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Things to see in Pretoria (South Africa): 38 places and when to go
Pretoria is a major city in South Africa with around 1,338,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (13), Wildlife (11), Nature (10). The best known are Voortrekker Monument, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Pretoria Zoo. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -25.705, 28.2275
- Population
- About 1,338,000
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (13) · Wildlife (11) · Nature (10) · History (8) · Temples (5) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- JNB Johannesburg, 48 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pretoria
The places in and around Pretoria, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Voortrekker MonumentMonument in Pretoria, South Africa, to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 18549.5 km
- Ditsong National Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum in Pretoria, South Africa6.6 km
- Pretoria ZooZoo in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa4.9 km
- Kruger House, PretoriaHistoric building6.5 km
- Pretoria Art MuseumArt museum in Pretoria, South Africa5.0 km
- Rietvlei Nature ReserveNature reserve in Pretoria22 km
- Statue of Paul Kruger, Church SquareStatue in Pretoria, South Africa6.1 km
- Ditsong Museums of South AfricaMilitary museum, cultural museum, archaeology museum, anthropology museum, natural history museum in Pretoria and Johannesburg, South Africa6.5 km
- Ditsong National Museum of Cultural HistoryHistory museum6.9 km
- Lukasrand TowerCommunications tower in Pretoria, South Africa7.1 km
- Roodeplaat Nature ReserveNature reserve near Pretoria, South Africa15 km
- Wonderboom Nature ReserveProtected area3.8 km
- Dinokeng Game ReserveSouth Africa wildlife sanctuary41 km
- Erasmus CastleOld mansion in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria13 km
- Faerie Glen Nature ReserveNature reserve in Pretoria, South Africa11 km
- Fort SchanskopFort in Pretoria, South Africa9.1 km
- Pionier MuseumSouth African museum8.9 km
- Fort KlapperkopFort in Pretoria, South Africa8.6 km
- Groenkloof Nature ReserveNature reserve near Pretoria, South Africa9.9 km
- Klapperkop Nature ReserveNature reserve in South Africa9.0 km
- Moreleta Kloof Nature ReserveSouth African nature reserve14 km
- Bronberg Reformed ChurchTemples5.8 km
- Old Arts BuildingThe Ou Lettere or Old Arts building at the University of Pretoria5.5 km
- Big House, IreneArchive organization in Centurion, South Africa20 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Struben Dam Bird Sanctuary, De Onderstepoort Private Nature Reserve
- History: Delville Wood Memorial, Fort Wonderboompoort, J.C. Smuts Memorial
- Temples: Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa, Gereformeerde kerk Andeon, Old Synagogue, Pretoria, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa
- With kids: Centurion Society of Model Engineers
- Museums and art: Sammy Marks Museum, Transvaal Voortrekker Museum
- Food and drink: Stadspoort Gin, United National Breweries
When to go to Pretoria
The best time to visit Pretoria is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:26
- FebBest time12:52
- MarBest time12:11
- AprBest time11:23
- MayPossible10:45
- JunPossible10:24
- JulBest time10:33
- AugBest time11:06
- SepBest time11:51
- OctBest time12:37
- NovBest time13:17
- DecBest time13:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 24. In January, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pretoria
The nearest main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, Johannesburg), 48 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Johannesburg47 places55 km
- Volksrust5 places248 km
- Swinburne5 places316 km
- Bloemfontein8 places428 km
- Kimberley, South Africa14 places481 km
- Pietermaritzburg9 places484 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pretoria?
The best known: Voortrekker Monument, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, Pretoria Zoo, Kruger House, Pretoria, Pretoria Art Museum. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pretoria?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 24.
How do you get to Pretoria?
The nearest main airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 48 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pretoria as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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