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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: ZAR
- Languages: Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Tswana, Southern Ndebele, Zulu, Xhosa
- Climate: Subtropical highland
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Population: Approximately 2.9 million people
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is spring for jacaranda blooms and mild weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from many countries including the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom generally require a visa to enter South Africa, but some nationals have visa-free access for short stays. South Africa offers e-visa options and visa on arrival is limited. Travelers must have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds. It is recommended to check the latest visa policies before travel.
About Pretoria
Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as the "Jacaranda City" for its thousands of jacaranda trees that bloom in vibrant purple each spring, Pretoria offers a unique blend of urban charm and serene landscapes. The city is home to important government buildings, museums, and monuments that tell the story of South Africa’s complex past and dynamic present. Visitors are drawn to Pretoria for its historical significance, beautiful parks, and cultural diversity. The city’s architecture ranges from colonial-era buildings to modern structures, providing a fascinating visual experience. Pretoria also serves as a gateway to explore nearby attractions such as the Cradle of Humankind and the scenic Magaliesberg mountains. With a warm climate, friendly locals, and a variety of cultural events, Pretoria offers an enriching travel experience for history buffs, nature lovers, and cultural explorers alike.
Top Attractions
1. Union Buildings – Iconic government headquarters with stunning gardens and panoramic city views. 2. Voortrekker Monument – A massive granite structure commemorating the Voortrekkers’ migration. 3. Pretoria National Botanical Garden – A large garden showcasing South African flora. 4. Freedom Park – A heritage site honoring those who contributed to South Africa’s freedom. 5. Church Square – Historic square surrounded by important buildings and statues.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy guided historical tours, explore botanical gardens, hike in nearby nature reserves, visit museums showcasing South African heritage, and attend cultural festivals. Adventure seekers can explore the Magaliesberg mountains for hiking and rock climbing. Pretoria also offers vibrant markets and local craft shopping.
Pretoria Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Gauteng
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy guided historical tours, explore botanical gardens, hike in nearby nature reserves, visit museums showcasing South African heritage, and attend cultural festivals. Adventure seekers can explore the Magaliesberg mountains for hiking and rock climbing. Pretoria also offers vibrant markets and local craft shopping.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is spring for jacaranda blooms and mild weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and light clothing. Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious or official sites. Stay vigilant with personal belongings and avoid isolated areas after dark. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is useful for small purchases.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $200
507 Available Tour Excursions in Pretoria
Feel the excitement of knowing you are about to take a journey into uncharted areas where it is you and Africa’s most feared creatures by exploring their territory, by their rules. You will be collected from the Hotel by a qualified guide and proceed to the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve that spans an area of 550 square kilometers, the home of the BIG FIVE. Here we will drive around in an open Game Viewer and feel the tension mounting that at any moment just around a corner you could spot a herd of elephant or the king himself the lion or if lucky spot the ever elusive leopard as he lies on a rock or in a tree. The Game drive will last for 6 hours within the reserve and a light lunch at the Pilanesberg Centre will be provided. Duration of the tour is around 12 hours.
Price: $224.37
Duration:
Fun day out exploring the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold (Johannesburg). This tour will give you an overall history about South Africa’s history. We will visit various attractions in both Johannesburg and Soweto. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.
Price: $107.25
Duration: 7 hours
Explore the Bush in a 4x4 game viewer to find the elephants roaming freely in their own environment. Once you find them, we will stop to take photographs of these gentle giants. We then proceed to Lesedi Cultural Village where we get to explore the Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi Villages to see just how they live and their different cultural styles before heading off to the Boma to witness an amazing display of their music and dancing skills. After the show enjoy a traditional buffet lunch ranging from Crocodile, Ostrich, Lamb, Beef and Chicken and a variety of vegetables, with the Chief Himself.
Price: $148.17
Duration: 6-8 hours
We offer immersive journeys into the soul of South Africa, specifically crafted around Johannesburg and Pretoria's profound historical and cultural landmarks. What sets us apart isn't just where we go, but how we take you there and who guides you:
Price: $149.58
Duration: 9 hours
Lets explore south African safari with you. We accommodate all age groups in all safety. At a very convenient timing and value. With us you will enjoy the value of your money. We are equipped with professional drivers and wifi on board always. Explore Africa pledged to always transport all her clients to and from the pick up points with respect of time. Home of the big 5 of Africa, Malaria free zone, Alkaline complex. Visitors are guaranteed to see some of them.
Price: $250.00
Duration: 12 hours
If you love animals and want an animal interaction experience, this is for you! Meet elephants on foot in their natural environment. You will get to experience how they sound, how they eat, what size they grow to and their unique social interactions for yourself. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with these gentle giants. Nearby is the Monkey Sanctuary which is inside a beautiful natural forested area where rescued monkeys and lemurs are free roaming. Often the monkeys will jump on your shoulder to catch a ride or see what is new in their world. Their antics will make you laugh and the monkey carers even know them by name and can tell you their personal stories. You will also learn more about their family units, how they forage for food and their life cycle. The walk through the forested area is by means of a wooden platform and there is also a cool swinging bridge with amazing views of the surrounding rocky outcrop.
Price: $335.85
Duration: 6 hours
Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa's Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly Black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in the township.
Price: $141.39
Duration: 5 hours
Our tours are run by by well trained and well experienced tourist who are registered with accredited tourism authority(THETA)tourism,hospitality,sports,education and training authority. our guides are very knowledgeable,love working with people,always smiling and very welcoming.
Price: $76.20
Duration: 5 hours
This is an amazing experience as you learn more about the African wildlife their behavioural traits in their natural habitat. Get up close and personal with wild animals what a better way than actually walking in the bush. The rangers will share their extensive knowledge and tails of the bush. On this bush walk, you are accompanied by a qualified ranger and safari guides who will make sure you are safe all the time. Please note our pick up time for this tour is 6:00am
Price: $282.22
Duration: 8 hours
Your friendly guide will pick you up directly from your hotel and transport you to the Elephant Sanctuary. As you look forward to seeing these majestic creatures, there is a tangible sense of anticipation in the air. You are welcomed by the sound of trumpeting elephants as you enter the sanctuary. Your tour guide takes you to an expansive area where numerous elephants are free to roam. You watch in astonishment as they interact with one another, pushing and swinging their trunks. You meet the elephant herd at the sanctuary and get to know each one's distinct character and background. You are touched by the staff's devotion to, love for, and efforts on behalf of these gentle giants. You go on a guided tour of the sanctuary, where you discover more about the origins of elephants in Africa and the difficulties they encounter in the wild. Your tour guide shares their love for these creatures, and you leave feeling motivated to do your part to contribute to their preservation.
Price: $268.34
Duration: 5 hours
For the wildlife enthusiast, with 2 full day Kruger Park open vehicle safari's. A quality safari experience. Enjoy small group tours that focuses on quality friendly service with a flexible outlay. Experience safari par excellence and the surrounding beauty in one scoop, and enjoy the tranquility of nature on a guided nature walk. Enjoy starry nights next to the camp fire as we listen to lions roaring into the night. Make it an experience to remember by meeting and making new friends, and share an experience that will remain in your memory forever.
Price: $1,059.19
Duration: 120 hours
Experience the rich and colourful cultures of South Africa, by going on the Lesedi Cultural Village tour. Discover the fascinating cultures and traditions of the people of Africa, as you will be visiting various traditional homesteads inhabited by Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes. This will give you an authentic African experience, as you explore the glorious diversity of our cultures, homes and an energetic dance show .
Price: $91.16
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy a 3 Days 2 nights Panorama Tour and Kruger National Park Safari with Africa Moja Tours. Get to visit Beautiful Scenary like Bourkes Potholes, Three Rondavels, Berlin Falls, God's Windows. Also get to enjoy a full Day Kruger Safari on an Open Vehicle and get to see those elusive BIG 5. With departures from Johannesburg, this is the best tour to see both the Panorama tour and Kruger National Park in 3 Days.
Price: $718.01
Duration: 72 hours
This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.
Price: $84.67
Duration: 7 hours
A large amount of this trip is private and therefore more flexible. As part of our package, we provide an additional private extended game drive (5 hours+) with our vehicle going a little further into the reserve than the lodge’s vehicle, two drives in total. Because our driver/guide is very experienced it maximizes your game viewing and animals seen . On the Mmilo private extended drive, we get out and walk at the waterholes and dams at the special viewing points. This enables you to experience the sounds, sights, and smells of the reserve more closely. Our private transfer to the lodge and back is done in our SUV. On the way to or from the safari, we can add visits to other attractions such as the Elephant Sanctuary and Sun City - additional charge will apply. This is also the best and most cost-effective option for a short safari from Cape Town where there is no option for a safari that is authentic and worthwhile. Just fly into Lanseria airport. We pick you up from there.
Price: $917.23
Duration: 48 hours
Get to witness our Wildlife close up, on a stunning 2 Hour Horseback Safari with in the Silkaatnek Nature Reserve where you will see wildlife up close! During the ride the following game could be seen up close from horseback: Giraffe, Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Nyala, Impala, Ostrich, Blesbuck, Zebra, Springbuck, you might also see our exotic wildlife which includes: Sable, Golden Wildebeest, white blesbuck and more. Take a relaxing ride through nature with our well-trained horses and experienced guides. No horseback experience needed. We do not run on the trails as it is a relaxing safari ride and we want to keep it safe and fun for everyone in the group
Price: $110.07
Duration: 7-8 hours
We start the tour at our community centre where we introduce ourselves ourselves and illustrate the relevance of our location. Our guides will take you through a chronological journey, helping better understand the building's history and context. We will go through the early days of grand opulence, government red-lining and social oppression. We will also detail the stories of urban decay and the building's resilient nature through complex economic times. After we have provided you with context we will take a stroll through the neighborhood to meet the locals . You will enjoy a drink & lunch on the 51st floor of the building to complement the experience.
Price: $50.80
Duration: 3 hours
The package tailored to cover the most visited or touristic destinations in Johannesburg. Taking into account valuable of time one's limited time in this economic hub of South Africa we completely devoting this long day to make it more possible to explore Johannesburg downtown, Soweto and Apartheid Museum in a unique exciting and informative method. Again if one is heading for the Airport after we finish we also offer a free drop off. On this tour we always advise our guests to stick to the briefed time wherever we stop to cover everything put on the itinerary.
Price: $128.69
Duration: 7 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
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Local Food & Cuisine
Pretoria’s cuisine reflects South Africa’s diverse cultures, featuring dishes like bobotie (spiced minced meat baked with an egg topping), braai (barbecue), and potjiekos (slow-cooked stew). Local specialties include biltong (dried cured meat) and melktert (milk tart dessert). Dining ranges from casual street food to upscale restaurants such as the famous Moyo for traditional African dishes and The Blue Crane & The Butterfly for contemporary cuisine.
Getting Around
Pretoria is accessible via OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, about 45 minutes away. Local transport includes minibus taxis, buses, and ride-hailing services. Car rentals are common for exploring the city and surroundings. Traffic can be busy during peak hours, so planning ahead is advised. Public transport is affordable but less formalized than in some major cities.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is spring for jacaranda blooms and mild weather. Pack comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and light clothing. Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious or official sites. Stay vigilant with personal belongings and avoid isolated areas after dark. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is useful for small purchases.
Culture & Customs
Pretoria’s culture is a blend of Afrikaner heritage and indigenous traditions. Social etiquette values politeness and respect, with greetings often including a handshake. Important events include the Jacaranda Festival and Heritage Day celebrations. Visitors should be mindful of South Africa’s history and show respect at memorials and museums. Tipping in restaurants is customary, usually around 10-15%.
