Things to Do in Pretoria

Visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve from Johannesburg for a full-day safari. Join a ranger in an open vehicle and see lions, giraffes, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and more with insightful commentary.

Feel the excitement of knowing you are about to take a journey into uncharted areas where it is you and Africa’s most feared creatures by exploring their territory, by their rules. You will be collected from the Hotel by a qualified guide and proceed to the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve that spans an area of 550 square kilometers, the home of the BIG FIVE. Here we will drive around in an open Game Viewer and feel the tension mounting that at any moment just around a corner you could spot a herd of elephant or the king himself the lion or if lucky spot the ever elusive leopard as he lies on a rock or in a tree. The Game drive will last for 6 hours within the reserve and a light lunch at the Pilanesberg Centre will be provided. Duration of the tour is around 12 hours.

Beautiful and Scenic 1 Hour Cruise around Hartbeespoortdam

We offer immersive journeys into the soul of South Africa, specifically crafted around Johannesburg and Pretoria's profound historical and cultural landmarks. What sets us apart isn't just where we go, but how we take you there and who guides you:

Escape the city and embark on a thrilling safari adventure in Dinokeng Game Reserve. Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Pretoria or Johannesburg and a guided game drive.

Fun day out exploring the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold (Johannesburg). This tour will give you an overall history about South Africa’s history. We will visit various attractions in both Johannesburg and Soweto. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

Explore Hartbeespoort Dam and the majestic Magaliesberg Mountain Range on a scenic 2-hour boat cruise. Savor and enjoy local South African food, service, and drinks while taking in the lush scenery.

Explore the Bush in a 4x4 game viewer to find the elephants roaming freely in their own environment. Once you find them, we will stop to take photographs of these gentle giants. We then proceed to Lesedi Cultural Village where we get to explore the Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi Villages to see just how they live and their different cultural styles before heading off to the Boma to witness an amazing display of their music and dancing skills. After the show enjoy a traditional buffet lunch ranging from Crocodile, Ostrich, Lamb, Beef and Chicken and a variety of vegetables, with the Chief Himself.

Enjoy a 2-night safari in Kruger National Park and get a taste for the wilderness of South Africa. Look for the legendary Big Five and other animals on game drives at night and during the day.

Meet and greet service. We check flight and traffic status. Upon arrival, one of our driver will meet you in the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name. Safe and comfortable vehicle. Driver's a local and knows Johannesburg well. Work in tourism and can give tour and site recommendations.

Discover the highlights of Pretoria on a half-day tour. Explore the Voortrekker Monument, visit the Paul Kruger Museum, and enjoy views from the Union Buildings.

Your friendly guide will pick you up directly from your hotel and transport you to the Elephant Sanctuary. As you look forward to seeing these majestic creatures, there is a tangible sense of anticipation in the air. You are welcomed by the sound of trumpeting elephants as you enter the sanctuary. Your tour guide takes you to an expansive area where numerous elephants are free to roam. You watch in astonishment as they interact with one another, pushing and swinging their trunks. You meet the elephant herd at the sanctuary and get to know each one's distinct character and background. You are touched by the staff's devotion to, love for, and efforts on behalf of these gentle giants. You go on a guided tour of the sanctuary, where you discover more about the origins of elephants in Africa and the difficulties they encounter in the wild. Your tour guide shares their love for these creatures, and you leave feeling motivated to do your part to contribute to their preservation.

Eperience Africa’s lions in their natural environment. Observe their behaviour and interaction in their the natural environment. Our trained guides will accompany and inform you during the walk.

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era, and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti-apartheid activists, including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Take part in a surface tour of the famous operational Cullinan Diamond Mine - the home of the world's largest diamond. Visit our Diamond display room, the shaft and the big hole.

Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa's Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly Black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in the township.

Board a vessel with wrap-around glass walls and set out on a luxury cruise on Hartbeespoort Dam. Enjoy a welcome drink and and savor hot and cold gourmet finger foods while you glide across the water.

This is an amazing experience as you learn more about the African wildlife their behavioural traits in their natural habitat. Get up close and personal with wild animals what a better way than actually walking in the bush. The rangers will share their extensive knowledge and tails of the bush. On this bush walk, you are accompanied by a qualified ranger and safari guides who will make sure you are safe all the time. Please note our pick up time for this tour is 6:00am Please note to see the cubs it is subject to availability.

Life time experience to touch, brush and walk with the elephants. Capture the wonderful pictures alongside the elephants and monkeys. You will learn more about these animals.

Our tours are run by by well trained and well experienced tourist who are registered with accredited tourism authority(THETA)tourism,hospitality,sports,education and training authority. our guides are very knowledgeable,love working with people,always smiling and very welcoming.

Prepare for a thrilling journey into the heart of human history. The Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Visitor Centre offer an electrifying mix of adventure, science, and awe.

Get to witness our Wildlife close up, on a stunning 2 Hour Horseback Safari with in the Silkaatnek Nature Reserve where you will see wildlife up close! During the ride the following game could be seen up close from horseback: Giraffe, Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Nyala, Impala, Ostrich, Blesbuck, Zebra, Springbuck, you might also see our exotic wildlife which includes: Sable, Golden Wildebeest, white blesbuck and more. Take a relaxing ride through nature with our well-trained horses and experienced guides. No horseback experience needed. We do not run on the trails as it is a relaxing safari ride and we want to keep it safe and fun for everyone in the group

A guided tour from Johannesburg to Pretoria in which you will visit such historical monuments as the Paul Kruger House, the Voortrekker Monument and the Union Buildings.

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti -apartheid activists including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu

The city of Pretoria is South Africa’s administrative capital. Experience amazing culture along tree-lined avenues to see inspiring architecture and historical monuments.

Clients often anticipate going on game drives to explore the park and spot wildlife. These drives are typically led by experienced guides who know the best areas to find animals. Game drives can be conducted in open safari vehicles, allowing clients to get closer to the wildlife while maintaining their safety.Pilanesberg National Park is located in a volcanic crater, which creates a unique and beautiful landscape. Clients expect to see stunning vistas, rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and picturesque valleys. The park also has a variety of vegetation, including grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands, which contribute to its scenic beauty.

Discover Pretoria's history on a guided tour. Visit the Union Buildings, Church Square, Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, and Freedom Park.

Explore Soweto, Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum with our expertly guided tours! Visit iconic landmarks like the Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela House, and Hector Peterson Museum. Discover Soweto's rich cultural heritage, including Vilakazi Street and informal settlements where you'll meet locals and learn about their customs. We'll take you to Gandhi Square, Constitutional Hill, and the largest transport museum in South Africa, showcasing the country's complex history and vibrant spirit. With our knowledgeable local guides, you'll create unforgettable memories and experience the authentic heart of South Africa."

Guided visit to the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre: sanctuary tour, talks on cheetah care & conservation, safe photo spots, return transfer. Duration: ~2–3 hrs. Bring water, sun protection.

Experience the rich and colourful cultures of South Africa, by going on the Lesedi Cultural Village tour. Discover the fascinating cultures and traditions of the people of Africa, as you will be visiting various traditional homesteads inhabited by Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes. This will give you an authentic African experience, as you explore the glorious diversity of our cultures, homes and an energetic dance show .

Enjoy a half-day safari at the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, just outside Johannesburg or Pretoria. Spot four of the Big 5 and many more on a guided game drive in the scenic Cradle of Humankind.

Visit Constitutional Hill and get to know about more about where political Prisoners were held during apartheid. Proceed through Johannesburg City passing through Nelson Mandela Bridge. Visit Apartheid Museum and get in detail the history of Apartheid in South Africa before freedom in 1994. Finally head to Soweto the epicenter of Apartheid resistance and see Nelson Mandela House with Hector Pieterson Museum. Also get to know about Freedom Charter and finally Visit Regina Mundi Church which wrote history books for opening its doors to Anti - Apartheid groups and activists.

Learn about South Africa's past on a private guided tour of Pretoria. See the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House, and more, and tour the Cullinan Mine where the world's largest diamond was found.

NB) Please note if Poverty porn is what you looking for this is not the tour for you, we are not the company that showcases poor people or invades people's privacy for our guest's satisfaction. Howeve, what we do is showcase the beauty and what makes South Africa a unique destination. On this excursion, we will be exploring Soweto & Johannesburg. South West Township as known as SOWETO is not only home to two noble piece price winners but also home to over 2 million South Africans. Soweto is where it all started for most black people in South Africa and on this experience we will be covering the past present but most importantly the future of Soweto and South Africa as a whole. How this experience we will cover both Johannesburg and Soweto showcasing the key landmarks in the areas and the impact aparthied had on this two cities, the parallels of two cities designed for two different colors of people.

Experience the natural beauty of Kruger National Park on a 2-day safari from Johannesburg. Look for the legendary Big 5 of Africa and search for big cats on evening and morning game drives.

For the wildlife enthusiast, with 2 full day Kruger Park open vehicle safari's, you will see a multitude of wildlife. A private safari experience. Enjoy a unique boat cruise in the largest green canyon in the world, and possibly see hippo's, crocodiles, primates, antelope and birds, within the scenery. Enjoy a sundowner drink at sunset on a sunset safari, in the wild. Visit a renowned wildlife sanctuary and learn about conservation efforts. Enjoy the tranquility of nature on a guided nature walk. Enjoy small group tours that focuses on quality friendly service and care. Experience safari par excellence and the surrounding beauty in one scoop Feel at home next to the camp fire as we listen to lions roaring into the night. Make it an experience to remember by meeting and making new friends, and share an experience that will remain in your memory forever.

Visit the Cullinan Diamond mines and see the source of many of the most renowned diamonds in the world. Learn about the industry of diamond mining in South Africa and the history of the practice in Pretoria.

This tour starts at your hotel and then we'll head to the city center of Johannesburg. We will visit Constitution Hill where we will appreciate the Constitutional Court building whose design is unique in the world. This building is built on the site and with the bricks of an old prison where Gandhi and Mandela were imprisoned. We will visit the Apartheid Museum, known as the "Essence of the Nation". Its walls represent the tragedy, destruction, brutality and the struggle of a people for democracy. Later we will go to Soweto, passing first by the football stadium, site of the 2010 World Cup. Once in Soweto, we will walk through its streets immersing ourselves in the events of 1976 that influenced the struggle for freedom, and we will walk in the footsteps of the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela. We will go through Vilakazi street where we will visit the house where he and his family lived. Then we will visit Nelson Mandela Square.

Join a guided half-day tour from Johannesburg and discover the location of the largest collection of human ancestral remains anywhere in the world, the Cradle of Humankind.

Embark on the exciting tour of Johannesburg, Soweto and apartheid museum with an expert. this tour is design for people who don't mind joining a small group and share their experiences while learning and exploring the beauty of south African with the locals. Sites be visited -Constitutional hill and constitutional court -Houghton estate-Mandela residence -Hill brow -Mandela bridge -Mandela bridge -New town and street arts experience -Downtown Johannesburg -Chancellor's house -Mining district -Ghandi square -Fnb Stadium-Soccer city -Three classes of soweto-upper,middle,lower class -Hostel of Soweto -Baragwanath hospital -Orlando towers -informal settlement -Vilakazi street- Mandela house and Tutu house -Lunch stop-guest expense -Hector Pieterson memorial sites -Apartheid museum experience

Discover the rich history of Pretoria on a half-day city tour. Visit the Voortrekker Monument, the Paul Kruger House, Church Square, and the Union Building.

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the day as we go through the rich history and culture of Soweto. You will then visit the renowned Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. This tour will give you a real sense of life during the apartheid era with its policies of segregation that were enforced from 1948 until 1994.

Explore the city of Pretoria, on a guided tour from Johannesburg. Discover the Union Buildings, Paul Kruger House, and the Voortrekker Monument, then take a tour through the Cullinan Diamond Mine.

A large amount of this trip is private and therefore more flexible. As part of our package, we provide an additional private extended game drive (5 hours+) with our vehicle going a little further into the reserve than the lodge’s vehicle, two drives in total. Because our driver/guide is very experienced it maximizes your game viewing and animals seen .   On the Mmilo private extended drive, we get out and walk at the waterholes and dams at the special viewing points. This enables you to experience the sounds, sights, and smells of the reserve more closely. Our private transfer to the lodge and back is done in our SUV. On the way to or from the safari, we can add visits to other attractions such as the Elephant Sanctuary and Sun City - additional charge will apply. This is also the best and most cost-effective option for a short safari from Cape Town where there is no option for a safari that is authentic and worthwhile. Just fly into Lanseria airport. We pick you up from there.

Tour a South African nature reserve on horseback to get close to native antelope and more. Ride a cable car to the top of the Magaliesburg mountains for panoramic views of the Northern Cape.

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

My home town, The capital and most beautiful city in South Africa. It started in 1800's when the Dutch left the Cape Colony to explore Africa. An Adventure that made South Africa a wealth country

The Cradle of Humankind is one of the most interesting archeological tours one can do near Johannesburg. It is home to one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1947 Dr. Rorbert Broom and John Robinson discovered “Mrs Ples” a skull of a fully grown adult Australopithecus Africanus and in 1998 Professor Ron Clarke discovered fossil fragments here which led to the location of “Little Foot” a nearly complete remains of Australopithecus Africanus. In 2008 Professor Lee Berger announced the discovery of “Sediba” also at the Cradle area. The Sterkfontein Caves located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind is described as the ‘anthropological treasure house of the world. It is the World's oldest and continuous paleontological diggings, having been worked on for more than 60 years, and contains one-third of the World's hominid fossils.

Enjoy this full-day Pretoria, Johannesburg, Soweto and Apartheid tour that will introduce you to the history of South Africa. Visit various Soweto where the history of apartheid is rich and also the Apartheid Museum, which explains the history in detail.

Ponte City Tour – Johannesburg’s Iconic Landmark Visit Ponte City, the tallest residential building in Africa. Rising 54 stories above Johannesburg, this cylindrical tower – often compared to Paris’s Montparnasse – offers the best views of the city and a history as dramatic as its skyline. From its glamorous beginnings in the 1970s, to its fall into a “vertical slum,” and its transformation into a vibrant hub today, Ponte’s story will captivate you. Our tour takes you inside the building, then out into Hillbrow for a walking tour of this dynamic neighborhood. With transport, lunch, and three tours daily, everything is taken care of. Whether you want to admire the view, dive into the building’s history, or explore the city’s heart, this experience has it all.