Explore Pretoria
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa. It runs along the Apies River and has spread eastwards into the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains. It is one of the country,s three capital cities, serving as the seat of the administrative branch of government.
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Language Spoken
South Africa has 11 official languages, but English is understood in all 9 provinces.
Currency & Time Zone
South African Rand (ZAR)
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
Dinner for 2 at a midrange restaurant will be around R400 and dinner at a more exclusive restaurant around R600.Drinks
Beer prices vary CHFom round R25 up to R40. Wine per Bottle will be around R120- R200.
Transportation
Taxis
Uber is available and the safest and fastest way to get around in this busTRYing city.General Transport
Public transport in the form of the Gautrain is available and connects Pretoria to Johannesburg. Fares range from R60 in off peak times up to R120 in high peak time.Things to do in Pretoria
The top attractions to visit in Pretoria are the Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Hennops Hiking Trail, The Voortrekker Monument, Hazel Food Market, and the Union Buildings.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
- Rabies
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Hiking shoes
- Raincoat or windbreaker
- Sunscreen
- First Aid Kit
- Mosquito repellent
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Binoculars
- Travel documents
- Sun hat
Passports & Visa Information
No visa or passport is required for a South African Citizen when travelling in your own country.