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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 8 MIN

Spring thaw, craft trails and the Midlands Meander

from South Africa Travel Podcast with Sipho Ndlovu · host Sipho Ndlovu

Day six in Nottingham Road. The mist lifts off the KwaZulu-Natal highlands to reveal rolling green farmland and the full Midlands Meander route. Sipho explores the local arts scene, checks out the fly-fishing culture, and breaks down the costs of living in this mountain village. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to South Africa: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full South Africa guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of South Africa Travel Podcast with Sipho Ndlovu. Sipho Ndlovu is in Nottingham Road, South Africa. Places in this episode: Gowrie Village, The Village Café at Nottingham Road, R103, Ardmore Ceramic Art, Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub, Umgeni River, Fort Nottingham, Swissland Dairy. Covered: Midlands Meander artisan crafts, Nottingham Road dining costs, Fly-fishing culture in KZN, Fort Nottingham history, Spring weather patterns in the mist-belt, Local economy and resilience. Chapters:00:00 Gowrie Village01:09 The Village Café at Nottingham Road03:32 Ardmore Ceramic Art07:02 Swissland Dairy A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SouthAfricaTravel #KwaZuluNatal #MidlandsMeander #NottinghamRoad #VisitSA #TravelPodcast #SiphoNdlovu #SpringInSA #ArtisanCrafts #FlyFishingSA #FarmToTable #KZNHighlands #DrakensbergView #LocalEconomy #UbuntuLife #TravelBudget #WildCoastBound #MistBelt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/south-africa/

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