Places of interest




  • Pretoria National Botanical Garden, a botanical garden containing a massive collection of native flora.
  • The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, the premier zoological gardens of South Africa.
  • Church Square, the historical governmental centre of the South African Republic.
  • Union Buildings, the executive branch of the South African government.
  • Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the official residence of the President of South Africa.
  • Marabastad, a historical shopping district for non-whites during Apartheid.
  • Menlyn Park, shopping area
  • Voortrekker Monument, a historical complex dedicated to the Great Trek.
  • Hatfield Square, the main student relaxation district.
  • Pretoria railway station, a historical landmark and departure point for metrorail and Gautrain trains.
  • Freedom Park, a historical complex dedicated to the end of Apartheid and the fallen soldiers of South Africa after 1994.
  • Pretoria Forts, historical bastions designed to protect the city against the British, including a museum on the Boer Wars.
  • State Theatre, South Africa, the premier national performing arts complex.
  • Government House, Pretoria

Nature reservesedit

  • Chamberlain Bird Sanctuary
  • Faerie Glen Nature Reserve
  • Groenkloof Nature Reserve
  • Moreletaspruit Nature Reserve
  • Rietvlei Nature Reserve
  • Roodeplaat Dam Provincial Nature Reserve
  • Wonderboom Nature Reserve

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