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Oribi Airport, Pietermaritzburg is located 3 kms from the city centre of Pietermaritzburg. Its airport code is PZB. It is a national airport.
Pietermaritzburg is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. Popularly called Maritzburg, it is home to a campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Pietermaritzburg, set amidst forested hills and the rolling countryside of the Natal-Midlands, is one of the best-preserved Victorian cities in the world.
Pietermaritzburg was founded in 1838, and was named after Piet Retief and Gert Maritz, two famous Voortrekker leaders. At the time of the rise of the Zulu Empire, the site that became Pietermaritzburg was called Umgungundlovu, Zulu for "Place of the Elephant". Britain took over Pietermaritzburg in 1843 and it became the seat of Natal's administration with the first lieutenant-governor, Martin West, making it his home. The 46 hectare Botanic Gardens were created in 1872 by the Botanic Society of Natal. In 1893 Natal received responsibility for their own government and a assembly building was build along with the city hall. The city hall is the largest red-brick building in the Southern Hemisphere. It was destroyed by fire in 1895, but was rebuilt in 1901.
Places of interest in Pietermaritzburg include:
Victorian Architecture - Pietermaritzburg is one of the best preserved Victorian cities in the world. The ideal way to see the city's architecture is to take one of the city walking tours.
Butterflies for Africa - A complex including a butterfly house, an outdoor butterfly garden, craft shops, art gallery, coffee bar and African art & craft centre.
national botanical gardens - Pietermaritzburg is justifiably known as the City of Flowers, with private gardens and public parks aglow with lush foliage and seasonal blooms, such as bougainvilleas and azaleas.
The National Botanical Gardens - The gardens are situated on an ancient floodplain and a hillside at the foot of a mist belt. Established in 1870, the garden concentrates on the conservation and propagation of rare and endangered indigenous plants. Informative garden tours are available.
Alexandra Park - Alexandra Park was established in 1863 and named after Queen Alexandra of Great Britain. It features a picturesque cricket Pavilion which was built in 1898 and today it houses a restaurant. There is also a lovely Chinoise-style bandstand, which is the venue of regular concerts. Alexandra Park is used for international sports fixtures and the venue for monthly craft markets.
Kzn Railway Museum - In 1999 the KwaZulu-Natal Railway Museum was formed and is run by volunteers. All excursions depart from the Pietermaritzburg station, which is a national monument. As the lines branch out in five directions from Pietermaritzburg, passengers are offered a variety of trips, using vintage coaches and steam. One of the main activities at the Mason's Mill facility is the restoration of locomotives and coaches. The facility boasts 29 steam locomotives and one diesel locomotive, the oldest of which was built in 1888.
Natal Museum - In 1902, the Natal Museum was established and a dedicated building was erected at the present site. The Natal Museum opened its doors on 30 November 1904 and it is now home to several of South Africa's most important heritage collections. It is dedicated to the collection, preservation, study and exhibition of objects of cultural and scientific value, concentrating on both the Natural and Human Sciences.
Voortrekker Museum - The Voortrekker Museum is housed in the former Longmarket Girls' School. The museum comprises the Church of the Vow, Andries Pretorius House, E.G. Jansen Extension, an old ox wagon and a double storey house, furnished as a period house, on 333 Boom Street.
Macrorie House - Macrorie House is the former residence of William Macrorie who served as bishop of Pietermaritzburg from 1869 to 1891. It is a now a Victorian museum reflecting early British settler life. One of the highlights is the bishop's miniature chapel.
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