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Known as the Jacaranda City for all the purple blossom-bedecked trees, which line its thoroughfares, Pretoria is a lovely, quiet city.
Pretoria has a long, involved and fascinating history. Here you will find many significant old buildings and some fascinating museums. The Transvaal Museum has wonderful natural history displays and is the home of Mrs Ples, the australopithecine fossil found at Sterkfontein in the Cradle of Humankind. Also worth visiting are the Cultural History Museum and the Smuts Museum, in Irene, just outside Pretoria.
The Union Buildings changed overnight from a symbol of white, neo-colonial unity to one of true unity, and the iconic Voortrekker Monument still stands. Ironically, though, the bust of one of apartheid's most ardent supporters, JG Strydom, which stood in Strydom Square near the State Theatre, toppled without any help other than gravity and the erosive quality of time on steel supports - on the fortieth anniversary of the day South Africa became a white-governed republic.
It's a great town - there are many open spaces where you can walk or mountain bike. Nearby is the Premier Game Reserve, next door to the Cullinan Diamond Mine, where the largest diamond in the world was found. You could do a short horse trail at the Voortrekker Monument or through the Premier Reserve, taking a careful look at some white rhino and a number of eland. You could do a tandem skydive or a first jump at the Pretoria Skydiving Club, which is the largest in the country.
Source: South African Tourism
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Hotels in Pretoria - Show all accommodation in Pretoria »»
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| | Zebra Mountain Lodge (PTALLGZM1)
From $71 per person per night
 | Zebra Mountain Lodge has splendid views over far off hills and various running streams. Stay in luxury accommodation and exclusive suites, surrounded by lush gardens. Go on game drives, birding safaris and bush walks or visit the nearby Ndebele cultural village. |
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| | Zebra Country Lodge - Zebra Stables (PTALLGZZ1)
From $71 per person per night
 | Zebra Stables is a beautiful retreat in a tranquil African setting, situated on the shores of Lake Zebra. Relax beside the swimming pool with a cocktail and enjoy nature at its best. Go on game drives, birding safaris or bush walks and visit the Ndebele cultural village. |
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| | Kievits Kroon Country Estate & Spa
From $70 per person per night
 | Kievits Kroon Country Estate & Spa - an upmarket Country Estate offering a complete business and leisure experience on a Cape Dutch estate, just 10 minutes from Pretoria and 40 minutes from Sandton. The chic Kievits Kroon Spa has one of the most sophisticated thermae treatment facilities in Gauteng. |
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Tours covering Gauteng - Show all safaris & tours covering Gauteng »»
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| | Cape, Zambezi Splendour (CIA-JIAI)
From $3907 per person per night
 | A magnificent 14 day tour that starts off in the Fairest Cape of the world. Next visit is to beautiful KwaZulu Natal, followed by Africa's Kingdom of Pleasure - Sun City, and last but not least the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Enjoy all of this while staying in most luxurious establishments.
Tour Duration: 14 days |
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| | Blue Train Pretoria to Cape Town - 2008
From $940 per person per night
 | Travel in the stylish luxury of the Blue Train from the capital of South Africa, Pretoria, to South Africa's Mother City, Cape Town. On the Blue Train, the luxury of personal service comes as standard, with a dedicated butler at your beck and call, ready to meet your every whim and ensure an unforgettable experience. The Blue Train is one of the world's leading hotels and has been rated as the most luxurious train in the world.
Tour Duration: 2 days |
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| | 9 Day Mpumalunga & KwaZulu Natal Game & Scenic Safari(JIA-DIAA)
From per person per night
 | Explore the provinces of Mpumalunga and KwaZulu Natal on this 9-day self-drive safari tour. Discover the historical village of Pilgrims Rest, the famous Sabi Sand Reserve, the beauty of Swaziland as well as the beautiful Phinda Private Game Reserve, with your final destination being Durban.
Tour Duration: 9 days |
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