Pietermaritzburg, The Garden City. KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg is known as the “City of Flowers” for its azaleas and roses and because it is the site of one of the country’s National Botanical Gardens; attractions are Alexandra Park, Wylie Park, the Bisley Nature Reserve, Queen Elizabeth Park, and many recreational facilities. At an elevation of 2,218 feet (676 metres), the city is a gateway to KwaZulu-Natal’s many game reserves and mountain resorts.
For more information please visit pietermaritzburgtourism.co.za
KZN National Botanical Garden, Pietermaritzburg(PMB), South Africa - 【南アフリカ】ピーターマリッツバーグにある自然公園に観光
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I could feel the rich nature and amazing view here. I strongly recommend to visit there.
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南アフリカ共和国ピーターマリッツバーグにある自然公園に観光してきました。自宅からタクシーで5分ほどのところに位置しています。
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10 Best Tourist Attractions you MUST SEE in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 2019
Pietermaritzburg (; Zulu: umGungundlovu) is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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The rating information was taken from Google Maps and the list was last updated on 16th March, 2019:
1: uShaka Marine World
2: Midmar Nature Reserve
3: Nelson Mandela Capture Site
4: KZN National Botanical Garden (PMB)
5: Natal Zoological Gardens
6: Karkloof Canopy Tour
7: Butterflies For Africa
8: Alexandra Park
9: Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve
10: African Bird of Prey Sanctuary
Click on a link below to see an up-to-date list and more:
Nature Walk Vlog : Kzn Botanical Gardens //South African YouTuber
Hey Bantu,
We went to the kzn botanical garden in pietermaritzburg, at first I was amazed by the entrance then was left feeling a bit meh???? once we walked through it. I guess the entrance hypes you up so much that you expect the rest of the garden to look like that.
The rest of the garden is beautiful and very peaceful, if it wasn't so far away I'd go read a book there while overlooking the ponds and ducks it had to offer. The old mahogany trees will leave you feeling like your in a fairytale and the birds chirping add to the magic.
I'd suggest you go in spring when the plants will be more vibrant and colorful, right now they were a bit dry and dull.
Entrance fee was R25. 00 which is a standard price.
Pietermaritzburg, City of Choice
Pietermaritzburg is the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal. Pietermaritzburg is known as the “City of Flowers” for its azaleas and roses and because it is the site of one of the country’s National Botanical Gardens; attractions are Alexandra Park, Wylie Park, the Bisley Nature Reserve, Queen Elizabeth Park, and many recreational facilities. At an elevation of 2,218 feet (676 metres), the city is a gateway to KwaZulu-Natal’s many game reserves and mountain resorts.
Pietermaritzburg, The Botanical Gardens
A short video clip of the Botanical Gardens in Petermaritzberg,
Pietermaritzburg City Hall and Art Gallery✔
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Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere, lies in the middle of the Pietermaritzburg city centre. The building is a national monument and is a beautiful piece of Victorian architecture, with its 47m high bell tower.
SUNDAY TRIBUNE GARDEN & LEISURE SHOW
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SUNDAY TRIBUNE GARDEN & LEISURE SHOW
South Africa, gem of Africa, home to some of the most spectacular plants in the world, invites you to visit yet another of our horticultural marvels.
Nestled in the foothills of the Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal, only forty-five minutes from Durban, the City of Pietermaritzburg sets the scene for South Africa’s largest horticultural show. Garden Shows the world over encourage and enthuse gardeners. The show, hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Natal and sponsored by the Sunday Tribune newspaper is no different.
1976 saw the first garden show in Pietermaritzburg and today, the show is a green event of national consequence, attracting in excess of 20 000 visitors during its three-day period.
Often referred to as South Africa’s Chelsea, gardening and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country, and increasingly from abroad, converge on the show to enjoy the latest in landscaping trends and new plant releases.
Most popular of all are the feature gardens designed and created by some of South Africa’s top garden designers. These gardens, largely sponsored by commercial and horticultural companies, offer unrivalled exposure to exhibitors and designers alike. Also included are a number of displays by various municipal and city parks departments. The keynote exhibits reflect not only the diversity of our plant material, but the ingenuity of our designers.
The CEO of the Royal Agricultural Society, Terry Strachan, explains the show is run by horticulture for horticulture. It does not have the commercial element and profit motive that pervades the exhibition industry worldwide today. This is very much an in-house endeavour by the industry for the industry which gives this particular show its very special flavour.
Adding to this flavour, the show caters for horticultural clubs and societies, giving a window of opportunity to showcase their gardening talents.
Exotic floral displays are a special highlight and bring together floral societies from around South Africa and the globe. Ideas abound, creating and inspiring visitors.
Most exciting for gardeners are the many specialised nurseries and garden centres allowing an opportunity to purchase rare plants not normally available.
One doesn’t want to sound brash, but judging from the standard that I have been privileged to see in recent years, I am of the opinion that the standard that we have here today is on a par with the very best in the world. I don’t believe it could be bettered; it could most certainly be matched, but bettered – no.
Combining a love of gardening, the outdoors and an ideal opportunity to market your business, the Sunday Tribune Garden & Leisure Show is undoubtedly one of Africa’s leading exhibitions.
Two tigers at the Natal Zoological Gardens
Drive from durban/pmb to Champagne Valley Drakensberg in our landrover defender
Our trip to the Drakensberg, we recorded the drive up on a lukas cuty dash cam. Went from cloudy to rain, small hail and then sunny. We through Winterton and drove up in our 1998 land rover defender 110 V8
Pietermaritzburg Tatham Art Gallery flooded
The basement of the Pietermaritzburg Tatham Art Gallery flooded this morning leaving around 400 artworks damaged. Although it has not yet been confirmed, gallery employees believe the two-day power outage caused a malfunction on one of the water pumps running below the gallery causing it to burst.
Read full article in Saturday's Weekend Witness.
Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Johannesburg
Kloofendal Nature Reserve (Roodepoort, Johannesburg) is a great place for a day hike, and entrance is free!
Friends of Kloofendal Nature Reserve Website:
I did this hike with the Footprint Hiking Club:
Durban japanese garden
Durban japanese garden
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1838 and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality. Its Zulu name umGungundlovu is the name used for the district municipality. Pietermaritzburg is popularly called Maritzburg in English and Zulu alike, and often informally abbreviated to PMB. It is a regionally important industrial hub, producing aluminium, timber and dairy products. It is home to many schools and tertiary education institutions, including a campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It had a population of 228,549 in 1991; the estimated current population is around 500,000 and has one of the largest populations of Indian South Africans in South Africa.
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Ballito Bay - Ilembe District Municipality
iLembe ...An Effective Competitor in the GlobalVillage.
iLembe was named after the Great King and founder of the Zulu nation, King Shaka who lived in the area.
Situated on the East Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, with economic powerhouses bordering it to the north and south, iLembe is set to become the Midrand of the Province. The N2 national highway running from Durban up through Richards Bay to Swaziland and Mozambique dissects the District.
Pietermaritzburg downpour
Pietermaritzburg experienced heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon, February 12. Readers submitted their pictures, these by Julia Coetzee.
At zoo
Natal loin park durban
A walk through Butterflies For Africa
Gateway to KZN spent some time with the butterflies at Butterflies for Africa in Pietermaritzburg. Read about this fascinating world here:
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PELMAMA at OLIEWENHUIS Art Museum Bloemfontein - guests arriving for the opening on 9th July, 2007