Pietermaritzburg

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Pietermaritzburg was founded by the Voortrekkers in 1837, and has since grown into the provincial capital. Despite its growth, Pietermaritzburg has preserved its past, with plenty of Victorian and Edwardian buildings lining the pedestrian lanes. Most notable is the city’s iconic red-brick city hall. Perhaps an even more grand reminder of the city’s Victorian past is the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, which is home to many species brought from the Northern Hemisphere by European colonists. The dramatic avenue of London Plane Trees is a favourite among photographers. Animal lovers will want to visit Butterflies for Africa, where you can enjoy the company of butterflies, birds, monkeys, and other creatures.