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| Pretoria Travel Guide for backpackers |
| The Jacaranda City, is quite lovely during the months of October and November when the streets of Pretoria are adorned in lilac and the ground is covered in a lilac carpet.
Founded in 1855 and capital from 1860, the nerve centre of the apartheid era, and now the centre for a new Rainbow Nation. Pretoria has a rich and interesting history and there are many places of historical interest to visit. Midway between Cape Town and the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Pretoria is not as energetic as Johannesburg but is worth a visit.
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 DAILY BUDGET in PRETORIA - Bargains abound if you care to look for them but USD50 a day should see you through. |
De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre - renowned for breeding Cheetah, Hyena and Wild Dog, endangered animals threatened with extinction.
Melrose House - Jacob Mare Street - This Victorian, Cape Dutch mansion can be seen with most of the original furnishings of the first owner, George Heys.
The African Window - Visagie Street - National cultural history museum recognising the diverse cultures of South Africa.
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Cafe Bugati - Hatfield Gallery - Burnett St , Hatfield - Good vibes at this popular eating place. They serve great breakfasts and food all day long and they’re not expensive.
The Grapevine - Sunnyside Galleries - Esselen Street - Friendly, mellow, French style cafe and great bakery, cool for a quick take-out.
Eastwood Tavern - Eastwood Road, Arcadia - Near Loftus Versfeld Rugby Stadium, a rowdy, pub serving juicy steaks for real cool prices.
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Tings and Times - Hatfield Galleries, Burnett Street - Popular bar with students but also tourists .This is an easy going, groovy; reggae bar.
News Cafe - Hatfield Square, Burnett Street - Great watering hole, good vibes open till late all week. They serve good food from 9.30am till late at night.
Cool Runnings - Burnett street, Hatfield - This hugely popular reggae bar always has a party on the go. The place is great and the food is cool.
After Hours - cnr. Zambesi and Breed street, inside Zambesi motor City. Best music and dancing this side of the mountain. Visit and experience it for yourself!
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