Pretoria City & Union Building Half Day Tour
Pretoria city-the administrative capital of south Africa is known as the “Jacaranda City“ for its jacaranda-lined avenues and fascinating architecture. Visit historical monuments like the Paul Kruger House, Voortrekker monument and the Union buildings.
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Difficulty: Easy
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Description
Pretoria city is the administrative capital of South Africa and is known as the "Jacaranda City”, mainly for its jacaranda-lined avenues and fascinated architecture.
Whilst here you can visit historical monuments such as the Paul Kruger house which was built in 1884. Paul Kruger was the leading man in the Transvaal War against Britain between 1889-1891. Paul Kruger was then elected the President of the Zui-Afrikaansche Republiek and took up residence at Kruger House in Pretoria.
The Voortrekker Monument is situated in Pretoria in a nature reserve, it is a Monument that commemorates the history of South Africa and the history of the Afrikaners, not forgetting the Union Buildings which house the offices of the president and are located in Tshwane.
Union Building is not situated in the center of Pretoria, but is situated rather in the highest point of Pretoria and is a South African national heritage site.
Highlights
- The Paul Kruger House
- Voortrekker Monument
- Union Buildings
Itinerary
The Paul Kruger House
The Kruger house was built in 1884. Paul Kruger took a leading role in the Transvaal War against Britain in 1889-1881. At the age of 57, Kruger was elected President of the Zuid-Afrikaanse Republiek (ZAR) and took up residence at Kruger House in Pretoria.
Voortrekker Monument
The majestic Voortrekker Monument is situated in the Pretoria (Tshwane) region in a nature reserve. It is a unique Monument that commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a beautiful setting.
Union Buildings
South Africa’s Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the president and are located in Tshwane. Though not in the center of Pretoria the Union Buildings occupy the highest point of Pretoria and constitute a South African national heritage site.
Important information
Our guides are English however we also offer guides fluent in french contact us prior to booking for french speaking guide.
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