How to get fromPretoria to Howickby taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pretoria to Howick by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)JNB - PZB
2h 4m
R 1,936–3,444
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg17203 / ...
7h 59m
R 619–871
Drive 508.3 km
1. Drive from Pretoria to Howick508.3 km
5h 52m
R 1,182–1,708
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
8h 23m
R 691–1,281

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

R 1,473Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 524.5 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Howick, South Africa?

Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg twice daily. Tickets cost R 430–650 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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Howick, South Africa(opens in a new window)

Howick is a town located in the UMngeni Local Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The town is 1050 m above sea level, and about 88 kilometres from the port city of Durban. It enjoys warm summers and cool dry winters. A snappy chill descends upon Howick when snow falls on the nearby Drakensberg. The town is located on the N3 freeway, connecting it with the rest of South Africa.

Things to do in Howick

Howick Falls(Opens in a new window)

Howick Falls is a waterfall in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The waterfall is approximately 95 m in height (310 feet) and lies on the Umgeni River. The Zulu people called the falls KwaNogqaza, which means "Place of the Tall One".

Midmar Dam(Opens in a new window)

Midmar Dam is a combined gravity & earth-fill type dam and recreation area located near Howick and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Boating, swimming, waterskiing, picnicing, and fishing are popular pastimes at Midmar Dam. Each year, the Midmar Mile swimming race is held there, which organizers call "the world's largest open water swimming event". Over 20,000 entries were received for the 2009 event. Midmar Dam is located in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal. The dam's primary purpose is to serve for municipal and industrial use and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Albert Falls Dam(Opens in a new window)

Albert Falls Dam is a dam in the Umgeni River, just outside Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1976. It has a gross capacity of 290.1 million cubic meters and a surface area of 23.521 km2, the dam wall is 33 m high.

KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden(Opens in a new window)

The KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden is situated along Mayor's Walk, in the western suburbs of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. It was established in 1874. Plants from eastern South Africa and from the Northern Hemisphere are cultivated here. The garden is open every day of the year, from 8am to 6pm in summer, and from 8am to 5.30pm in winter.

Places to stay in Howick

The Green Lantern - Howick(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Nutmeg Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Country Lane Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

April House(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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