3 days in Pietermaritzburg Itinerary

Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Nelson Mandela Capture Site and KwaZulu-Natal Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pietermaritzburg: Howick (The Platform & Karkloof Canopy Tour) and Nottingham Road Brewing Co. (in Nottingham Road). There's still lots to do: get a taste of life in the country at Tala Private Game Reserve and tour the pleasant surroundings at African Bird of Prey Sanctuary.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Pietermaritzburg trip planner.

In July, daily temperatures in Pietermaritzburg can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 5°C.