basic cottages have kitchenettes, tvs and traditional furnishings with porches. rustic thatched-roof log cabins with full kitchens have country-style decor and include satellite tv and furnished porches with bbqs. amenities include an outdoor pool, a trampoline and free secured parking. some have 2-person tubs. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all feature free wifi. some offer claw-foot tubs. set 8 km from the national zoological gardens of south africa, this budget guesthouse is 9 km from pretoria central and 40 km from tswaing meteorite crater reserve's guided walks. simple 2- and 3-bedroom chalets offer full kitchens, satellite tv and private patios with bbqs O.R. Tambo International Airport 44 min
Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary (21 min) 29-acre sanctuary offering wetlands with many bird species, plus guided tours & an exhibition hall. Pretoria Art Museum (14 min) Large gallery founded in 1964 and known for its collection of Dutch masters and South African works. Melrose House Museum (18 min) Grand Victorian mansion from 1886 with traditional decor, a history exhibit & audio-guided tours. Kruger Museum (18 min) Built in 1883, Paul Kruger's former home is now a museum that showcases 19th-century living. Voortrekker Monument (25 min) Imposing edifice commemorating the Afrikaans settlers who arrived in the country during the 1830s. Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum (24 min) Hilltop memorial to South African freedom fighters & a museum tracing the nation's history. Groenkloof Nature Reserve (19 min) Zebra, wildebeest & giraffe on a reserve made up of thicket & grasses, plus hiking & biking trails. Union Buildings (12 min) Governmental buildings, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, with towers and gardens, completed in 1913. Wonderboom Nature Reserve (8 min) Public park with a 19th-century fort, Stone Age site & a 1,000-year-old fig tree & daughters. Pretoria National Botanical Gardens (16 min) Botanical garden with succulents, herbs, wetland area & arboretum, plus wildlife & an eatery. Faerie Glen Nature Reserve (20 min) Stunning nature reserve with a broad range of native wildlife, plus hiking trails & scenic views. National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (16 min) 210-acre zoo and research hub including a reptile park, aquarium and exotic tree collection. Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (17 min) Displays of African animal skeletons with fossils, including a fossilized skull & bird collection. Nelson Mandela Statue | Union Buildings (12 min) The world's tallest statue of Nelson Mandela is this 9-m high bronze sculpture of the iconic leader. |