Pretoria for the Business Traveler

A short distance from Johannesburg (an hour’s drive along the busiest highway in Africa) lies Pretoria, in the Tshwane metropolitan area. The official seat of government in South Africa, Pretoria is a beautiful city, famed for its Jacaranda trees which blanket the city in purple-blue blossom every spring. Pretoria is more laid-back than Johannesburg, and has a more “African” feel. On the perimeter of South Africa’s “lowveld” area, the thorny bush of Africa mingles with Pretoria’s lush vegetation and its rich red soil. Even in mid-winter the temperatures are mild, ideal for viewing the city’s many historic sites, its tree lined avenues and its Herbert Baker architecture.


Where can we hold our event?

Pretoria offers many diverse places to hold conferences or events, herewith but a few to have a look at. Alternatively contact me direct with your needs at alet@saitravel.co.za

Menlyn Events Arena
Zebra Country Lodge
Victoria Hotel
Tuscan Conference Centre
Tshwabac Clubhouse
Tshwane University of Technology
St George Hotel & Gauteng Convention Centre
Sinodale Conference Centre
Sidibane
Sherwood Forest Guest House
Shere View Lodge
Sheraton Pretoria Hotel & Towers

History and Government:

The Herbert Baker designed Union Buildings, the seat of South Africa’s government, rival the grandeur of the White House and are not to be missed. Ideal for the historian, the city is rich in historical sites relating to Afrikaner history and beautifully preserved historic buildings, including the prominent Voortrekker Monument, the home of Paul Kruger and the city’s original town square, Church Square. Equally important are sites of our recent political history, with Freedom Park a “must see” destination commemorating the lives of thousands of South Africans who devoted their lives to their country’s liberation. The city also has a wealth of historical and natural history museums.


Culture and Entertainment:

Pretoria has a strong music and theatre scene, some outstanding restaurants and nightclubs and excellent art galleries, most prestigious being the excellent collection of South African art at the Pretoria Art Museum. The National State Theatre in Pretoria offers the very best of South Africa’s ballet and opera with international standard shows. The city also has good shopping, a wealth of African and local arts and crafts markets and an African cultural village, for a taste of tribal life.


Top-Rated Attractions

National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
The Blue Train
Burgers Park
Kruger House Museum
Melrose House
The Pretoria Art Museum
Transvaal Museum
Museum of Natural History
Sammy Marks House
Mineral Resort

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