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.
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa is a proud facility of the National Research Foundation (NRF). 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. 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. Ditsong museums have diverse collections covering the fields of fauna and flora, palaeontology, military history, cultural history, geology, anthropology and archaeology. 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. This 200 ha reserve is famous for its magnificent specimen of Ficus salicifolia, a wild fig called the "Wonderboom". 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. Mediclinic Muelmed, a multi-discplinary private hospital located in Arcadia, Pretoria, opened the first private trauma unit in Pretoria. The Apartheid Museum is a museum complex in Johannesburg, South Africa dedicated to illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa. 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. Cullinan Tours offers exclusive tours of the active Cullinan Diamond Mine, in which the world’s largest diamond was found. 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. We specialize in operating tours for large groups of South African & foreign tourists but also operate standard tours daily at scheduled times. The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve is set in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, west of Johannesburg. 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. The Steve Biko Academic Hospital is a purely tertiary healthcare institution, rendering specialized and highly specialized services to medically referred patients. Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a rugby and association football stadium situated in the Arcadia suburb of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. 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. 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. The Sterkfontein Caves are world famous for their fossil finds and a well-known visitor destination. 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. 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, located in Fourways, North of Johannesburg is known for being Gauteng's number one entertainment destination. 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. 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. Entertainment for the whole family. 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. The Pretoria National Botanical Garden is one of South Africa's nine National Botanical Gardens. Menlyn Maine is set to become Africa’s first green city. Steam Train Excursions to Cullinan. Re-live the days of travel behind a real steam locomotive The CSIR International Convention Centre is a convention centre in Pretoria/Tshwane, South Africa. The University of Pretoria is a multi-campus public research university in Pretoria. 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. Church Square in central Pretoria was the site of the city’s first church, built in 1855. The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank of the Republic of South Africa. 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. 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. A unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a beautiful setting. 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. 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. The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. Melrose House is a stately mansion and museum located on Burgers Park in Pretoria, South Africa. Kruger House is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger. 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. 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. SuperSport Park is a cricket ground in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. The best live music shows for the entire family.
Place Name Address Phone Show on map 232 Boom Street, Pretoria, Gauteng +27 12 339 2700 50 George Storrar Drive Groenkloof 0181 +27 11 219 9000 Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre R513 Brits 0251 +27 12 504 9906 432 Visagie St, Pretoria, 0001 +27 12 000 0010 320 Pretorius St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria +27 12 392 4000 Wonderboom, Pretoria, 0182 +27 12 341 5204 Cnr Veale and Fehrsen Streets, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria +27 12 346 1063 577 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 +27 12 440 0600 Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001 +27 11 309 4700 Parkview Shopping Centre Cnr Garstfontein &, Netcare St, Pretoria, 0001 +27 12 368 1555 99 Oak Ave Cullinan 1000 +27 12 734 0260 Airport Rd, Lanseria, 1748 +27 11 367 0300 Seringa Rd Cullinan 1000 +27 12 734 0081 R540, South Africa +27 11 957 0109 7th Avenue, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0183 +27 12 336 4000 c/o Steve Biko and Malan Street, Capital Park, Pretoria +27 12 354 1000 420 Kirkness St, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa +27 12 420 0700 Cnr. Atterbury Rd & Lois Ave Menlo Park Pretoria, South Africa +27 12 471 0600 Government Ave, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa +27 12 300 5200 Sterkfontein Caves +27 14 577 9000 Grand Central Airport, New Road, Midrand +27 11 805 3166 Rietvallei 377-Jr +27 12 345 3917 Montecasino Boulevard (Cnr William Nicol and Witkoppen) Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg +27 11 510 7000 O R Tambo Airport Rd, Johannesburg, 1627, South Africa +27 11 921 6262 Old Johannesburg Road Gateway Centurion South Africa +27 12 677 2777 Dr Van Der Merwe Road, KOLONNADE SHOPPING CENTRE, Montana, Pretoria, 0151 + 27 12 548 5492 Lone Creek Crescent and Magwa Crescent +27 10 596 1470 2 Cussonia Ave, Pretoria, 0186 +27 12 843 5071 January Masilela Dr & Amarand Ave, Waterkloof Ext 2, Pretoria, 0181 +27 12 361 7758 152 Miechaelson St, Hermanstad, Pretoria, 0082, South Africa +27 12 548 4090 Tarentaal Rd, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa +27 12 841 3884 Visitors Reception, Roper St, Elandspoort 357-Jr, Pretoria, 0132, South Africa +27 12 420 4111 Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria West, Pretoria, 0183 +27 86 110 2421 Pretoria Central, Church & Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria +27 86 111 2468 370 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria Central +27 12 313 3911 Lillian Ngoyi Square, Pretoria +27 12 473 0213 Grosvenor Road, Hatfield 0800 428 87246 Eufees Road, Groenkloof 358-JR, Pretoria +27 12 326 6770 Visagie Street & Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria +27 12 358 9999 N1 North, Hammanskraal +27 12 711 4391 Government Avenue, Pretoria +27 12 300 5200 275 Jeff Masemola St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa +27 12 322 0420 59 WF Nkomo St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria +27 12 321 0861 Union Buildings, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa +27 12 300 5200 Waterbok St, Theresa Park, Pretoria +27 12 542 1309 83 West Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion +27 12 663 1005 F92, Parkview Shopping Centre, Netcare St, Moreletapark, Pretoria +27 12 368 1555