THE SAKABULA CIRCUIT
Richmond is the heart of the Sakabula Circuit and a gateway to the legendary Route 56, connecting KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape. While our Eco, Agri, Cultural, and Adventure experiences shine at the core, exploring the surrounding areas in the Midlands completes the journey.
🚙 Choose your path 🌄
🥾 Bush Pampers
Tala Private Game Reserve – wildlife, birding, and bush escapes
Gwahumbe Game Reserve – luxury spa and nature trails
Insingisi Lodge – tranquil bush retreats
Esse Skin Care Spa – wellness with a natural touch
🪂 Adrenalin Boost
Eston 4×4 Adventure – thrilling off-road tracks
For the daring, skydive experiences are available nearby for panoramic views of the Midlands
Sky diving in eston – Durban Skydive Centre
Virginia Farm & Trails – hiking, biking, and trail runs.
☕ Worth Popping In
Winnifred’s Café & Shop
The Picklepot Café
Sunrise Ridge Farm
The Eston Coffee Shop
🌄 Scenic Drives & Passes
Explore the breathtaking Hela Hela Pass, known for its dramatic views of the Umkomaas river and winding roads through the mistbelt hills leading to the Breath taking Qunu falls. Take the scenic gravel route of Ncwadi connecting the Byrne valley to the Boston Dargle Tourism.
🌱 Botanical & Plant Enthusiast Stops
Visit the Netherby’s Nursery for fresh seedlings or the Umlaas Cycad Centre to see rare and indigenous cycads in a tranquil nursery setting.
Midlands Museum Hop – A Journey Through Time
🧭 Discover the rich heritage of the Midlands with our curated Museum Hop! 🏫
From the stories of freedom at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, the arrival of the Byrne settlers at the Richmond Byrne & District Museum, to the agricultural treasures of Baynesfield, every stop offers a unique piece of history.
Walk through the cultural legacy at the Howick Museum, explore the resilience of the East Griqua Museum, and relive frontier history at Fort Nottingham. Step into the past at the KZN Museum and the uMsunduzi (formerly Voortrekker) Museum, before completing your journey in the Southern Drakensberg at the Himeville Museum.
Explore the Midlands’ layered history through our curated Museum Hop:
🇿🇦 Nelson Mandela Capture Site – stories of freedom
🇿🇦 Richmond Byrne & District Museum – arrival of the Byrne settlers
🇿🇦 Baynesfield Estate Museum – agricultural heritage
🇿🇦 Howick Museum – cultural legacies
🇿🇦 East Griqua Museum – resilience and heritage
🇿🇦 Fort Nottingham Museum – frontier history
🇿🇦 uMsunduzi (formerly Voortrekker) Museum – pivotal moments of SA history
🇿🇦 Himeville Museum – Southern Drakensberg stories
This is more than a trip – it’s a celebration of heritage, culture, and the stories that shaped our nation.
🙏 Spiritual & Monument Sites – Route 56 🏕️
Buddhist Retreat Centre
Kings Grant Country Retreat
Midlands Meander
A popular Route for arts, crafts and amazing local produce
🌄 Pop into another country for the day! 🇱🇸
Explore the incredible Sani Pass with Southern Drakensburg Tourism and enjoy a Maluti beer at the highest pub in Africa, Lesotho – don’t forget your passport!