Pretoria City Full Day Tour

1. Hotel Pickup – Johannesburg or Pretoria

Your Jaribu Tours & Safaris guide/driver will collect you from your hotel, apartment, residence or other agreed pickup location in Johannesburg or Pretoria.

After meeting your guide, begin your journey towards Pretoria.

For guests staying in Johannesburg, the tour provides an opportunity to experience another important South African city without arranging separate transportation.

2. Drive Through Pretoria

Begin your introduction to Pretoria with a scenic drive through the city.

Depending on the route and traffic conditions, your guide will point out important landmarks, government precincts, historic buildings, residential areas and other notable features of the city.

Pretoria is particularly well known for its jacaranda-lined streets, which create spectacular purple displays during the flowering season.

3. Union Buildings

Visit the iconic Union Buildings, one of Pretoria's most recognisable landmarks.

Perched on Meintjieskop overlooking Pretoria, the Union Buildings are the official seat of the South African government and house the offices of the President.

Guests can explore the surrounding gardens and viewpoints and enjoy excellent photographs of the buildings and Pretoria skyline.

The site also provides an opportunity to discuss Pretoria's role in South Africa's political and administrative history.

Visit style: Exterior and gardens/viewpoints, subject to access restrictions and official events.

4. Church Square & Historic Pretoria

Continue into the historic heart of Pretoria with a visit to Church Square.

The square and surrounding central city provide an opportunity to appreciate Pretoria's historic architecture and urban development.

Your guide will introduce you to important buildings and landmarks in the surrounding area while explaining the development of the historic city centre.

There may also be opportunities for photographs and a short walk, depending on the day's itinerary and operational conditions.

5. Voortrekker Monument

Continue to the Voortrekker Monument, one of South Africa's most prominent historical monuments.

The monument and surrounding heritage site provide an opportunity to explore aspects of the history and cultural heritage associated with the Voortrekker period.

Visitors can learn about the monument's architecture, symbolism and historical context while enjoying expansive views over Pretoria and the surrounding landscape.

This stop is particularly valuable for travellers interested in South African history, architecture and heritage.

Guided tours: Specialist monument guides can be arranged in advance where required.

6. Lunch Break

Take a break for lunch during the tour.

Lunch can be arranged at a suitable restaurant or venue depending on the selected package, availability and the day's itinerary.

Lunch is not included unless specifically stated in your selected booking option.

7. Freedom Park

Continue to Freedom Park, a national heritage and memorial site dedicated to remembering, interpreting and celebrating South Africa's heritage.

Explore the site's memorial spaces and exhibitions, including areas associated with remembrance, indigenous heritage and South Africa's journey through different historical periods.

Freedom Park provides a contrasting perspective to some of Pretoria's older monuments and offers visitors an opportunity to engage with a broader interpretation of South African history and heritage.

The site also offers impressive views across Pretoria.

Guided tours: Available at selected times and may require advance arrangements.

8. Pretoria City Drive & Additional Landmarks

Depending on time, traffic, attraction operating hours and the selected tour package, continue with a drive through additional areas of Pretoria.

Possible points of interest may include:

• Historic government precincts
• Jacaranda-lined avenues
• Pretoria's diplomatic area
• Important religious and cultural buildings
• Historic residential neighbourhoods
• Additional monuments and landmarks

The exact route may be adjusted by the guide to provide the best experience on the day.

9. Return Journey

After completing the Pretoria sightseeing and heritage experience, begin the return journey.

Your guide will drop you off at your hotel, apartment, residence or agreed location in Pretoria or Johannesburg.