{"id":207013,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T09:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=207013"},"modified":"2024-04-11T14:34:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T09:04:11","slug":"places-to-visit-in-pietermaritzburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-pietermaritzburg\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Places To Visit In Pietermaritzburg: Explore The South African Heritage City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though its Zulu name uMgungundlovu may loosely translate to \u201cthe secret conclave of the pachyderms\u201d, do not let the history of Pietermaritzburg fool you. It is a significant modern industrial hub of South Africa. Pietermaritzburg is that African city of your dreams, the one with the sprawling, breathtakingly vibrant midlands interspersed with forested, rolling hills, complete with a city which still retains its Victorian charms. In fact, it is one of the best-preserved Victorian cities in the world. Listed below are the top places to visit in Pietermaritzburg<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Best Places To Visit In Pietermaritzburg<\/h2>\n

For those with wanderlust in their hearts, Pietermaritzburg is a convenient stop to set up a base and explore the KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n

1. Howick Falls<\/h3>\n
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Image Credit: Publicdomainpictures by Pixabay<\/a>
Howick Falls are located in Howick outside Pietermaritzburg and provide a spectacular view. The falls are about 95m in height, about the same as the famous Victoria Falls of Zimbabwe. The Howick falls can be dated back to the time the first man wandered the KwaZulu Natal plains. If reputation and hearsay are to be believed, this region has remained unchanged for the last 300 centuries.<\/p>\n

Though these falls on the Umgeni River may not boast the inclusion in the list of tallest waterfalls, they can provide some interest to those morbidly inclined. Since 1851, about 40 deaths have been recorded here. Although most are ruled as suicides, this place is also famous for notorious, historical murders! In spite of the scandals surrounding them, the deafening roar of the water as it rushes in Howick falls, viewed from a deck which is ideally located, can instill a pang of mysticism in even the most hardened of souls. Shops which sell local handmade crafts are ever-present on the viewing platform if one wishes to bring back a souvenir.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Falls Drive, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact:<\/strong> +27333305305<\/p>\n

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