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South Africa

Pretoria / Sunshine, Jacarandas, and Endless Smiles

MeowScore 😼78/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

October

October is the perfect month to enjoy the Spring weather, Beer Fest and city buzz.

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january

Visitors admire the Jacaranda trees that paint the city purple. 🌸

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february

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Hazel Food Market. ❤️

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march

Attend the Royal Show for carnival rides and delicious food. 🎡

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april

Enjoy the explosive talent of musicians at the Freedom Day Festival. 🎶

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may

Visit the National Botanical Garden to witness the indigenous flora bloom. 🌺

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june

Experience the historic Union Buildings on Youth Day. 🏛️

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july

Enjoy the Pretoria National Arts Festival for music, dance and drama. 🎭

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august

Embrace your inner foodie at the Good Food and Wine Show. 🍷

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september

See the city light up for the Jacaranda Festival. 🌃

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october

Celebrate Beer Fest, featuring local breweries and live music. 🍻

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november

Wander through a local market to taste, touch and smell Pretoria. 🍁

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december

Deck the halls at the Festival of Lights and Fireworks Display. 🎆

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The cost of living is relatively affordable, but shopping for luxury items can be expensive due to import taxes.

Check out local markets and street vendors for cheaper items. Bargaining is also acceptable in some places.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

business or stopover

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

business or stopover

Pretoria is often visited as a stopover or for work-related reasons.

Tipping

10-15%

Common in restaurants, taxis, and hairdressers.

Tipping

10-15%

Common in restaurants, taxis, and hairdressers.

Credit card and cash accepted. Splitting bills is common. It is impolite to leave a very small tip.

internet situation

good Speed

Variable speeds across the city

great Availability

Reliable availability in most areas

great Cellular

Strong coverage across major networks

Electric socket type M

Common in South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho. Large 3-pin design, doesn't accept other types.

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate infrastructure, some greenery

LGBTQ tolerated

Decent LGBTQ rights

Pounce into a sprawling landscape where tall, prickly green trees are just begging for a good climb, making your furriends green with envy.

Tantalize your whiskers with exotic scents and flavors from diverse markets, as you strut your feline grace through a rich cultural tapestry on four elegant paws.

Things to do

The mainstream

🐅🦁🐻
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
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Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
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Freedom Park
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Voortrekker Monument
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Union Buildings

The mainstream

🐅🦁🐻
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

One of the largest zoos in the world, with over 300 species of animals to admire. Tigers, lions, and bears... oh my!

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Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary

A peaceful park where birds roam free and visitors can spot them from various hides and walkways. A must-visit for cat-loving birdwatchers!

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🕊️
Freedom Park

A memorial dedicated to various human rights heroes and victims of wars and conflict. A sobering yet inspiring visit.

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Voortrekker Monument

A massive granite structure commemorating the Afrikaners' pioneer history. The view from the top is worth the climb.

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🏛️
Union Buildings

The iconic government buildings that house the offices of the president and his cabinet. A beautiful place to walk and admire the architecture.

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Off the beaten path

🕊️
Freedom Park
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National Zoological Gardens
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Cowhouse Market
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Fort Klapperkop
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Jan Cilliers Park

Off the beaten path

🕊️
Freedom Park

A memorial and museum that honors the diversity and struggles of South Africa. Cats can contemplate the meaning of freedom while watching the city below.

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🐾
National Zoological Gardens

A large zoo with a wide variety of animals from around the world. Cats can visit their relatives in the feline section.

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🎵
Cowhouse Market

A trendy market with live music, artisanal food, and craft beer. A purrfect place to socialize with other cats.

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🏰
Fort Klapperkop

A historic fort with stunning views of Pretoria. Cats can walk along the ramparts and imagine themselves as great defenders.

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Jan Cilliers Park

A peaceful park with a small lake and plenty of trees for cats to climb on. A great place to watch the sunset.

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate infrastructure, some greenery

LGBTQ tolerated

Decent LGBTQ rights

Mindful meoweler tips

Pretoria is known as the Jacaranda City, with thousands of purple-flowered trees.

Cats should visit in October when the Jacaranda trees are in full bloom.

The Voortrekker Monument memorializes South African history and the Great Trek of 1830.

Cats can climb to the top for a stunning view of the city.

Pretoria is home to the Kruger House museum, a residence of President Paul Kruger.

Cats can learn about the history of South Africa and the Boer War inside the museum.

Useful external sites

www.pretoria.co.za

Pretoria.co.za↗

Official tourism website of Pretoria containing information on attractions, events, accommodations, and travel tips.

www.sanparks.org/parks

South African National Parks↗

Official website for national parks in South Africa including the popular Kruger National Park which is a few hours drive from Pretoria.

www.gautrain.co.za

Gautrain↗

Website providing information on the Gautrain public transportation system which connects Pretoria to Johannesburg and the OR Tambo International Airport.

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