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Voortrekker Monument, South Africa

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Johannesburg: Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

1. Johannesburg: Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg and set off on your guided tour of Pretoria. Your guide will escort you to some of the city’s highlights in an air-conditioned vehicle. You will begin with a visit to the Union Buildings, the official Seat of the National Government and a South African National Heritage Site. Next, you will visit the Paul Kruger House. Kruger was a resistance leader and key figure in the Transvaal War against the British in 1880-1881. In 1882, at the age of 57, Kruger was elected President of the Transvaal and later took up residence at Kruger House in Pretoria. Your next stop is the Voortrekker Monument, situated in a nature reserve in the Pretoria (Tshwane) area. It commemorates the pioneering spirit of Afrikaners, and is one of the most popular heritage sites in South Africa. On your last stop, you will head to the Cullinan Diamond Mine, where you will enjoy a guided surface tour of the mine and have the opportunity to purchase one of these rare and beautiful stones before returning to your accommodation.  

Pretoria: Half-Day City Tour

2. Pretoria: Half-Day City Tour

On this half day tour, you will learn about the fascinating history of South Africa during a Pretoria city experience. Pretoria is the capital of South Africa and full of historic sites like the Union Buildings, headquarters of the government. The buildings are beautifully situated in terraced gardens, through which you can enjoy an idyllic walk. Enjoy a visit to the Voortrekker Monument, a monument of great significance to many Afrikaans-speaking South Africans because it stands for Afrikaner Nationalism. The interior walls depict the story of the Great Trek, a mass movement of Afrikaner Boers who resented British rule. Next, you can visit the Paul Kruger House Museum where you can learn more about this fascinating man and his life. The house displays furniture and personal items of the Kruger family. Pretoria has character in its buildings and during this city architecture tour, you will be given ample opportunity to ask your guide about the history behind the buildings and culture. Visit Church Square, the Ou Raadsaal, Palace of Justice and Capital Theatre.

From Johannesburg: Pretoria Half Day Tour

3. From Johannesburg: Pretoria Half Day Tour

Pretoria city is the administrative capital of South Africa and is known as the "Jacaranda City”, mainly for its jacaranda-lined avenues and fascinated architecture. Whilst here you can visit historical monuments such as the Paul Kruger house which was built in 1884. Paul Kruger was the leading man in the Transvaal War against Britain between 1889-1891. Paul Kruger was then elected the President of the Zui-Afrikaansche Republiek and took up residence at Kruger House in Pretoria. The Voortrekker Monument is situated in Pretoria in a nature reserve, it is a Monument that commemorates the history of South Africa and the history of the Afrikaners, not forgetting the Union Buildings which house the offices of the president and are located in Tshwane. Union Building is not situated in the center of Pretoria, but is situated rather in the highest point of Pretoria and is a South African national heritage site.

Pretoria: Pretoria City and Lion Park Tour

4. Pretoria: Pretoria City and Lion Park Tour

After morning pickup from your accommodation in Johannesburg or Pretoria, you’ll head out to the Lion Park. Your registered tour guide will take you on a tour through the Lion Park, a natural habitat only 45 minutes drive from Johannesburg. The park is home to more than 85 lions, including the rare white lion, among other carnivores like the cheetah, hyena, and wild dog. Afterwards, you’ll head in to Pretoria for a city tour. The capital of South Africa, Pretoria is home to a bevy of historic sites. Visit the Union Buildings, headquarters of the South African government, and wander through the beautifully terraced gardens. Then it’s off to the Voortrekker Monument, which commemorates the Great Trek, a mass movement of Afrikaner Boers who resented British rule. Next on the itinerary is the Paul Kruger House Museum, which showcases artifacts related to Paul Kruger, the 3rd president of South Africa from 1883-1900. Before the tour ends, you’ll view some of the architectural standouts of the city, like the Ou Raadsaal, Palace of Justice, and Capital Theater. Afterwards, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation, having seen the urban and rural highlights of a vibrant capital city.

Pretoria: Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

5. Pretoria: Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

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

Cullinan Diamond Mine & Pretoria Full Day Tour

6. Cullinan Diamond Mine & Pretoria Full Day Tour

Get a glimpse into a fascinating part of South Africa's history with a visit to the famous Cullinan diamond mines, operated for many years by the De Beers mining company. Take a trip to the mine which is situated 40km east of Pretoria in a town called Cullinan. The tour covers the history of the mine and geological processes that are responsible for the creation of diamonds. Learn about the discovery of the administrative capital known for it's Jacaranda-lined avenues, fascinating architecture and historical monuments such as Paul Kruger House, built in 1884.  Visit the Voortrekker Monument situated in Pretoria in a nature reserve - a monument that commemorates the history of South Africa and the history of the Afrikaaners. Whilst here also take a peek at the Union buildings with an experienced guide who will explain their history and function. 

From Johannesburg: Pretoria Guided City Tour

7. From Johannesburg: Pretoria Guided City Tour

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. 

Johannesburg: Pretoria, Apartheid & Soweto Small-Group Tour

8. Johannesburg: Pretoria, Apartheid & Soweto Small-Group Tour

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 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.

6 Days Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Tour

9. 6 Days Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Tour

Day 1- O.R Tambo International Airport Start your 6 Days Johannesburg History and Kruger National Park Tour. A shuttle driver will be waiting for you at the O.R Tambo International Airport ready to welcome you. You will then be transferred to your overnight accommodation Radisson Blu 4-Star Hotel, as you get prepared for your next 6 Days of history and wildlife in Sunny Africa. Day 2 You will start your History and Culture tour with Pretoria, Soweto, and Apartheid Museum day tour. In Pretoria, you will visit the Voortrekker Monument where the history of the Afrikaaners lies and get inspired by the history of the great trek and learn more where Pretoria gets it name from. You will also get to visit Paul Kruger house Museum where he resided while he was the president of South Africa. Church Square will be your third stop where you will learn the history of these famous places and who discovered it. Your final stop on Pretoria City tour will be the Union buildings which house the President of South Africa before heading to Apartheid Museum on the outskirts of Johannesburg In Soweto, you will visit the Nelson Mandela House, Vilakazi Street and Hector Pieterson Museum before finishing your day tour and heading back to Radisson Blu 4-Star hotel. Day 3 Get picked from your hotel and head to the Cradle of Humankind and Lesedi Cultural Village Tour. You will depart the hotel at 8.00 am and head to Sterkfontein Caves. You will spend about 2 hours at Sterkfontein Caves before heading to Lesedi Cultural Village where you will do a 2 hours Cultural Village tour and learn the different tribes in South Africa and their deep traditional beliefs which are practised up to know. Then head to Maropeng Visitor Centre which forms the second Phase of the Cradle of Humankind tour an learn about the fossils and get a lot of history on the discovery of fossils in the Cradle of Humankind area. Later we will head back to Radisson Blu 4-Star hotel Day 4- Hazy View – Kruger National Park Safari Forth day takes you to the BIG 5 Sanctuary of Kruger National Park. With expected departure from hotel at 7.00 am, you will take a road trip to Mpumalanga province and check-in at Protea Hotel in Hazyview Kruger National Park afternoon safari will last 4 hours before heading back to Protea Hotel Day 5 Depart from Protea hotel at 5am and start Kruger National Park Day Safari around 6.00 am and embark on finding the BIG 5 wildlife immediately. The 8 hours adventure will end around 4:30 pm then you will head back to Protea Hotel in Hazyview and prepare for the next day departure. Day 6 Day 6 is when the tour comes to an end with a schedule departure from Hazy View at around 10.00 am You will head back to Johannesburg by road and get dropped off at O.R Tambo International Airport.

10 Days Overland Tour-Johannesburg and Cape Town

10. 10 Days Overland Tour-Johannesburg and Cape Town

Day 1- O.R Tambo Airport Arrival in Johannesburg OR Tambo and you will be transferred to your overnight accommodation in Radisson Blu Hotel. Day 2 -BIG 5 safari – Pilanesberg National Park Enjoy a Pilanesberg experience near Sun City with a big 5 exploration then later return to your Radisson Blu Hotel. Day 3- Pretoria, Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour Enjoy a Pretoria, Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour. Explore the great highlights with Pretoria with exploration at the Voortrekker Museum. Kruger House Museum, the union buildings and so much more. You then move on to Soweto for some township exploration with highlights being Vilakazi Street, Mandela House, Regina Mundi Church and so much more. You the cap off your tour at the Apartheid Museum for some true depiction exploration and get dropped back at Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton Day 4- Cradle of Humankind and Lesedi Cultural Village Day Tour Visit the Cradle of Humankind for a day out at Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves for a trip down human evolution. From there also enjoy some time into South Africa's cultural village show casing true and authentic South Africa cultures such the Zulu culture, Sotho, Xhosa and so much more. Later on go back to your overnight accommodation in Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton Day 5- Arrive Cape Town – Cape Town – Table Mountain Tour On your 5th day we leave the city of Johannesburg for the mother City Tour of Cape Town. Upon arrival make your way to Table Mountain for a cable ride like no other and after the Table Mountain tour you will check-in to Cresta Grande Hotel in Cape Town. Day 6- Robben Island Tour with Winelands Tour Wake up to an adventure to the prison located in Robben Island significant for all Nelson Mandela history. There after make your way to a taste adventure with the Cape Winelands for some truly beautiful scenery as well as wine like never before. The shuttle team will later drop you off at Cresta Grande Hotel in Cape Town. Day 7- Cape Peninsular full Day Tour Enjoy a Cape Penisnsula Tour with highlights such as the 12 Apostles and Camps Bay, Chapman’s drive, the famous Cape Point and the Cape of good hope as well as Simon’s town for a view of the Penguins before passing through the coastline back to Cresta Grande Hotel in Cape Town Day 8 -Free Day This is an open Day where you can either do some shopping or visit the Waterfront. Transport will be provided to and from Cresta Grande Hotel in Cape Town Day 9- Free Day These is an open Day where you can either do some shopping or visit the Waterfront or Visit Muizenberg Beach. Transport will be provided to and from Radisson Blu 4-Star Hotel. Day 10- Depart from Cape Town Say goodbye to your 10 Days Johannesburg and Cape Town Tour. Get transferred to Cape Town International Airport.

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What people are saying about Voortrekker Monument, South Africa

Sunny was the best guide for this day tour! He arrived on time and spent the next few hours answering all my questions and telling me all kinds of interesting stories about South Africa’s history. The diamond mine was fascinating and I enjoyed the sights in Pretoria as well. Highly recommend for first time travelers to the area

Great guide, punctual and knew his stuff. We felt we got an unbiased explanation of the sights. The tour is very insightful in parts of SA history, good and bad! Thank you!

It was an outstanding tour and my guide was both knowledgable and very friendly. I loved it!

Guide was very knowledgeable and patient. Very easy.to talk. Highly recommended

My favorite tour guide of the trip! The lion park was AMAZING!!