Parks and gardens in Pietermaritzburg

Nature & Waterfalls

Pietermaritzburg's green spaces range from the 95-meter drop of Howick Falls to the historic Kwa-Zulu Natal National Botanical Gardens, established in 1874 and famous for its century-old London plane tree avenue. Alexandra Park offers Victorian-era architecture, including an 1892 bandstand, while Wylie Park provides access to trails leading to World’s View. These locations showcase the region's diverse flora, including proteas and azaleas, alongside the Cascades Falls trail network, which is integrated into the city’s extensive mountain biking and hiking infrastructure.