Pretoria, South Africa
Administrative capital offering accommodation from R300 guesthouses to R2,500 diplomatic hotels, known for purple jacaranda trees, government buildings, museums, and more relaxed pace than Johannesburg
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Budget Level
$-$$
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Best Months
March, April, May
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Walkability
2.5/5
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Safety Score
3.5/5
Top Attractions in Pretoria
Union Buildings
Seat of government with Mandela statue
Voortrekker Monument
Massive granite monument to Afrikaner history
National Botanical Garden
76 hectares of indigenous plants
Pretoria Neighborhoods
Arcadia
Diplomatic quarter near Union Buildings
Hatfield
Student area near University of Pretoria
Waterkloof
Upmarket residential with embassies
Menlyn
Modern commercial area with mall
Essential Pretoria Travel Information
Getting Around
✓ Uber
✓ Rental Car
✓ Gautrain Bus
✓ Hotel Shuttle
✓ Taxi
Perfect For
✓ Business Traveler
✓ History Enthusiast
✓ Garden Lover
✓ Diplomatic Visitor
✓ Cultural Explorer
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
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