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Nature & parks in Pietermaritzburg

3 curated nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 3 nature reserves, parks and outdoor spots in Pietermaritzburg, in the Midlands & PMB. They span Forest / Botanical, Forest and Scenic / Route. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full KwaZulu-Natal nature & parks guide.

Ferncliffe Nature Reserve

Forest / Botanical

Midlands & PMB

Mist-belt indigenous forest reserve above Pietermaritzburg with shaded walking trails, ferns and forest birds

Pietermaritzburg Botanical Gardens

Forest

Midlands & PMB

SANBI garden famed for its avenue of London plane trees, ponds and indigenous plants

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World's View

Scenic / Route

Midlands & PMB

Historic viewpoint on the old Voortrekker road with sweeping views over PMB

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