Pretoria is not as popular with tourists as Cape Town or Johannesburg, but the executive capital city of South Africa has so much to offer anyone who spends a few days here. Whether you come for history, culture or food, here are 10 reasons why you should definitely add Pretoria to your itinerary.
Any time of year is a good time to visit Pretoria. The average temperature during the summer months is around 28-29ºC (82-84ºF), with none of the humidity you can expect from a seaside city and none of that dry scorching heat found in the Bushveld region. As an added bonus, you’ll be treated to occasional evening thunderstorms and a city that feels practically deserted as all the locals will have headed down to the coast for their annual seaside holiday. Winters are dry with clear blue skies and temperatures at a balmy 19-20ºC (66-68ºF), perfect for outside exploration followed by a warm cup of hot chocolate next to a roaring fire at your favourite restaurant or café. Read the full travel article here.