One of South Africa’s three capital cities, Pretoria offers a unique insight into the country’s vibrant past. Molded over the years by many diverse cultural influences, the city and its surroundings have attracted history enthusiasts from all over. Trace South Africa’s extraordinary history via a range of imposing, intriguing museums and monuments, beginning with the legendary Voortrekker Monument, a memorial to the early settlers. Visit Kruger House Museum to view the house of the former president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek. Then, head to Church Square in central Pretoria and view the statue that pays homage to the famed president. Once there, take in the historical buildings that surround the civic space of the square. Nearby, visit the grand Union Buildings where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated in 1994
Location:
Pretoria
Length:
Half-day
Touring Options:
Private
Great For:
Cosmopolitan, Cultural