| The Midmar Mile is held every year in February at | | | | butterfly, called the Karkloof Blue or Orachrysops |
| the Midmar Dam in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. | | | | ariadne - found only in a small area within the |
| 2008 will see the 35th time this swim has been | | | | Midlands. This is just one of the treasures to |
| held. It is also quite a special race as it is the | | | | enjoy and find when staying in the Midlands. |
| world's largest open water swimming event. This | | | | The accommodation in Midlands embraces its |
| calls for some interest and admiration - held in | | | | surroundings and environment. Visitors come to |
| South Africa's very own Midlands. | | | | this area not only to enjoy the Midmar Mile event, |
| The Midlands are a scenery of greenery and | | | | but also to regain perspective on themselves. It is |
| beauty. Casting your eyes 360 degrees and you | | | | a place to refresh and gain new perspective. |
| will find pure green. This is one of the Midlands | | | | Nature surrounding enables nature to take control |
| attractions. | | | | again. |
| It is a place to cherish nature and beauty. The | | | | Forests and cows grazing are some of the sites |
| area is filled with mist, mountains, valleys and | | | | to enjoy as you meander through this amazingly |
| nature. Midlands is also home to a very rare | | | | beautiful area. |