Howick, set at the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, has long been on the tourist map for its spectacular falls, where the Umgeni River drops 99 metres into a gorge below. Many stop off at the falls to admire the view, but few tourists know about Inkanyamba. Inkanyamba, according to the Zulu people, is a snake-like creature with a head similar to that of a horse. He is said to live in the turbulent waters at the base of the Howick Falls and many believe only sangomas can approach the pool without being attacked by the creature. Inkanyamba is, according to tradition, very active during the summer months and his anger is associated with many of the destructive storms. It’s said he takes to the skies to find a mate or to defend his territory and when he sees a shiny roof on the earth, he thinks it is a body of water. When he gets closer and realizes he has been tricked, he takes his revenge by tearing the roofs off houses, uprooting trees and sending gale-force winds and hail.
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