Beach near Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria Travel Guide

South Africa

Pretoria is South Africa’s inland administrative capital, with a population of about 2.8 million. It lies in Gauteng, north-east of Johannesburg, and is known as one of the country’s main government centres.

Most air travellers can use Wonderboom Airport (PRY), which serves Pretoria. The city is inland, and there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips require travelling farther afield.

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Local time

2,818,100

Population

5,609 miles away

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Weather in Pretoria

Mon

24°

Tue

26°

Wed

26°

Know before you go

Pays in ZAR

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +27

Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Pretoria

Jan

28°11

Feb

28°15

Mar

27°11

Apr

24°7

May

22°3

Jun

19°1

Jul

20°1

Aug

23°0

Sep

27°4

Oct

27°8

Nov

27°12

Dec

28°16

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Pretoria

  1. Kruger House Museum

    history museum

    4.8 km

  2. Burgers Park

    park

    3.8 km

  3. Edoardo Villa Museum

    art museum

    1 km

  4. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    christian place of worship

    2.4 km

  5. Deo Gloria Church

    christian place of worship

    2.6 km

  6. National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

    zoo

    4.2 km

  7. Freedom Park

    history museum

    4.5 km

  8. Tshwane Central Seventh-day Adventist Church

    christian place of worship

    0.5 km

Getting there

Wonderboom Airport · 10.4 km

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