Pretoria Attractions
Union Buildings
Designed by renowned South African architect, Sir Herbert Baker, the Union Buildings are located on Meintjieskop hill, a sentinel overlooking the city of Pretoria. The official seat of the government and housing the offices of the South African President and other government officials, the... see full details
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Commonly known as the Pretoria Zoo, the National Zoological Gardens on South Africa is regarded as one of the leading zoos in the world. Featuring a zoo, an aquarium and a reptile park, the Pretoria Zoo boasts 209 mammal species, 202 bird species,... see full details
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
A shrine to Pretoria's Afrkiaaners, the Loftus Versfeld Stadium seats over 50,000 people and will be one of the stadiums hosting matches in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The land on which the stadium was built was first used for sporting events in... see full details
Kruger House Museum
The former residence of Boer leader and President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Kruger, is now the Kruger House Museum. Built in 1884, the house was the last one in which President Kruger would live, between 1883 and 1901, before leaving South... see full details
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Featuring indigenous plants and flowers from all over South Africa, the Pretoria National Botanical Garden bridges the gap between scientific research and recreational environment. The garden is home to over 198 bird species, a few reptiles and even small mammals, such as the duiker,... see full details