Kwawula Estate, Howick
Kwawula Game Estate – Private Wildlife Estate Living in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Tucked away just outside Howick, Kwawula Game Estate is a secure, private residential wildlife estate that offers the best of country living surrounded by open skies, free-roaming game, and expansive views.
With its peaceful atmosphere and close proximity to town, Kwawula is a rare find – blending nature, community, and convenience in one of the most Kwawula is set on ±200 hectares of gently undulating bushveld and grassland, home to a variety of free-roaming wildlife including zebra, wildebeest, blesbok, and impala. Carefully designed to preserve the natural environment, the estate maintains a low-density layout, with freehold properties generously spaced to ensure privacy and uninterrupted views.
Depending on the location of the home, residents enjoy views of either the Drakensberg mountains or across to the Albert Falls valley – both equally breathtaking.
Kwawula offers the benefits of modern infrastructure while preserving its rural charm. The internal roads are tarred, and homes are grid-connected, although many residents choose to supplement with solar power and rainwater systems for greater sustainability. This balance makes it an ideal option for those seeking a lifestyle close to nature without giving up everyday convenience.
Each property within the estate is freehold, giving owners autonomy and the freedom to build a home that suits their needs – within architectural guidelines designed to protect the estate’s aesthetic and ecological integrity. Homes are typically earthy in tone, with open verandas and large windows that make the most of the surroundings. A communal clubhouse offers a space for residents to gather, host events, or simply enjoy the views.
Kwawula is popular with a diverse range of residents, from early retirees and remote professionals to families who value open space and a safe, natural environment. Wildlife sightings are part of daily life, and birdlife is abundant.
The estate offers a lifestyle that is peaceful, secure, and connected – with mobile signal and fibre connectivity available, and Howick is
just a short drive away from shops, medical care, restaurants, and schools.
Kwawula offers country estate living with convenience. It is:
- 10 minutes from Howick
- Close to Midlands private schools like Hilton College, St Anne’s, and Cowan House
- Within reach of the Midlands Meander, Albert Falls, and numerous hiking and biking trails
- Easily accessible via the N3 for travel to Pietermaritzburg, Durban, or Johannesburg
Kwawula Game Estate offers the best of both worlds – peaceful bushveld living in a secure, well-managed estate, with everything you need just a few minutes away.