Pretoria city tours and day trips

Pretoria is where South Africa is governed, and it feels quite different to Johannesburg an hour down the highway: greener, slower, laid out around gardens and grand sandstone architecture. In October the city turns purple as tens of thousands of jacaranda trees flower along the avenues.

A guided day typically includes the Union Buildings and their terraced gardens, where the nine-metre statue of Nelson Mandela stands; Church Square in the historic centre; the Voortrekker Monument on the ridge south of the city; and, depending on your interests, Freedom Park, the Pretoria National Botanical Garden or the Cullinan diamond mine east of town.

Dlamini 4 Africa is based in Garsfontein, Pretoria, so this is genuinely our home ground. We collect from any address in Pretoria or Johannesburg.

What you'll experience

• Union Buildings

  The seat of government, its terraced gardens and the Mandela statue looking out over the city.

• Voortrekker Monument

  A monumental piece of Afrikaner history, and the views from the ridge across Pretoria.

• Historic Church Square

  The old city centre, its colonial-era architecture and the story of Pretoria's founding.

• Jacaranda season

  In October the avenues flower purple — the most photographed few weeks of Pretoria's year.

Good to know

• — Half-day and full-day options; we are based in Pretoria, so pick-ups here are straightforward.
• — Jacaranda bloom is usually late September to early November.
• — Can be combined with a Cullinan diamond mine visit on a full day.
• — Entrance fees are confirmed in the written quotation.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Pretoria from Johannesburg?

About an hour by road, so a Pretoria day trip works comfortably from a Johannesburg hotel.

When should I visit for the jacarandas?

Late September through early November, with the peak usually in October.

Do you pick up in Pretoria?

Yes. We are based in Garsfontein, Pretoria, and collect from any address in the city.