Location: Pietermaritzburg
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Top 10 Tours in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg (/ˌpiːtərˈmærɪtsbɜːrɡ/; Zulu: umGungundlovu) 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, as well as the main economic hub of Umgungundlovu District Municipality. The public sector is a major employer in the city due to the local, district and provincial governments being located here. 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 current population is estimated at over 600,000 residents (including neighbouring townships) and has one of the largest populations of Indian South Africans in South Africa.
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1. Drakensberg Giant's Castle Cave Art & Mandela Capt Site Private Tour from Durban
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour starts off with a short visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. We then head towards the Giants Castle Reserve in Drakensberg Mountain range to visit the cave paintings. Access to the caves requires a 40 minute leisurely walk along a trail. After the guided tour at the caves, we head to Howick falls before visiting the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Sculpture and Apartheid museum.
Inclusions: Driver/guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By RoseMarieOhio
Freddie, our amazing guide, was the best part. We arrived by cruise ship, 2 hour late. He waited and reorganized our tour so we missed only one small thing I can't even remember. We saw everything else including lions and hippos after the best time with the Zulu performance. I would give him more stars if I could. At the end of the tour, his boss called to make sure we were taken care of. When I spoke to him, he pretty much said it went so well because we had Freddie. Freddie knew every nuance of our visits....how much time to allow, what to pass over more quickly, where to spend the most time. Thanks to all of you.
2. Mini Safari and Zulu Cultural experience - Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT ✓ Visiting a small nature reserve where the density of animals is high. ✓ Learning about many species of animals from the Rhino and Giraffe to the Warthog. ✓ Visiting a Zulu Cultural village to learn and witness the culture through Song and dance.
Inclusions: Listed Activities, Transport – Pick-up and Drop-off, Guide, Bottled Water (We only supply a limited number of bottles per day, should you require additional, this will be for your own account), Bottled water
Exclusions: Items of Personal Nature, Lunch, Beverages: Beer; Wine; Cold Drinks, Gratuities, Any other items not listed in the Inclusions
Reviewed By igort122
Our guide Paul picked us up promptly at 6am and made the drive to the park. We had a great day. He is extremely knowledgeable and he cares deeply about his work. Excellent tour! Excellent guide! Please remember to tip your guides!
3. Durban Day Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and journey into the gently rolling countryside of the Kwa Zulu Natal Midlands. Enjoy a closed game drive through the Natal park .The park is home to Lion, African Elephant, Asian Elephant, Impala, Nyala, Grey Duiker, Porcupine, Bush Pig, Kudu, Vervet Monkey, Bush Babies, Black Backed Jackal, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest. Then we continue to one of our best kept secrets, Tala Game Reserve! Tala, a privately owned wildlife conservancy, has a charm all its own; teaming with bird life, magnificent ’Plains Game’ such as eland, giraffe, kudu, zebra and a family of Hippos, which are extremely rare in this area! Enjoy the spectacular scenery and open vehicle game viewing, returning to Durban in afternoon.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By Bulat2318
Wonderful journey. Due to almost suspense of tourism at covid I was alone and all attention was for me like in personal VIP tour. Pickup and return on-time. Car and SUV were comfy. SUV driver is high professional in hard and dangerous mountain road. Zamani is knowing guide and also good driver. Both are great interlocutors. I saw some places in Durban and pleasant landscapes, towns and animals on the way. Sani Pass has impressionable mountains, gorges, rivers, waterfalls and plants. I watched the village in Lesotho with it's special countrylife and highest pub in Africa. And we were so lucky with our sunny trip just after that the weather changed to rainy. I'm extra satisfied! High recommendations! Many thanks! Ngibona kakhulu!
4. Drakensberg Kamberg Rock Art & Mandela Capt Site Private Day Tour from Durban
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. There we will visit the Gandhi statue also before we head towards the Drakensberg mountains. Kamberg Cave Art is a 90 minute walk and hike from the base camp. This tour is for the physically fit. • Pietermaritzberg City Hall • Drakensberg Kamberg Nature Reserve. • 90 minutes scenic walk to the sandstone cave paintings. • Guided tour of the Sandstone cave paintings of the San people. • Howick Falls. • Nelson Mandela’s Capture Site and Museum.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Local guide, Durban pickup in a 5km radius of Tropicana Hotel, anything further than 10km incurs a transfer fee.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By RoseMarieOhio
Freddie, our amazing guide, was the best part. We arrived by cruise ship, 2 hour late. He waited and reorganized our tour so we missed only one small thing I can't even remember. We saw everything else including lions and hippos after the best time with the Zulu performance. I would give him more stars if I could. At the end of the tour, his boss called to make sure we were taken care of. When I spoke to him, he pretty much said it went so well because we had Freddie. Freddie knew every nuance of our visits....how much time to allow, what to pass over more quickly, where to spend the most time. Thanks to all of you.
5. Drakensberg, Mandela Capture Site & Tala P Game Reserve 3 Day Safari from Durban
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Wow, you get to experience Tala Private Game Reserve, Mandela Capture Site and the world famous Drakensberg. Here you get to experience the best that South Africa has to offer. The 3 days starting off at the game reserve and ending at the incredible mountain ranges is a never to be forgotten experience.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner
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Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
6. Pretoria, Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Day Tour from Johannesburg
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4.8 based on 11 reviews
Enjoy this full day Pretoria, Johannesburg, Soweto and Apartheid Tour that will get you to know the history of South Africa. You will visit the Voortrekker Museum in Pretoria which have the history of the Afrikaaners people of South Africa Get to know about the Great Trek . You will also get to see the Union buildings of South Africa which houses the office of the president. You will also make your way to Soweto to get a full glimpse of the South Africa history and pass through the Apartheid Museum to know more the history in detail. Finish off things in Johannesburg Town passing through the famous Mandela bridge and get a taste of down town Johannesburg City. Tour Highlights • Visit Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria • Visit Union Building in Pretoria • Visit Soweto and Hector Pieterson Museum • Visit Mandela House In Soweto • Visit Apartheid Museum in Soweto
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Lunch, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Julie M
My boyfriend and I did all our tours with Nic from Africa Moja Tours & Transfers-Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi, Soweto, and Pretoria. We were very nervous booking tours as it was all last minute and we did not have a lot of time to research. However, our first day went so great with Nic that we booked another day. He is a very safe driver, incredibly knowledgeable and smart, and a great person to hang out with while touring the area. Nic and the tours were truly one of the highlights of our three week trip in South Africa and I would highly recommend using this company and Nic for your tours. I am so grateful we had an incredible experience on our first time visiting.
7. Safari & PheZulu Village Private Day Tour from Durban
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 25 reviews
This popular day tour from Durban is a combo of both wildlife and Zulu Culture. Offering a full day of various stops and attractions, this is one of our most popular tours for the tourist looking to see some safari and some local Zulu culture.
Inclusions: Collection and drop off from Durban in an Air-conditioned vehicle, Qualified Tour Guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Nathalie-Nathalie-Na
We had a fantastic tour in March 2020. Our guide made everything possible that we Feld comfortable and safe. We could stop wherever we wanted to stop to take pictures and Benson helped us with everything we needed. It was one of the best activities we had in South Africa.
8. Tala Mini Day Safari - Durban
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy an awesome day out at the Tala private game reserve, about 45 minutes drive from Durban. Spend a few hours viewing wildlife such as giraffe, rhino, hippo and zebra, as well as a multitude of different birds. We stop for a picnic in the tranquil gardens overlooking the river, before a little more wildlife viewing and heading back to Durban.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, Private tour guide, All entrance fees and expenses
Exclusions: Gratuities , Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By 781ryand
We booked a tour of the Kruger with Endless Summer when we were over in South Africa for a wedding in December. Steve showed passion and knowledge about not just the Kruger, but South Africa as a whole - he answered all our questions about a country which was so new to us. The entire Safari experience was perfect - the balance of time out on drives and in camp relaxing with a beer was spot on, the food was incredible, always plentiful, and brilliantly paired with some SA wine, and we can't fault Steve as a guide. I would re-book the same trip in a heartbeat (though we might explore some of the other options next time!) Thank you Endless Summer, and Steve, for making our South African adventure one we'll never forget!
9. Durban Shore Excursion: Tala Game Reserve Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and journey into the gently rolling countryside of the Natal Midlands, to one of our best kept secrets, Tala Game Reserve! Tala, a privately owned wildlife conservancy, has a charm all its own – teaming with birdlife, magnificent “plains game”, such as eland, giraffe, kudu and zebra, and a family of hippos, which are extremely rare in this area! Enjoy the spectacular scenery and closed vehicle game viewing, returning to the port in time for the ship’s departure. An optional open vehicle game drive is available at an additional cost.
Inclusions: Closed vehicle game drive, Return transfers from Durban port, Services of a qualified guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Aimeescott12
Our curated wine experience was incredible. Our tour guide Roger ensured we learnt at each farm, tasted the best wines at each farm and walked away feeling amazing. It was the best experience, and Roger was a wonderful host. We are very glad to have had Roger as our guide. He ensured we received the best wines at each farm, and assisted us with choosing our favorites from each farm to purchase. Thank you Roger for the most fantastic day, despite the rain.
10. 1 Day Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserve & Phezulu Cultural Village from Durban
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a popular tour as it includes the Natal Lion Park, Tala Game Reserve and Phezulu Cultural Village. Encounter lions and elephants at Natal Lion Park. More wildlife at Tala Game Reserve including the rhino, giraffe, zebra, kudu, eland, and many more. Experience the Zulu culture and the exhilarating Zulu dances. Minimum 2 people booking. We can cater for groups larger than 15 on request at Phezulu Safari Park (optional). There is also a discount for groups of 4 and more. If only 2 or 3 of you are booked for the tour, the tour will become a private tour for you at no extra charge.
Inclusions: Pick ups and drop offs from within Durban, Airport, and all over Durban, Bottled water, Soft drinks
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Reviewed By danesdora
We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too
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