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Capital city of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Pietermaritzburg is a city in the centre of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The capital of Kwazulu-Natal, it is famous for its history and architecture.
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Built in 1902, this was for a long time the largest brick building in the Southern Hemisphere. A prime example of Victorian architecture and national monument.
Depicts the heritage of different cultural groups of KwaZulu-Natal, including the Great Trek by the Afrikaner people into the interior of South Africa.
Fine artwork, including an impressive and ornate clock on the second floor. You'll find a coffee shop on the second floor.
One of the few higher end hotels in downtown, this century-old hotel offers an historic ambiance.
Bancroft B&B is in the beautiful forested evergreen hills above Pietermaritzburg, is a Georgian style house, with a beautiful facade, offering 2 comfortable suites, with DSTV, Wireless Internet, a hospitality fridge, tea and coffee facilities, fans, heaters and a nice view into the gardens.
All rooms are fitted with air-conditioning & DSTV. Modest dining area offering breakfast, lunch or dinner. Transfers available to and from King Shaka International Airport and regionally.
By train
Pietermaritzburg is on the route between Johannesburg and Durban. Passenger trains are few and far between, Shosholoza Meyl overnight trains in each direction every second day.
By plane
Pietermaritzburg receives daily flights from Johannesburg. Service can be slightly erratic or heavily booked, so keep that in mind when booking important flights.
By bus
Regular daily bus services connect Pietermaritzburg to major cities in South Africa. The bus station is located in Burger Street, opposite the McDonald's and it serves major bus companies.
Private transport is the best way of getting around. Car rental is strongly advised. Otherise, minibus-taxis are cheap but uncomfortable and occasionally unsafe.
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