Pietermaritzburg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About Pietermaritzburg
Its Zulu name,umGungundlovu, is the name used for the district municipality. This is popularly translated from the Zulu as "Place of the Elephant", although it could also be translated to mean "The elephant wins". Umgungundlovu is thus thought to be the site of some Zulu king's victory since "Elephant" (Indlovu) is a name traditionally taken by the Zulu monarch. Pietermaritzburg is popularly called Maritzburg in Afrikaans, English and Zulu alike, and often informally abbreviated to PMB. It is a regionally important industrial hub, producing aluminium, timber and dairy products. The public sector is a major employer in the city due to the local, district and provincial governments being located here. The city was founded by the Voortrekkers, following the defeat of Dingane at the Battle of
Top Attractions in Pietermaritzburg
Explore the best things to see and do in Pietermaritzburg:
- ★Bisley Valley Nature Reserve
- ★KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden
- ★Pietermaritzburg City Hall
- ★Tatham Art Gallery
- ★Voortrekker / Msunduzi Museum
Where to Stay in Pietermaritzburg
- 🏨Bancroft B&B
- 🏨Imperial Hotel
- 🏨Yes Please B&B
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