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Travel to Pietermaritzburg
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Travel to Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg

is a substantial and history city

in KwaZulu Natal

is a substantial and history city in KwaZulu Natal

the former capital of British colonial Natal

Pietermaritzburg is the capital of the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa.

Although founded by the Boers in 1839, it’s the British architecture from later that century which is most evident in the modern city today.

This vibrant university town has a relatively affluent and cosmopolitan atmosphere. The main points of interest to the visitor are the various museums and galleries, as well as some pleasant shopping in The Lanes.

The town has a large Indian population, Mahatma Gandhi being its most famous son.

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Situated 75km inland from Durban, Pietermaritzburg was founded by the Boers as an agricultural centre in 1839.
But it is the architecture from the British period which is perhaps the most impressive.
The modern city is a bustling place, capital of the KwaZulu Natal Province.
The city has a big Indian population, with Mahatma Ghandi being its most famous son. Curry is a really big deal here.
There’s lots of places to stay in the city, but nowhere that we particularly recommend.
Safari travellers rarely visit Pietermaritzburg, although we are very occasionally asked to include it in trips.

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We are very rarely asked to include Pietermaritzburg in trips and presently have no recommended accommodation in this area.

very rarely included in trips

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Sample Trips

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Kruger safari
JAN-DEC
7 nights
USD 4500
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Kruger safari

This trip combines two safari lodges in the Kruger area of South Africa, renowned for prodigious wildlife sightings.
Kruger safari and Cape
JAN-DEC
14 nights
USD 4500
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Kruger safari and Cape

This trip is centred on a safari in the renowned Kruger area of South Africa, followed by a self-drive exploration of the Cape.
Waterberg & Cape
JAN-DEC
17 nights
USD 7550
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Waterberg & Cape

This trip starts with a two lodge savanna safari in the great value Waterberg area of South Africa, followed by a self-drive exploration of the Cape.
Self-drive Cape & safari
JAN-DEC
14 nights
USD 2550
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Self-drive Cape & safari

This trip is an extensive self-drive exploration of the Western Cape, continuing on to the modest safari areas of the Eastern Cape.
Botswana & Cape
JAN-DEC
14 nights
USD 9200
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Botswana & Cape

This trip is centred on a safari in the fabulous Okavango Delta area of Botswana, followed by a self-drive exploration of the Cape.
Kruger & Seychelles
JAN-DEC
14 nights
USD 9750
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Kruger & Seychelles

This trip combines a savanna safari in the Kruger area of South Africa, followed by time on the tropical beaches of the Seychelles.
Vic Falls, South Luangwa & Cape
MAY-OCT
17 nights
USD 11350
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Vic Falls, South Luangwa & Cape

This trip starts with the Victoria Falls, then undertakes a savanna safari in the South Luangwa area of Zambia, followed by a self-drive exploration of the Cape.
Vic Falls, Hwange & Cape
JAN-DEC
14 nights
USD 5750
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Vic Falls, Hwange & Cape

This trip starts with the Victoria Falls, then undertakes a savanna safari in the Hwange area of Zimbabwe, followed by a self-drive exploration of the Cape.
Serengeti, Zanzibar, Kruger Vic Falls & Cape
JAN-DEC
28 nights
USD 15450
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Serengeti, Zanzibar, Kruger Vic Falls & Cape

This epic trip comprises a safari in Serengeti, tropical beaches in Zanzibar, further safari in Kruger, Victoria Falls and a self-drive exploration of the Cape.
Gorillas, Kruger & Cape
JAN-DEC
21 nights
USD 11550
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Gorillas, Kruger & Cape

This trip starts with gorillas in Rwanda, followed by a savanna safari in the Kruger area of South Africa and a self-drive exploration of the Cape.
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Best Lodges

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Morukuru Ocean House
De Hoop

Morukuru Ocean House

9.5
USD 2200
Tswalu Motse
Tswalu

Tswalu Motse

9.5
USD 2500
Tswalu Tarkuni
Tswalu

Tswalu Tarkuni

9.5
USD 2300
Tswalu Loapi
Tswalu

Tswalu Loapi

9.5
USD 3300
Ellerman House
Cape Town

Ellerman House

9.5
USD 800
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger Park Central

Singita Sweni Lodge

9.5
USD 3050
Ngala Tented Camp
Timbavati Reserve

Ngala Tented Camp

9.5
USD 1550
Tengile River Lodge
Sabi Sand Reserve

Tengile River Lodge

9.5
USD 2750
La Petite Ferme
Franschhoek

La Petite Ferme

9.4
USD 350
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