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Pretoria CBD as seen from Muckleneuk Hill (Lukasrand) on 15 April 2006

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Pretoria

Pretoria is the capital city an hour from Johannesburg, with jacarandas and the Union Buildings.

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Pretoria CBD as seen from Muckleneuk Hill (Lukasrand) on 15 April 2006
Pretoria, South Africa
A Crimson-breasted Gonolek in Pretoria, South Africa.

Why go

It is a city night or a day, not a safari. People add it when a flight or a meeting already puts them there.

Pretoria, South Africa
  • A Crimson-breasted Gonolek in Pretoria, South Africa.

    What you come for

    Museums, gardens, and a calmer capital than Johannesburg's business districts.

Where to go

When to go

  • Pretoria CBD as seen from Muckleneuk Hill (Lukasrand) on 15 April 2006

    When to go

    October and November are the jacaranda weeks. Summer afternoons storm. Winter mornings are cold and clear.

Travel advice

  • Pretoria, South Africa

    Before you travel

    Drive on the left. Do not treat the city as a game reserve. Ask the hotel which streets to walk after dark.

Popular tours and safaris in Pretoria

Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.

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  • From KSh307,072 to KSh448,597 pps

    Sustainable Cape Luxury
    Cape Cadogan Residence Bedroom Landscape 44 days

    Highlights

    A visit with a local community.

    Destinations visited

    Cape Town | South Africa

  • From KSh369,395 to KSh510,271 pps

    Eco-Retreat: The Grootbos Experience
    Garden Lodge Lounge4 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    South Africa | Western Cape

  • From KSh523,904 pps

    Train Journey to Vic Falls
    Day1 BoardRovos54 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives.

    Destinations visited

    Botswana | South Africa | Zimbabwe

  • Rovos Rail RVR KimberleyStation HRes4 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    Cape Town | South Africa

  • From KSh523,904 pps

    Train Journey to Vic Falls
    Day1 BoardRovos54 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    Botswana | South Africa | Zimbabwe

  • From KSh557,014 to KSh603,107 pps

    5-Day Essential Kruger Park Safari
    Simbavati River Lodge 15 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    Kruger Private Reserves | South Africa

  • From KSh810,851 to KSh814,097 pps

    Mid-Range 5-Day Essential Kruger Park Safari
    Savanna private game reserve5 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives.

    Destinations visited

    Sabi Sands Game Reserve | South Africa

  • From KSh1,470,438 to KSh1,663,900 pps

    Luxury 5-Day Essential Kruger Safari
    Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge5 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives.

    Destinations visited

    Sabi Sands Game Reserve | South Africa

Accommodation

Pretoria stays

1 stay. The rate is per person sharing.

  • From KSh2,320,241 pps

    Castello di Monte

    CastellodiMonte SwimmingPool CommunalAreaPretoria, South Africa

    Activities travellers enjoyed

    Cultural visits | Bird watching | Picnics | Boat excursions | Canoeing | Horse riding

Costs

A Pretoria night is a city rate. It should not be compared with a lodge in Kruger.

International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.