Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Pietermaritzburg March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Pietermaritzburg Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Pietermaritzburg.dx2924)[Hotels in Pietermaritzburg](https://expedia.ca/Pietermaritzburg-Hotels.d2924.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Pietermaritzburg](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Pietermaritzburg.d2924.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Pietermaritzburg Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Pietermaritzburg.d2924.Car-Rental-Guide)[Pietermaritzburg Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Pietermaritzburg.d2924.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Pietermaritzburg ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Pietermaritzburg Types of activities Where to stay [Pietermaritzburg travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Pietermaritzburg.dx2924) ![Pietermaritzburg featuring a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2924/64244f3e-1977-49d6-a298-6dc5570a2366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pietermaritzburg showing a city, hiking or walking and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2924/5bfbe174-0c59-4f1d-a146-9238d49c89ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pietermaritzburg which includes a sporting event, kayaking or canoeing and rapids](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2924/cccc1ed2-8866-4dd2-bf54-f510e6008e01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pietermaritzburg which includes a park, a monument and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2924/946eb1eb-af75-4a12-ace6-ba2577b33756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pietermaritzburg featuring a coastal town, kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2924/7cad25fe-4a98-451d-b073-a5a9b21ef50a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Pietermaritzburg Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Pietermaritzburg has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Pietermaritzburg is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Pietermaritzburg to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Pietermaritzburg Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Pietermaritzburg. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Pietermaritzburg attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Pietermaritzburg | Number of things to do | 29 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Half Day Safari Tour from Durban](/things-to-do/half-day-safari-tour-from-durban.a45271591.activity-details): CA $322 | | Top 5 things to do | [Drakensberg Mountains and Sani Pass Lesotho 2 Day Tour](/things-to-do/drakensberg-mountains-and-sani-pass-lesotho-2-day-tour.a51284544.activity-details)[Half Day Safari Tour from Durban](/things-to-do/half-day-safari-tour-from-durban.a45271591.activity-details)[Safari & PheZulu Village Day Tour from Durban](/things-to-do/safari-phezulu-village-day-tour-from-durban.a45273019.activity-details)[Full Day-Drakensberg-MandelaCaptureSite-HowickFalls-MidlandsMeander from Du...](/things-to-do/full-day-drakensberg-mandelacapturesite-howickfalls-midlandsmeander-from-durban.a2924393.activity-details)[Drakensberg Giant's Castle Cave Art & Mandela Capture Site Tour from Durban](/things-to-do/drakensberg-giants-castle-cave-art-mandela-capture-site-tour-from-durban.a45279124.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Drakensberg Mountains and Sani Pass Lesotho 2 Day Tour](/things-to-do/drakensberg-mountains-and-sani-pass-lesotho-2-day-tour.a51284544.activity-details)[Half Day Safari Tour from Durban](/things-to-do/half-day-safari-tour-from-durban.a45271591.activity-details)[Safari & PheZulu Village Day Tour from Durban](/things-to-do/safari-phezulu-village-day-tour-from-durban.a45273019.activity-details)[Full Day-Drakensberg-MandelaCaptureSite-HowickFalls-MidlandsMeander from Du...](/things-to-do/full-day-drakensberg-mandelacapturesite-howickfalls-midlandsmeander-from-durban.a2924393.activity-details)[Drakensberg Giant's Castle Cave Art & Mandela Capture Site Tour from Durban](/things-to-do/drakensberg-giants-castle-cave-art-mandela-capture-site-tour-from-durban.a45279124.activity-details) | ## What to do in Pietermaritzburg --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Pietermaritzburg #### Golden Horse Casino Why not try your luck with a visit to Golden Horse Casino during your visit to Pietermaritzburg? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its casinos. [](https://expedia.ca/Golden-Horse-Casino-Scottsville.d553248635939591705.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pietermaritzburg City Hall After visiting Pietermaritzburg City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pietermaritzburg. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.ca/Pietermaritzburg-City-Hall-Pietermaritzburg.d6090691.Vacation-Attraction) #### Comrades Marathon House You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Comrades Marathon House during your travels in Pietermaritzburg. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its live music. [](https://expedia.ca/Comrades-Marathon-House-Scottsville.d553248621562613412.Vacation-Attraction) #### Epic Karting You can take time to visit Epic Karting during your travels to Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's countryside and casinos. [](https://expedia.ca/Epic-Karting-Pietermaritzburg.d553248621532481236.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Old Prison You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Old Prison during your trip to Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's live music and casinos. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Old-Prison-Pietermaritzburg.d553248621562613411.Vacation-Attraction) #### Scottsville Racecourse You can take time to visit Scottsville Racecourse during your travels to Pietermaritzburg. Take in the live music and countryside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Scottsville-Racecourse-Scottsville.d553248621562613413.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pietermaritzburg Oval Catch an event at Pietermaritzburg Oval during your trip to Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's live music and casinos. [](https://expedia.ca/Pietermaritzburg-Oval-Pietermaritzburg.d6090687.Vacation-Attraction) #### Queen Elizabeth Park Explore the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Park, a lovely green space in Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's waterfalls and countryside. [](https://expedia.ca/Queen-Elizabeth-Park-Pietermaritzburg.d553248621532481234.Vacation-Attraction) #### National Botanical Gardens Explore the great outdoors at National Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Pietermaritzburg. Discover the area's countryside and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Botanical-Gardens-Pietermaritzburg.d6314386.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Pietermaritzburg ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Scottsville While visiting Scottsville, you might make a stop by sights like Comrades Marathon House and Golden Horse Casino. [](https://expedia.ca/Pietermaritzburg-Scottsville.dx553248635974578098) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pietermaritzburg worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Pietermaritzburg? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Pietermaritzburg? ### Is three days enough to stay in Pietermaritzburg? ### Is Pietermaritzburg a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Pietermaritzburg with kids? > - [Drakensberg Mountains and Sani Pass Lesotho 2 Day Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/drakensberg-mountains-and-sani-pass-lesotho-2-day-tour.a51284544.activity-details) > - [Half Day Safari Tour from Durban](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-safari-tour-from-durban.a45271591.activity-details) > - [Safari & PheZulu Village Day Tour from Durban](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/safari-phezulu-village-day-tour-from-durban.a45273019.activity-details) > - [Full Day-Drakensberg-MandelaCaptureSite-HowickFalls-MidlandsMeander from Du...](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-drakensberg-mandelacapturesite-howickfalls-midlandsmeander-from-durban.a2924393.activity-details) > - [Drakensberg Giant's Castle Cave Art & Mandela Capture Site Tour from Durban](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/drakensberg-giants-castle-cave-art-mandela-capture-site-tour-from-durban.a45279124.activity-details) ### What to do in Pietermaritzburg for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Pietermaritzburg? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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