Trip Summary

  • The Voortrekker Monument - which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the courage of those that trekked into the unknown interior.

  • Fort Schanskop - After the Jameson Raid in 1896, President Paul Kruger of the “Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek” decided to protect Pretoria by constructing forts in strategic places. Eight forts were to be built initially, but due to a shortage of funds, only four were completed. Germans designed three of the four forts, Schanskop being one this fort was built and handed over to the government on 6 April 1897 just before the Anglo Boer War.

  • Kruger House - The Kruger Museum is situated inside the The Kruger House, the historical Pretoria residence of the former President of the South African Republic (Transvaal), Paul Kruger

  • Church Square - The founder of Pretoria, Marthinus Pretorius, determined that the square be used as a market place and church yard. You will also see many famous buildings and statues of this past era

  • Melrose House – A Victorian mansion where the Peace Treaty at the end of the Anglo Boer war was signed

  • The Union Buildings - The Seat of Government and office of the President

  • Cullinan Diamond Mines

Pretoria is a transitional belt between the plateau of the Highveld to the south and the lower-lying Bushveld to the north. It is also the administrative and Capital City of South Africa

This historical day tour takes you past some of the most memorable buildings in South Africa’s history, combined with a tour of the Diamond Mine that produced the largest diamond ever found (3,169 carats).

The Cullinan Premier Diamond Mine Tour will give you the opportunity to view a display of rough diamonds. Located in the Victorian town, the famous mine is the world's main source for rare blue diamonds. This is the only place in the world where one may see a diamond mine, a cutting and polishing facility and jewellery market all in one place.

Additional Information

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***Melrose House closed on Monday’s and certain Public Holidays

 

Price

Includes:

Pick up from location in Johannesburg

Transport in air-conditioned vehicle

Registered and professional THETA guide

Excludes:

Entrance fees

Lunch

Items of a personal nature

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