Guidebook for Pietermaritzburg
Essentials
Pick n Pay Hayfields
A large supermarket where you can obtain your daily provisions.
Everything Else
Medicross Hayfields
28 Blackburrow RdAll your medical needs met
A user friendly gym where you have 3 qualified biokeneticists available for you. They are readily available to give you a helping hand.
Body Dynamics
1 Alan Paton AveA user friendly gym where you have 3 qualified biokeneticists available for you. They are readily available to give you a helping hand.
Virgin Active Pietermaritzburg
157 Victoria RdState-of-the-Art gym with large swimming pool
Arts & Culture
A well equipped Art Gallery in the City Centre. Well worth a visit
13 locals recommend
Tatham Art Gallery
Chief Albert Luthuli StreetA well equipped Art Gallery in the City Centre. Well worth a visit
Learn about South Africa's rich cultural heritage
Msunduzi Museum - incorporating voortrekker complex
351 Langalibalele StLearn about South Africa's rich cultural heritage
KwaZulu-Natal Museum
237 Jabu Ndlovu StWide variety of exhibits, both natural, cultural and historic
Sightseeing
A wide variety of butterflies found. Flora is established which allows the butterflies to live in a natural environment for the benefit of you, the tourist.
Butterflies For Africa
37 Willowton RdA wide variety of butterflies found. Flora is established which allows the butterflies to live in a natural environment for the benefit of you, the tourist.
A good venue to do some walking in the country. Beautiful bird hide and you may encounter giraffe and other small wildlife, including zebra - walk with the animals.
6 locals recommend
Bisley Valley Nature Reserve
Gladys Manzi RoadA good venue to do some walking in the country. Beautiful bird hide and you may encounter giraffe and other small wildlife, including zebra - walk with the animals.
The largest red brick building in the Southern Hemisphere. The most photographed feature in the City
Pietermaritzburg City Hall
Chief Albert Luthuli StreetThe largest red brick building in the Southern Hemisphere. The most photographed feature in the City
Food Scene
The Mugg & bean franchise are generally good, but this is probably the best around. Situated in a good shopping centre and has free Wi-Fi
Mugg and Bean
50 Sanctuary RdThe Mugg & bean franchise are generally good, but this is probably the best around. Situated in a good shopping centre and has free Wi-Fi
Trafford's
43 Miller StThe City's only fine dining restaurant. Prior booking is essential. Not open every night.
A wide variety of menu items, served at close to fine dining standards
8 locals recommend
Olive & Oil Pietermaritzburg
23 Mc Carthy DrA wide variety of menu items, served at close to fine dining standards
Coffeeberry
23 Mc Carthy DrAward winning Cappuchino
Excellent Pensioner discounts during the weekdays and top class ribs at discounted prices on Wednesday - very popular.
Jayz Grill
Excellent Pensioner discounts during the weekdays and top class ribs at discounted prices on Wednesday - very popular.
Part of an iconic craft village on the Midlands Meander. Over weekends and holidays, book your table and then discover the countless craft shops
54 locals recommend
Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop - Midlands
Part of an iconic craft village on the Midlands Meander. Over weekends and holidays, book your table and then discover the countless craft shops
Parks & Nature
South African has more Birds of Prey than any other country in the World. Many are on view here and several birds are 'flown' every day except Monday at 10 a.m. Afternoon shows over weekends and public holidays
African Bird of Prey Sanctuary
South African has more Birds of Prey than any other country in the World. Many are on view here and several birds are 'flown' every day except Monday at 10 a.m. Afternoon shows over weekends and public holidays