home to a number of bird species, making it a great destination for birdwatchers.

How To Get To Midmar Nature Reserve

Midmar Nature Reserve is located approximately 20km from Pietermaritzburg. The reserve can be accessed by car, with a number of parking areas available.

Midmar Nature Reserve is a great place to see a variety of animals in their natural habitat.

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Rose Mwangi is a Safari Travel Plus consultant and her destinations of expertise are Kenya, South Africa and Uganda and Zambia. She has a passion for travel and creating travel experiences for clients with families, couples and solo travelers.
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Melissa loves traveling, and her favorite destinations are South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia and Botswana. She is our Southern African specialist. Her passion is showing and creating itineraries that create memories.
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Mike was born and raised in Kenya. He is a great addition to the Safari Travel Plus team and we are glad to have him as one of our newest members. Favorite destination is Zanzibar. He also loves local food and cuisine.
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Carolyne is the newest member of our team. Passionate about travel, Carolyne specializes in creating adventure packages as well as romantic packages for couples seeking beach holiday in some of the best beach destinations in Africa.
My mother in-law booked us this 5 day surprise safari for our 5th Anniversary. We didn't know what to expect as we have never been to Africa. We arrived in Nairobi early morning and Safari Travel plus staff were waiting for us at the airport. We were booked at a Nairobi hotel which allowed us to have a few hours of sleep and freshen up before our safari started in the morning. The accommodation selections during the 5 day safari were great and the staff were really friendly going over and beyond our expectations. They had also arranged with the hotel such that when we arrived we were welcomed by staff who had set up a romantic dinner that night including rose petals on the bed. We couldn't have asked for more.
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I have been planning a trip to Kenya for a while and was sending quote requests to different agencies. When I requested a quote for a 10 day safari, Mike was quick to respond to my inquiry and was also able to adjust it to my specific needs and requirements including suggest a few days stay at Majilis Lamu and activities as I'm into cultural experiences not just sun and beach. What I loved was his professionalism and knowledge and input that made the trip way better than I could have imagined. Thanks.
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I had the perfect serengeti safari thanks so much for the memorable safari didn't feel like leaving Tanzania but all good things actually do come to an end. Will be back!
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Masai Mara Was everything The Mara was everything and more. Not my first time in Kenya but this time around I was traveling with the wife. Tom our guide was entertaining and very knowledgeable and we couldn't help but feel like he knew when we wanted just to take it all in and when we needed his input.
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Just came back from a family vacation. Had my flight and hotel bookings done by Safari Travel Plus. They recommended the hotel and shared various options before we settled on Diamond Leisure Hotel. I loved that the experience was tailored to fit my family's needs. I loved that they kept in touch ensuring that we arrived safely and were comfortable after checking in. Our check out was also smooth and they checked in on us to ensure everything was fine. I was mostly impressed with the responsiveness and I felt that they understood what we needed and delivered.
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I recently took an 8-day trip to Cape Town with Safari Travel Plus, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience! From start to finish, the entire journey was perfectly organized. The itinerary included unforgettable experiences like visiting Table Mountain, exploring the Cape of Good Hope, and seeing the adorable penguins at Boulders Beach. They also arranged thrilling activities like paragliding and kayaking, which added an adventurous touch to the trip. The team at Safari Travel Plus was always accessible, ensuring that every detail exceeded my expectations. I can’t wait for my next vacation with them!
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We fell In Love With Kenya We loved it but the kids loved it more. From the tree planting, nature walks and even the camel rides they are not likely to forget Africa and we will definitely will be back to the land of the lion King. Thanks guys for the child friendly activities and the accommodation choices were perfect.
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Thanks for all the planning that went into my masai mara safari. Everything from the safari jeep to the lodges were perfect. Will be returning soon with family. Asante Sana!!
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safari ngorongoro Tanzania We were extremely pleased with our safari experience with Safari travel plus, Our driver John was very experienced and engaging to an extent that he went out of his way to make sure we made the most of our safari. This was my second time in Tanzania but my first on safari.
The quality of service was very good, we were happy with the accomodation choices that had been booked for us in Arusha and Ngorongoro and generally very satisfied with the itinerary.
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kruger & cape town safari We are not seasoned travelers, but we often love to plan our vacations on our own with lots of research online before we book the hotels and flights. This however was different as the more we read about Africa the more overwhelmed my husband and I felt. When we found Judy and Safari Travel Plus, we realized immediately that we were in good hands. Judy soon became my best email friend. She always replied to our questions quickly and included our ideas into the itinerary she made us. We had thought of a few countries in southern Africa but finally settled for South Africa. Our itinerary was smooth and well balanced. Tanamera lodge was a great place to relax after our long flight. There was lots of animals to see on our first day at Arathusa safari lodge and we did enjoy our stay in the sabi sand game reserve. After our wildlife safari experience we spent sometime in cape town. The city is unique and we really enjoyed our time there especially at the victoria and Alfred. Through out the safari our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Thank you, Judy and Safari Travel Plus for a wonderful African safari.
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Hakuna Matata Perfect is how i would describe our masai mara safari with safari travel plus. Everything went really smooth from the moment we contacted them that we wanted to do a 3 day safari to pick up at our place of residence to drop off after our safari. Great tour operator with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The mara was everything we pictured it to be and more. Lots of wildlife and a vast wilderness that makes time feel like its standing still and nothing else matters but that very moment. All our daily routine seem meaningless. Will never forget this experience and how to live in the present moment. For me the mara was more of a self discovery for some people, spirituality is about a devotion to a religious faith. For me i seek out a more personal connection with my spiritual side by engaging in such activities as yoga, meditation, spending time in nature. All in all everything went as planned my only disappointment is that we couldn't drink the bottled water we were provided because the van didn't have a cooler and that was a bit frustrating.
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Janemoody23

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awesome masai mara We just got back from our Kenya safari i really enjoyed it, i don't even have words. Its really beautiful to see the huge amount of land that the animals have to roam around . I was a little upset initially that i didn't get to see a leopard but to be honest Im just glad that the experience was more than i imagined.

Patrick our driver and guide knew where the animals were where to look and that obviously made it a lot more easier for us and we saw so many animals like buffalo, elephants, kudu, zebra.

What really amazed me was the size of the elephants bigger than our safari jeep. I was literally blown away. There is something about each animal that is really special and beautiful and i really enjoyed this experience.

Patrick made it so must better because he was like explaining everything to us, obliviously having a guide is always nice because you get more info than you would on your own.

For the 3 nights we were in mara we did two game drives a day and we loved it. The food at the lodge was really nice and i can't remember the last time I eat so much. Safari Travel Plus were very professional from start to finish. Once again thanks guys.
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Safari and a beach paradise We are a family who’ve been living in Nairobi for quite a while now and visited most of the parks and tourist attractions. My husband and I were planning to do something different either a Tanzania or a uganda safari. We had been told by friends who have visited both Kenya and Tanzania that the Serengeti was a totally different experience from the likes of masai mara so we wanted it included in our itinerary.

After a bit of research we thought it a good idea to do a Serengeti and Zanzibar safari just the two of us without our kids and we started by contacting a few tour operators and one of them was safari travel plus. What impressed us early on was the quick responses we got as we went back and forth with Carol at Safari Travel Plus. She was really knowledgeable about Tanzania and the places we could visit around the Zanzibar area.

When i asked Carol what she thought about my choice of Serengeti and Zanzibar she asked me how open i was to other suggestions and then suggested Seychelles.

The idea sounded super cool because we were thinking a safari and beach so when Carol told us that seychelles beaches, were in a category of their own we were definitely open to the prospect.

Finally we settled for a 13 day itinerary which included other Tanzania parks like lake manyara, ngorongoro, Serengeti and 4 nights in mahe seychelles.

The trip was awesome! We flew from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro Airport in arusha, there after we headed to lake Manyara for 2 nights then ngorongoro for another 2 nights finally serengeti for 3 nights then took a plane to mahe.

One activity that was added to our serengeti safari was a hot air balloon safari which is just super cool and for those romantics out there a must do especially if you are a couple.

Game drives were in the morning and in the evening and from what we were told were the perfect times for game viewing.

The safari van was always clean and in great condition.

In mahe we stayed at Banyan Tree, a super luxurious resort with amazing staff and we felt like we had the entire beach to ourselves.

seychelles is paradise on earth. If you have never been to seychelles is definitely worth exploring. The sand isn't just white it's so beautiful it’s hard to describe.

Carol did a superb job with logistics and its only while on safari that we realized just how well planned the itinerary actually was.

Once again thanks for the awesome luxury vacation, would do it again in a heartbeat.
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memories of a lifetime Our second trip to Kenya with safari travel plus A beautiful experience with memories that will last a life time. This time round we decided on Amboseli and Masai Mara safari. Carol our travel consultant who handled our booking was always prompt getting back to us.
Our driver and guide Dickson was great went out of his way to ensure we saw lots of animals and even assisted us with haggling at the curio markets which can be quite a challenge for "mzungus" as foreigner are known.
Would definitely recommend safari travel plus. Once again Asante Sana!
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