PRETORIA AND SURROUNDINGS

DAY EXCURSIONS

• The Union Buildings constructed out of sandstone are the headquarters of government and home to the presidential offices. The Union Building overlooks the city centre and it’s beautifully maintained terraced gardens.
• The majestic Voortrekker Monument that was completed in 1949 to commemorate the pioneering Voortrekkers that explored the interior of the country during the Great Trek.
• President Paul Kruger House - this was formerly the residence of President Paul Kruger and has been preserved as a museum with some very interesting memorabilia.
• Church Square in the heart of Pretoria with its numerous statues, surrounded by an array of beautiful historical sandstone buildings.
• Melrose house – formerly home to the British Commanders, Lord Roberts and Kitchener. This is also where the Treaty of Vereeniging was signed that brought an end to the Anglo Boer War.  It has an interesting blend of English Victorian and Cape Dutch styles.  

Johannesburg has been the "financial capital" of South Africa for many years.  This city is a melting pot of different cultures and offers various markets.

A tour through Soweto will include the following sites:

• Mandela Museum, - former residence of Pres. Nelson Mandela before his imprisonment.
• Hector Peterson Museum that was built to commemorate the struggle of the Black community during the apartheid years.
• A view of the house of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
• A visit to an informal settlement where the principle of Ubuntu (working together), in order to fight poverty, can be observed

Lesedi is a cultural experience of old and new Africa and give insight into the culture of some of the tribes in South Africa .  It was co-founded by the African explorer Kingsley Holgate.  A Pan-African buffet in the Nyama Choma Restaurant – “The Greatest African Feast !” is a highlight of this experience.

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This world renowned resort is about 2 hours drive from Pretoria and offers a variety of magnificent sporting and recreational facilities including two world class golf courses; The Gary Player Golf Course and the Lost City Golf Course.  

It is also surrounded by the imposing Pilanesberg Mountains where you will also find the malaria free Pilanesberg National Game Park, home to the "Big Five" - Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard and Lion.There are also a variety of Game Lodges that gives you easy access into the Pilanesberg National Park.