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Msunduzi River View Backpackers
Msunduzi River View Backpackers offers guest accommodation and is located in Pietermaritzburg. The backpackers is ideally situated 3 km of KwaZulu-Natal Museum and 2.3 km of Comrades Marathon House. Accommodation consists of various dormitories and standard rooms that can accommodate between 2 to 5 persons. Each room has access to a communal bathroom fitted with a shower, basin, and a toilet. The backpackers has a communal lounge, and offers free off-street parking. Howick Museum is 24 km away, while Howick Falls is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 5 km from Msunduzi River View backpackers.
Area Info
Pietermaritzburg is the largest town in the Natal Midlands, a scenic retreat that boasts unmatched natural beauty, charming villages, and a wonderful arts and crafts route to explore. Butterflies for Africa is a top family attraction where visitors walk amongst butterflies from around the world as they fly freely in a lush environment. The complex also houses a craft shop, art gallery, and coffee bar.
The city is close to several game parks and nature reserves. The Lion Park gives visitors the chance to see some of Africa’s larger game close up from the comfort of your car. Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve has trails, picnic sites, 260 species of birds, and game such as kudu, wildebeest, and giraffe. Tala Game Reserve is a birder’s paradise and offers unrivalled game viewing, as well as an a la carte restaurant. Albert Falls Nature Reserve has a wide variety of activities from water sports on the dam to game drives and camping.
Msunduzi River View Backpackers is situated 5.6 km from Butterflies for Africa, 8.6 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve and 22 km from Baynesfield Estate Museum. Natal Zoological Gardens is 22 km from the hostel and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is 23 km away.
Units and Rooms
Standard Quadruple Rooms 2, 6, 8
Guests: 4
Each room can accommodate a group of 4 persons and is equipped with 4 single beds and 4 wardrobes. Each room has access to a communal bathroom. This room has tea/coffee, a hairdryer, and other basic amenities.
Five-sleeper Room 3
Guests: 5
This room can accommodate a group of 5 persons and is equipped with 5 single beds. This room has access to a communal bathroom. This room has tea/coffee, a hairdryer, and other basic amenities.
Triple Room 4
Guests: 3
This room can accommodate a group of 3 persons and is equipped with 3 single beds. This room has access to a communal bathroom. This room has tea/coffee, a hairdryer, and other basic amenities.
