Pretoria - Where to travel SA

Welcome to Pretoria

Budget tip

Pretoria is affordable and often overlooked. The Union Buildings gardens are free, Hatfield has great budget restaurants, and the Cullinan Mine tour (R250) is one of SA's most fascinating day trips.

Luxury tip

Stay at the luxurious Illyria House in Arcadia or Kievits Kroon outside the city. October's jacaranda bloom transforms the entire city — book well ahead for this period.

Business tip

As the administrative capital, Pretoria hosts all government departments and many foreign missions. The CSIR Conference Centre in Meiring Naudé Road is the main events venue.

Family tip

The National Zoological Gardens (one of the world's top zoos), Voortrekker Monument grounds, and the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary are all excellent family outings.

Adventure tip

Mountain biking in the Magaliesberg (1hr west), game drives at Dinokeng Big 5 Reserve (45min), and the Cullinan Diamond Mine underground tour for a unique underground adventure.

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