Top Tourist Attractions in Pietermaritzburg

Best Things To Do in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Have you ever visited a new place and felt ‘wow’ about it? For many visitors, it happens at Pietermaritzburg.

Pietermaritzburg may not be as popular as other cities in South Africa, but don’t let that fool you. Pietermaritzburg is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.

You can definitely plan a few hours of a side trip here while traveling to Durban or Margate. You might wish to revisit it someday again, to take a break and relax at Pietermaritzburg.

If you have plans to visit South Africa and are not sure if Pietermaritzburg should be included in your itinerary, keep reading. In this list, we have put together some of the things to do in Pietermaritzburg and around. We have a hunch that if you include this city in your travel plans, you will be thrilled you did so.

Tourist Attractions in Pietermaritzburg

Here is the list of things to do in Pietermaritzburg and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Tala Privated Game Reserve

    Tala Privated Game Reserve

    Off Beaten Path, Wildlife Sanctuary , Picnic Spot, Nature

    Address: Tala Valley Pietermaritzburg Midlands KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa

    This is evidently one of the largest game reserves of South Africa. Spread over a huge area, it is an ideal place for nature lovers and for picnic parties. This is also a perfect place for bird watching. You can come here equipped with a pair of binoculars and spot some rare birds. The serenity and tranquility of the place is immensely pleasing....Read more

  2. Kwazulu-natal Botanical Gardens

    Kwazulu-natal Botanical Gardens

    Garden, Botanical Garden, Nature, Green House

    Address: 2 Zwartkop Rd, Pietermaritzburg 3208, South Africa

    This garden is spread over a large area and you can enjoy the beauty of nature to the fullest. The place is inspired from the Victorian era, as evident from the abundance of the trees and plants of the Northern Hemisphere. It also has the vast London Plane Trees avenue replica. The place is very peaceful, with a refreshing cool breeze.

  3. Butterflies For Africa

    Butterflies For Africa

    Art Gallery, Museum, Garden, Walking Area

    Address: 37 Willowton Rd, Pietermaritzburg 3201, South Africa

    This place is home to a wide range of tropical butterflies. As you enter this place, you will find yourself walking amidst the butterflies in a lush green surrounding. Apart from butterflies, there are also monkeys, birds and other types of critters. There is also an art gallery, cafe, theme store and a kind of another garden. The authorities ta...Read more

  4. Comrades Marathon House

    Comrades Marathon House

    Landmark, Historical Site, Race Track, Specialty Museum

    Address: Pietermaritzberg, South Africa

    The Comrades Marathon is one of the oldest and largest marathons of South Africa. While the marathon destination changes regularly, it is usually held between the cities of Pietermaritzberg and Durban. The spectators come in thousands to view the many people participating in this race.

  5. Voortrekker Museum

    Voortrekker Museum

    Address: 351 Longmarket Street, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

    This building is inspired from the Church of the Vow and was built in the early part of the 19th century. The museum houses objects relating to the legend of the bargain of the Voortrekkers with the Gods, for their victory over the Zulus in a battle that had dragged on for months. These objects date back to many hundred years back.

  6. Bisley Valley Nature Reserve

    4.1 (21 Votes)
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    Nature, Ecological Reserve

    Address: Bisley Rd, Westgate, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa

    Bisley Valley Nature Reserve is a beautiful spot for picnicking and bird-spotting. The valley is 350 hectares of grassland and thornveld. There is no entrance fee required for the site. The site is good for hiking and is famous for bushveld birds, southern boubou, booted eagles, southern tchagra, corncrakes, African emerald cuckoo, and dwarf bit...Read more

  7. Natal Museum

    4.4 (106 Votes)
    237 Jabu Ndlovu St, Pietermaritzburg 3021, South Africa
    Museum

  8. Tala Private Game Reserve

    4.3 (70 Votes)

  9. Action Combat Paintball

    3.9 (62 Votes)