Kruger Museum

pickup at 8:00 am Pretoria tour with 4 main highlight 9:00 am Voortrekkers Monument. a monument with a the granite structure is located on a hilltop, and was raised to commemorate the Vootrekkers who left Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854. 10:00 am Kruger house. the historical president house of the Boer leader and president of south African Republic, Paul kruger. 10:45 am Church Square. Originally Market square, is the the square at the historic centre of the city of Pretoria. statues of four anonymous Boer citizen-soldiers surround that of kruger on a lower level of the plinth. 11:15 am union building. the imposing buildings at the north of Arcadia, close to Church square it can be seen form the Voortrekker monument. it used as the presidential house and office. lunch (optional) 40 minutes drive to Cullinan mine. 2:00 tour in Cullinan. Cullinan is small town in the Gauteng province. it is located 30 km east of Pretoria along the diamond route . the Cullinan diamond is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, weighing 3,106.16 carats(621.35 g) discovered at the Premier No.2 mine in Cullinan at 26 January 1905. 4:00 trop off to the pick up point

Pretoria is South Africa's administrative capital, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa. 9:00 am Voortrekkers Monument 10:00 am passing by Kruger House 10:45 am Church Square 11:00 am passing through the CBD 11:30 am Union Building 12:45 pm Apartheid Museum The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. Soweto is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. South Western Townships. Formerly a separate municipality, it is now incorporated in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and is one of the suburbs of Johannesburg. 2:00 pm Soweto visiting the world cup stadium, the biggest hospital in Africa, Soweto towers, Vilakazi Street (Tutu and Mandela's Street), Mandela's house, and Hector Pieterson Square, optional visit of the poorest place of Soweto.

Start your historical day tour ready to know what transpired back in those days and how it has shaped the current dynamic Rainbow nation. Head to Pretoria just over 30 kilometers from Johannesburg making your way to the first stop, the Voortrekker Museum, where you'll get to know the history of the Afrikaaners people of South Africa. Learn more about the monument and why it was built the way it is. From there, you'll drive through the beautiful town of Pretoria, also known as Tswane. Visit the Union Building, which currently houses the president of South Africa and get a splendid view of Pretoria and find a perfect place to take photos. Continue onto Soweto, where you will get to see the 1976 Youth Uprising by visiting the famous Hector Peterson Museum and also visit the house of the South African apartheid hero Nelson Mandela on Vilakazi Street. The Nelson Mandela House has been set up to reflect its original setting from the the time he left prison. Afterwards, head to the Apartheid Museum, where you will get the fine print of what actually transpired during those apartheid days and conclude your tour by passing through Johannesburg as you head back to your hotel.

Discover Pretoria on a half-day tour of the city. Visit the most significant historical monuments and learn the history behind the city that was once the capital of the South African Republic and today serves as the official seat of the South African Government. Start your private tour with a convenient hotel pickup and head to your first stop on your sightseeing tour of Pretoria, the Voortrekker Monument. Delve into the history of South Africa's pioneers and learn about the principal event in the Afrikaners' history, the Great Trek. View the sculptures that portray the long journey the Dutch-speaking settlers embarked on when they left the Cape Colony to migrate to the interior of the country in 1835. The next stop on your tour is the Kruger Museum. Travel back in time as you explore the original home of Paul Kruger, President of the former Transvaal Boer Republic. See the exhibitions that illustrate his struggle for freedom from British Imperialism, his journey to Europe, and his exile. Head to Church Square for your next stop. Learn about the history and significance of this location and its surrounding buildings, including the Palace of Justice. End your tour on a high note with a stop at the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African Government. These buildings also house the offices of the President of South Africa. 

Visiting Pretoria 4 hours Pretoria is named after the Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius, and South Africans sometimes call it the "Jacaranda City, because of the thousands of jacaranda trees planted along its streets and in its parks and gardens. Starting by the 1.Voortrekkers Monument: is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa. The granite structure is located on a hilltop, and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854. It was designed by the architect Gerard Moerdijk. 2.Kruger house: is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger. It was built in 1884 by architect Tom Claridge and builder Charles Clark. Milk was used, instead of water, for mixing the cement from which the house was constructed, as the cement available was of poor quality.The house was also one of the first in Pretoria to be lit by electricity. The house contains either the original furnishings or items from the same historical period, some of the many gifts that were presented to Kruger as well as other memorabilia. 3.Church Square: originally Market Square is the square at the historic centre of the city of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The founder of Pretoria, Marthinus Pretorius, determined that the square be used as a market place and church yard. It was subsequently named for the church buildings that stood at the centre of the square from 1856 to 1905. The square's most prominent feature, since June 1954, is the statue of the late Boer leader and president of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger, at its centre.Statues of four anonymous Boer citizen-soldiers surround that of Kruger on a lower level of the plinth. 4. Passing the city center or CBD 5.Union building: 7the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. The imposing buildings are located in Pretoria, atop Meintjeskop at the northern end of Arcadia, close to historic Church Square. the Union Buildings occupy the highest point of Pretoria, and constitute a South African national heritage site.

We will visit the below attraction around Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa 1. Voortrekker Monument It was firstly Paul Kruger's idea to built the monument to honor the Boer who left the Cape colony between 1806 and 1835 due to the British occupation of the Cape colony. The Construction of the Monument started in 1937 and it was completed in 1949. 2. Paul Kruger House It is the former residence of the former premier minister of the south African republic which is now a museum 3. A drive pass church square It was a market square with old city building which was built in the early 1800 and the statue of Paul Kruger is in the Centre of the square. We would drive through the square on our way to Union building. 4. Union Building The official seat and the headquarters of the South African Government, the office of the president and other Government department are located here. The structure has been built after the British colony formed the Union of South Africa after they defeated the Boer during the second Anglo Boer War which took place between 1899 and 1902. The construction of this 285m long structure began in 1910 and was completed in 1913. The big statue of the former president Nelson Mandela is in the Centre of the garden.

The Pretoria city Tour it houses the famous UNION BUILDING and it functions as the office of the president The buildings are one of the centers of political life in South Africa It was designed By Herbert Baker in 1909 and it costed 1 300 000 pounds to complete the building. it also has the largest STATUE OF FORMER PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA The city tours also comprise of the famous VOORTREKKER Monument, and it symbolizes and honors the voortrekkers who embarked on the treacherous journey The twenty-seven marble friezes depict the history of the great trek and incorporates aspects of everyday life work, beliefs and cultures of the Boers We will have the chance to go visit the Kruger house , it is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and president of REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA .IT was built in 1884 by architect TOM CLARIDGE and builder Charls Clark

Embark on a captivating journey from the lively streets of Johannesburg to the tranquil avenues of Pretoria. This tour isn’t just a travel experience; it’s a personal adventure into the heart of South Africa’s rich history and vibrant culture. In Johannesburg, you’ll feel the pulse of an African metropolis, alive with stories and diversity. Transitioning to Pretoria, let the serene beauty of jacaranda-lined streets and grand historical landmarks enchant you. Stand in awe at the Voortrekker Monument, delve into the past at Kruger House Museum, and witness the grandeur of the Union Buildings. This tour is your gateway to understanding South Africa’s complex tapestry, making you the protagonist in a story of discovery and awe. Join us and transform your perspective, as every step unveils a chapter of South Africa’s fascinating story. This is more than a tour; it’s an experience that will linger in your memories, beckoning you back to the heart of South Africa.