About Pretoria
Pretoria is the capital of South Africa, home to around 2,112,693 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Pretoria
1
Pretoria Botanical Gardens
2
National Zoological Gardens (The Zoo)
3
The Union Buildings
4
The Wonderboom
5
Streets with jacaranda trees
6
Church Square
7
Melrose House Museum
8
National Museum of Cultural History
Budget travel
Free things to do in Pretoria
Pretoria Botanical Gardens
National Zoological Gardens (The Zoo)
Church Square
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Pretoria Botanical Gardens
- Visit National Zoological Gardens (The Zoo)
- Visit The Union Buildings
- Eat at Centurion Mall Express Sandwich Baron
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit The Wonderboom
- Visit Streets with jacaranda trees
- Visit Church Square
- Eat at Mimmos
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Melrose House Museum
- Visit National Museum of Cultural History
- Visit Friends of the Rail
- Eat at Spur
Where to eat
Centurion Mall Express Sandwich Baron
Mimmos
Spur
Kream Restaurant
La Pentola
Where to stay
- 1322 Backpackers
- Khayalethu Guest House
- Pretoria Backpackers
- Pumbas Backpackers
- Dark Chocolate Guest House Pretoria
Shopping
- Menlyn Park
- Brooklyn Mall
- Kolonnade
- Wonderpark
- The grove
- Hatfield Plaza Shopping Centre
Nightlife
- Exclusive Books
Museums & culture
- Church Square
- Melrose House Museum
- National Museum of Cultural History
In pictures
Pretoria gallery
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