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African Bird of Prey Sanctuary
African Bird of Prey Sanctuary
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#1 of 12 attractions in Pietermaritzbu...
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Tala Private Game Reserve
Tala Private Game Reserve
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#2 of 12 attractions in Pietermaritzbu...
3.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Nearly 3,000 hectares of pristine natural plains and grasslands, this Kwazulu-Natal reserve has abundant bird species as well... more » Owner description: Nearly 3,000 hectares of pristine natural plains and grasslands, this Kwazulu-Natal reserve has abundant bird species as well as big game. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Ranches
Tatham Art Gallery
#3 of 12 attractions in Pietermaritzbu...
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews

The Tatham Art Gallery, one of the major art museums in South Africa, dates back to 1903. Situated in Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, the Tatham serves the... more »

Attraction type  Art Galleries; Art Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden
KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden
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#4 of 12 attractions in Pietermaritzbu...
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Experience nature’s grandeur at the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden in Pietermaritzburg. This garden’s Victorian past... more » Owner description: Experience nature’s grandeur at the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden in Pietermaritzburg. This garden’s Victorian past is evident in its magnificent specimens of northern hemisphere plants. One of the most dramatic features is the majestic avenue of London Plane Trees. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Macrorie House Museum
#5 of 12 attractions in Pietermaritzbu...
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Voortrekker Museum
#6 of 12 attractions in Pietermaritzbu...
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Focusing on the Church of the Vow built in 1838, this was the Voortrekkers bargain with God for victory over the Zulus at the... more » Owner description: Focusing on the Church of the Vow built in 1838, this was the Voortrekkers bargain with God for victory over the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River three years earlier. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Natal Museum
#7 of 12 attractions in Pietermaritzbu...
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Alexandra Park
Alexandra Park
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#8 of 12 attractions in Pietermaritzbu...
2 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Queen Elizabeth Park
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
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Butterflies for Africa
Butterflies for Africa
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Owner description: Butterflies for Africa is home to a tropical butterfly centre where visitors walk amongst butterflies from across the world... more » Owner description: Butterflies for Africa is home to a tropical butterfly centre where visitors walk amongst butterflies from across the world in a lush tropical environment which also houses fish, birds, monkeys and other critters. Guides ensure that this is fun, educational experience. There's also a coffee shop, art gallery, theme store and outdoor garden. And it's just off the highway making it a perfect stop between Durban and Johannesburg. « less
Attraction type  Museums
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