Guidebook for Pretoria
Parks & Nature
Botanical Garden parkrun
2 Cussonia AveThe drive meanders through the nature reserve and has many spectacular viewpoints along the way. Access is free and the whole area has been fenced. There are cattle grids at both entrances to prevent game from exiting the reserve.
27 locals recommend
Fort KlapperKop Military Museum
Johann Rissik DriveThe drive meanders through the nature reserve and has many spectacular viewpoints along the way. Access is free and the whole area has been fenced. There are cattle grids at both entrances to prevent game from exiting the reserve.
The park offers mountain biking, trail running, hiking, dog walking, birding, orienteering and chilling.
Hedianga Farm
Ajax RoadThe park offers mountain biking, trail running, hiking, dog walking, birding, orienteering and chilling.
Rosemary Hill is one of the very few establishments in South Africa that offers an authentic Morning or Afternoon Tea (or High Tea) experience where you can bring your book, and spend the afternoon sitting under the tree, reading, eating and drinking tea ...
Our trails take runners and cyclists through beautiful rosemary fields, past dams, across streams and through indigenous veg
15 locals recommend
Rosemary Hill
257 R964Rosemary Hill is one of the very few establishments in South Africa that offers an authentic Morning or Afternoon Tea (or High Tea) experience where you can bring your book, and spend the afternoon sitting under the tree, reading, eating and drinking tea ...
Our trails take runners and cyclists through beautiful rosemary fields, past dams, across streams and through indigenous veg
Roodeplaat dam is a recognized destination for bird watching, game viewing and a range of water sports including fresh water angling. Fish caught are Bass, Carp, Kurper and Barbel.
16 locals recommend
Roodeplaat Dam
Roodeplaat dam is a recognized destination for bird watching, game viewing and a range of water sports including fresh water angling. Fish caught are Bass, Carp, Kurper and Barbel.
Three types of recreational sports are exercised at the Rietvlei Dam including yachting, canoeing and angling. Dam and the angling area is on the northern and western shores. Fish caught in Rietvlei dam include Catfish, Yellowfish, Carp and Tilapia.
89 locals recommend
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
14 Game Reserve AvenueThree types of recreational sports are exercised at the Rietvlei Dam including yachting, canoeing and angling. Dam and the angling area is on the northern and western shores. Fish caught in Rietvlei dam include Catfish, Yellowfish, Carp and Tilapia.
The Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve "The Nearest Faraway Place" is a privately owned game reserve covering some 1200 hectares. After humble beginnings visitors may now view in excess of 650 heads of game, including some very rare and endangered species.
128 locals recommend
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
520 Kromdraai RoadThe Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve "The Nearest Faraway Place" is a privately owned game reserve covering some 1200 hectares. After humble beginnings visitors may now view in excess of 650 heads of game, including some very rare and endangered species.
Sightseeing
Voortrekker Monument
Eeufees RoadPretoria's Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the South African president and are located atop the Meintjieskop in the Arcadia suburb of Tshwane. An important South African heritage site, the impressive building is surrounded by pretty terraced gardens.
158 locals recommend
Union Buildings
Pretoria's Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the South African president and are located atop the Meintjieskop in the Arcadia suburb of Tshwane. An important South African heritage site, the impressive building is surrounded by pretty terraced gardens.
Arts & Culture
Specialises in South Africa’s natural heritage.
The Museum’s collections and exhibits include hominid fossils from the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and associated fauna, including Mrs Ples (the nickname attributed to a fossil skull believed to represent a distant relative of all humankind); fossils, skeletons, skins and mounted specimens of amphibians, fish, invertebrates, reptiles and mammals.
11 locals recommend
Museum of Natural History
432 Paul Kruger StSpecialises in South Africa’s natural heritage.
The Museum’s collections and exhibits include hominid fossils from the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and associated fauna, including Mrs Ples (the nickname attributed to a fossil skull believed to represent a distant relative of all humankind); fossils, skeletons, skins and mounted specimens of amphibians, fish, invertebrates, reptiles and mammals.
Cullinan is a small town 30 km (19 mi) about a 30-minute drive east of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It is a small town along the diamond route that is heavily reliant on tourism and the mine that dominates the skyline. The town is named after diamond magnate Sir Thomas Cullinan.
39 locals recommend
Cullinan
Cullinan is a small town 30 km (19 mi) about a 30-minute drive east of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It is a small town along the diamond route that is heavily reliant on tourism and the mine that dominates the skyline. The town is named after diamond magnate Sir Thomas Cullinan.
Food Scene
Home-baked cakes and light lunches in a cosy stone cottage or in its tranquil garden with pergolas.
Anja's Tea Garden
1190 Stellenberg RoadHome-baked cakes and light lunches in a cosy stone cottage or in its tranquil garden with pergolas.
The food is excellent, and allows you to build your own plate to fit your budget. Good atmosphere and a wide range of beers on tap.
10 locals recommend
Rock@88 Moreleta
660 Rubenstein DrThe food is excellent, and allows you to build your own plate to fit your budget. Good atmosphere and a wide range of beers on tap.
Beautiful garden with great architecture! This is a perfect place for family reunions, a great place to go if your family is huge ! Kiddie friendly and ramp available for wheelchairs.
11 locals recommend
afro-boer®
Meerlust RoadBeautiful garden with great architecture! This is a perfect place for family reunions, a great place to go if your family is huge ! Kiddie friendly and ramp available for wheelchairs.
Toula's Silverlakes Greek Restaurant
4 Graham RdBest Sushi in town and great Greek cuisine.
Creative breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches & light lunches in a contemporary-farmhouse setting.
12 locals recommend
Blos Cafe
Leander RoadCreative breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches & light lunches in a contemporary-farmhouse setting.
One of the best fine dining experiences in Pretoria. Excellent service. Great atmosphere - stylish yet relaxed. The food is art.
The Black Bamboo Restaurant
209 Tugela RdOne of the best fine dining experiences in Pretoria. Excellent service. Great atmosphere - stylish yet relaxed. The food is art.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zappas offers something for everybody. Our new kiddie’s area with a huge jungle gym and well-priced kiddies menu is sure to help mom and dad to relax without breaking the bank. The Deck area with 12 big-screen TV’s and surround sound makes all sporting events come alive.
Zappas Restaurant
378 Rossouw StZappas offers something for everybody. Our new kiddie’s area with a huge jungle gym and well-priced kiddies menu is sure to help mom and dad to relax without breaking the bank. The Deck area with 12 big-screen TV’s and surround sound makes all sporting events come alive.
Awesome place. Shows in the theatre and a casino.
The whole center has a good vibe. Good architecture.
The property consists of a casino, arena and hotel. The casino includes a 2000 slot machine operation, 60 tables with table games like roulette, black jack, poker etc
73 locals recommend
Times Square Casino
209 Aramist AveAwesome place. Shows in the theatre and a casino.
The whole center has a good vibe. Good architecture.
The property consists of a casino, arena and hotel. The casino includes a 2000 slot machine operation, 60 tables with table games like roulette, black jack, poker etc
Lounge in the sky.. Great food, great company, beautiful people, great atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Altitude Bar - Time Square
209 Aramist AveLounge in the sky.. Great food, great company, beautiful people, great atmosphere.
Shopping
Discover Africa's most unique shopping experience, offering the greatest variety. Spoil yourself in ultimate fashion, beauty and comfort in the heart of the City of Tshwane.
93 locals recommend
Menlyn
Discover Africa's most unique shopping experience, offering the greatest variety. Spoil yourself in ultimate fashion, beauty and comfort in the heart of the City of Tshwane.
Glenfair Boulevard is situated in the east of Pretoria in a well-established and affluent area. This community shopping centre has been a mark of convenience for the past 40 years.
12 locals recommend
Glenfair Dry Cleaners
3 Daventry StGlenfair Boulevard is situated in the east of Pretoria in a well-established and affluent area. This community shopping centre has been a mark of convenience for the past 40 years.
Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, baked goods and hand-made crafts are on offer here, but you have to wake up early not to miss it!
30 locals recommend
Pretoria Boeremark
665 Moreleta StFresh fruit, vegetables, meat, baked goods and hand-made crafts are on offer here, but you have to wake up early not to miss it!
Getting Around
Uber Pretoria
378 Queen's CresAVIS Rent a Car - OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo Airport RoadGautrain is an 80-kilometre (50 mi) commuter rail system in Gauteng, South Africa, which links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekhuruleni and O. R. Tambo International Airport.
If you're travelling to OR Tambo International Airport, hop on the Gautrain and have your bags wrapped for FREE at Sandton station.
54 locals recommend
Gautrain Hatfield Station
Gautrain is an 80-kilometre (50 mi) commuter rail system in Gauteng, South Africa, which links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekhuruleni and O. R. Tambo International Airport.
If you're travelling to OR Tambo International Airport, hop on the Gautrain and have your bags wrapped for FREE at Sandton station.