Guidebook for Pretoria
Sightseeing
The sandstone complex designed by famous architect Sir Herbert Baker still houses the seat of government. The largest statue of Nelson Mandela in the world towers over the terraced gardens
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Union Buildings
The sandstone complex designed by famous architect Sir Herbert Baker still houses the seat of government. The largest statue of Nelson Mandela in the world towers over the terraced gardens
Essentials
Only five minutes away, it features a large Pick 'n Pay store as well as bank branches, ATMs and numerous smaller shops, eg a great biltong kiosk. The Pick 'n Pay has a prize winning butchery and liquor store.
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Waverley plaza
Hertzog StreetOnly five minutes away, it features a large Pick 'n Pay store as well as bank branches, ATMs and numerous smaller shops, eg a great biltong kiosk. The Pick 'n Pay has a prize winning butchery and liquor store.
Everything Else
The best hospital in the area with an Emergency Room. Only 7 minutes away by car and very easy to locate.
Life Eugene Marais Hospital
696 5th AveThe best hospital in the area with an Emergency Room. Only 7 minutes away by car and very easy to locate.
Parks & Nature
Huge open space ideal for walks or spreading a blanket. Also features a coffee shop and restaurant with African cuisine on the menu.
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Nationaal Botanisch Tuin van Pretoria
2 Cussonia StreetHuge open space ideal for walks or spreading a blanket. Also features a coffee shop and restaurant with African cuisine on the menu.
The city's own nature reserve with a surprising amount of game, including cheetah, white rhino, buffalo, wildebeest and eland. Great for a quick breakaway out of the city or for tourists who do not have time for a visit to one of the large game reserves. Easily accessible and with a restaurant and picnic spots.
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Rietvlei Natuurreservaat
14 Game Reserve AvenueThe city's own nature reserve with a surprising amount of game, including cheetah, white rhino, buffalo, wildebeest and eland. Great for a quick breakaway out of the city or for tourists who do not have time for a visit to one of the large game reserves. Easily accessible and with a restaurant and picnic spots.