Pretoria
South Africa
- Safety rating
- 5/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring, especially October to November, is magical when the jacarandas bloom purple across the city.
- Population
- 2.5M
Overview
South Africa's administrative capital is a greener, calmer city famous for its lilac jacaranda blooms each spring. Grand government buildings, monuments and museums give 'Tshwane' a stately, historic character.
Top attractions
See the Union Buildings and Nelson Mandela statue, the Voortrekker Monument, and the Freedom Park heritage site.
Getting around
The Gautrain and ride-hailing apps are the easiest ways around; a rental car helps for spread-out attractions.