Travel in Pretoria

A perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience, Pretoria offers something for everyone. Situated some 50 km north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is renowned for its colorful gardens, shrubs and trees, particularly beautiful in spring when jacarandas envelop the avenues in mauve. The city developed at a more sedate pace than Johannesburg, and the town planners had the foresight to include an abundance of open spaces. Pretoria has more than 100 parks, including bird sanctuaries and nature reserves.
Large numbers of Voortrekkers arrived in the region in the 1850s, and an air of history pervades much of central Pretoria, especially Church Square, around which the city has grown. The square was the site of the first church, the first markets and the first shops. Progress has brought to Pretoria high-tech shopping centers, museums, art galleries and multi-culinary restaurants. The city has four universities and a number of scientific institutes, including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Institute, both internationally renowned.
Within easy reach, day walks provide a relaxing introduction to the region's natural habitats, many inhabited by indigenous animals and birds.
Courtesy of the South Africa Tourism Board

Travel in Pretoria Attractions

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