Pretoria is known as one of the quieter cities in South Africa to visit. Quiet, however, does not mean boring. Nestled under the hills of the Magaliesberg mountain range, the once sleepy Pretoria has many cultural and historical attractions to visit.
Pretoria is a large city to explore and one of the most convenient ways to get around is via Tempest Pretoria car hire. With so many sights to see in Pretoria itself, as well as having the vibrant city of Johannesburg less than an hour away, Tempest offers a wide range of vehicles to make your travels safe and comfortable. Contact us today and see what choice is available to you.
Take a drive and visit the must-see attractions of Pretoria:
Founded in 1946, the Pretoria National Botanical Garden is open to visitors every day of the year. These botanical gardens are unique in that there is a large outcrop of quartzite dividing the gardens in two, creating two very different environments. Paved pathways guide you through the gardens and take you past the beautiful vegetation and trees. There are also almost 200 different species of birds inhabiting the gardens.
Pretoria is often referred to as the Jacaranda city because many of the roads throughout the city are lined with Jacaranda trees. During the spring, these trees spread a brilliant purple carpet of flowers, making the drive around Pretoria simply spectacular. This alone makes using a vehicle from Tempest Pretoria car hire worthwhile.
Overlooking the city of Pretoria on Meintjies Kop, you’ll find the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African government. The design of the building is meant to symbolize the union of a once divided nation and took three years to complete, starting in 1910 and are considered to be architect Sir Herbert Baker’s finest achievement. The buildings are surrounded by terraced gardens and various monuments and statues. The beauty and significance of these buildings make them well worth a visit.
Built as a reminder of the strength and determination of the Voortrekkers, this monument sits on top of Monument Hill in Pretoria. Every year in December, Afrikaans South Africans flock to the monument to pay tribute to their heritage.
In the early 1990s, the area surrounding the monument was declared a Nature Reserve. So when visiting the Monument, you can drive through the Reserve in your Pretoria car hire vehicle to see zebra and various types of buck.
It’s often said that no one is more passionate about rugby than the people of Pretoria. Why not take a drive to Loftus Versfeld Stadium for a match and experience the locals’ true love for the game. The Blue Bulls is the home team in Pretoria and you can see them in play most weekends, just don’t forget to wear blue in support.
The stadium was recently upgraded for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. It holds up to 50 000 people comfortably and boasts a state-of-the-art sound system and scoreboard. During the World Cup, Loftus hosted 6 games.
Pretoria car hire from Tempest is a simple and hassle-free choice for your stay in this historical city. Pretoria has many sights to see and with the city’s grid-like layout and wide roads, attractions are easy to find. Contact Tempest today to ensure that you can travel the city comfortably.
