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Pretoria
South Africa's stately administrative capital, famous for streets that turn purple with jacaranda blooms every spring.
Notable spots
Union Buildings
Landmark
The grand seat of government, set in terraced gardens.
Voortrekker Monument
History
A massive granite monument with sweeping city views.
National Zoological Garden
Family
Freedom Park
Culture
Pretoria weather & best time to visit
14-day forecast →Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
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👕 Pretoria in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Photo: Union Buildings — Davinci77 (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia