Attractions In Pretoria

Shopping, Gardens, Embassies and More

Welcoming and well-located, Southern Sun Pretoria is situated in South Africa’s administrative capital close to embassies, government offices and the CBD.  Our location in Arcadia, Pretoria provides guests convenient access to the best shopping, beautiful gardens, sporting events, art galleries, and historical monuments.

Nearby attractions include the famous Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Botanical Gardens, the Union Buildings, National Zoological Gardens, Voortrekker Monument, the Transvaal Museum, Wonderboom Nature Reserve, the Pretoria Art Museum, and many more.

Discover more of the top local attractions in Pretoria and further afield in our local attractions map.

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232 Boom Street, Pretoria, Gauteng+27 12 339 2700

The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is a proud facility of the National Research Foundation (NRF).

50 George Storrar Drive Groenkloof 0181+27 11 219 9000

Life Little Company of Mary Hospital is a member of Life Healthcare, one of the largest private hospital groups in South Africa, operating 63 acute care facilities across the country.

Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre R513 Brits 0251+27 12 504 9906

The Cheetah Centre in South Africa was established in 1971, initially as a cheetah breeding project and the Centre has during the past 40 years bred over 800 cheetah cubs.

432 Visagie St, Pretoria, 0001+27 12 000 0010

Ditsong museums have diverse collections covering the fields of fauna and flora, palaeontology, military history, cultural history, geology, anthropology and archaeology.

320 Pretorius St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria+27 12 392 4000

The South African State Theatre saw the birth of, and was the driving force behind, the establishment of the performing arts in all spheres in South Africa. The Theatre today plays a leading role in the development of the performing arts, and is host to the colourful variety of entertainment found in the diverse cultures of our wonderful country.

Wonderboom, Pretoria, 0182+27 12 341 5204

This 200 ha reserve is famous for its magnificent specimen of Ficus salicifolia, a wild fig called the "Wonderboom".

Cnr Veale and Fehrsen Streets, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria+27 12 346 1063

Situated in the heart of Pretoria's cosmopolitan Embassy suburbs, Brooklyn Mall and Brooklyn Square combine all the components to create a vibrant hub of activity for the Capital's most prestigious neighbourhood.

577 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083+27 12 440 0600

Mediclinic Muelmed, a multi-discplinary private hospital located in Arcadia, Pretoria, opened the first private trauma unit in Pretoria.

Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001+27 11 309 4700

The Apartheid Museum is a museum complex in Johannesburg, South Africa dedicated to illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa.

Parkview Shopping Centre Cnr Garstfontein &, Netcare St, Pretoria, 0001+27 12 368 1555

Barnyard shows feature the greatest hits of our time. In addition, we regularly host well-known South African bands, comedians and performers. In 2014, we started hosting and promoting tours with original international acts.

99 Oak Ave Cullinan 1000+27 12 734 0260

Cullinan Tours offers exclusive tours of the active Cullinan Diamond Mine, in which the world’s largest diamond was found.

Airport Rd, Lanseria, 1748+27 11 367 0300

Lanseria International Airport is a privately owned international airport that is situated north of Randburg and Sandton to the north west of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Seringa Rd Cullinan 1000+27 12 734 0081

We specialize in operating tours for large groups of South African & foreign tourists but also operate standard tours daily at scheduled times.

R540, South Africa+27 11 957 0109

The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve is set in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, west of Johannesburg.

7th Avenue, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0183+27 12 336 4000

Freedom Park celebrates South Africa's heritage. It is a centre of knowledge aimed at deepening the understanding of the nation. It strives to accommodate all of the country's experiences and symbols to tell one coherent story.

c/o Steve Biko and Malan Street, Capital Park, Pretoria+27 12 354 1000

The Steve Biko Academic Hospital is a purely tertiary healthcare institution, rendering specialized and highly specialized services to medically referred patients.

420 Kirkness St, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa+27 12 420 0700

Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a rugby and association football stadium situated in the Arcadia suburb of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

Cnr. Atterbury Rd & Lois Ave Menlo Park Pretoria, South Africa+27 12 471 0600

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is a shopping mall in Pretoria, South Africa, with a total floor space of 118 253m². It is situated at the corner of Lois Avenue and Atterbury Road close to the N1 Johannesburg - Polokwane Highway.

Government Ave, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa+27 12 300 5200

In the interests of good governance and transparency we aim to provide you with as much up-to-date information as possible on The Presidency, the President, the Deputy President and the Ministers in The Presidency.

Sterkfontein Caves+27 14 577 9000

The Sterkfontein Caves are world famous for their fossil finds and a well-known visitor destination.

Grand Central Airport, New Road, Midrand+27 11 805 3166

Grand Central Airport is a small privately owned airfield which is open to public air traffic. It is located in Midrand, halfway between Johannesburg and Pretoria in South Africa.

Rietvallei 377-Jr+27 12 345 3917

The Rietvlei Nature Reserve is located in Pretoria and is about 3,800 hectares in size. Located within the reserve is the Rietvlei Dam.

Montecasino Boulevard (Cnr William Nicol and Witkoppen) Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg+27 11 510 7000

Montecasino, located in Fourways, North of Johannesburg is known for being Gauteng's number one entertainment destination.

O R Tambo Airport Rd, Johannesburg, 1627, South Africa+27 11 921 6262

O.R. Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB, ICAO: FAOR) (ORTIA) is a major international airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa, near the city of Johannesburg.

Old Johannesburg Road Gateway Centurion South Africa+27 12 677 2777

The South African Mint Company is the official mint of the Republic of South Africa with its headquarters in Centurion, near Pretoria. SA MINT manufactures coins on behalf of the South African Reserve Bank.

Dr Van Der Merwe Road, KOLONNADE SHOPPING CENTRE, Montana, Pretoria, 0151+ 27 12 548 5492

Entertainment for the whole family.

Lone Creek Crescent and Magwa Crescent+27 10 596 1470

The Mall of Africa is South Africa’s largest shopping mall ever built in a single phase, with 130,000 m2 of retail space available. The Mall is home to over 300 shops, many of which are flagship stores.

2 Cussonia Ave, Pretoria, 0186+27 12 843 5071

The Pretoria National Botanical Garden is one of South Africa's nine National Botanical Gardens.

January Masilela Dr & Amarand Ave, Waterkloof Ext 2, Pretoria, 0181+27 12 361 7758

Menlyn Maine is set to become Africa’s first green city.

152 Miechaelson St, Hermanstad, Pretoria, 0082, South Africa+27 12 548 4090

Steam Train Excursions to Cullinan. Re-live the days of travel behind a real steam locomotive

Tarentaal Rd, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa+27 12 841 3884

The CSIR International Convention Centre is a convention centre in Pretoria/Tshwane, South Africa.

Visitors Reception, Roper St, Elandspoort 357-Jr, Pretoria, 0132, South Africa+27 12 420 4111

The University of Pretoria is a multi-campus public research university in Pretoria.

Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria West, Pretoria, 0183+27 86 110 2421

Tshwane University of Technology is a higher education institution in South Africa that came into being through a merger of three technikons — Technikon Northern Gauteng, Technikon North-West and Technikon Pretoria.

Pretoria Central, Church & Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria+27 86 111 2468

Church Square in central Pretoria was the site of the city’s first church, built in 1855.

370 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria Central+27 12 313 3911

The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank of the Republic of South Africa.

Lillian Ngoyi Square, Pretoria+27 12 473 0213

The Women’s Living Heritage Monument (WLHM) is the first institution in the world devoted to the women’s role in
the history of the struggle for liberation in Southern Africa and Africa.

Grosvenor Road, Hatfield0800 428 87246

Gautrain is an 80-kilometre (50 mi) mass rapid transit railway system in Gauteng Province, South Africa, which links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekhuruleni and OR Tambo International Airport.

Eufees Road, Groenkloof 358-JR, Pretoria+27 12 326 6770

A unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a beautiful setting.

Visagie Street & Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria+27 12 358 9999

The Pretoria City Hall is the largest public hall in South Africa, was built to celebrate the city-status of Pretoria which was obtained in 1931.

N1 North, Hammanskraal+27 12 711 4391

The Dinokeng Game Reserve is the first free-roaming Big 5 game reserve in Gauteng – and probably in the world – next to an urbanized area.

Government Avenue, Pretoria+27 12 300 5200

The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa.

275 Jeff Masemola St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa+27 12 322 0420

Melrose House is a stately mansion and museum located on Burgers Park in Pretoria, South Africa.

59 WF Nkomo St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria+27 12 321 0861

Kruger House is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger.

Union Buildings, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa+27 12 300 5200

The statue of Nelson Mandela in the Union Buildings grounds, Pretoria, Gauteng is a bronze sculpture of former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela.

Waterbok St, Theresa Park, Pretoria+27 12 542 1309

Only 10km from central Pretoria, Akasia Country Club is a testing parklands-style golf course. With the Magaliesberg Mountains in the background there is no shortage of beauty at Akasia.

83 West Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion+27 12 663 1005

SuperSport Park is a cricket ground in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa.

F92, Parkview Shopping Centre, Netcare St, Moreletapark, Pretoria+27 12 368 1555

The best live music shows for the entire family.