Voortrekker Monument Tours
The Voortrekker Monument stands proudly on top of a hill near Pretoria, dedicated to the thousands of Afrikaner settlers of inner South Africa in the mid-1800s. The huge granite monument was built from 1937-1949, and declared a National Heritage Site in 2011. It's 130 feet tall, and inside the structure is the Hall of Heroes. There, the main feature is a marble frieze with 27 panels showing historical moments of that trek into what is now the middle of South Africa.
In the center of the monument is the Cenotaph (an empty tomb) meant to honor all those who died during the difficult journey. There is also a wagon fort made of granite representing the fort of actual wagons assembled during the 1838 Battle of Blood River.
Practical Info
The Voortrekker Monument is just under 6.5 miles from central Pretoria, and it's inside what is a 240 hectare park and nature reserve. Admission is SAR60 for adults, SAR30 for students, SAR 120 for families. The site is open May-August from 8am-5pm, September-April from 8am-6pm.
Address: Eeufees Road, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 0027, South Africa
Hours: Open May-August 8am-5pm, September-April 8am-6pm
Admission: Adults: SAR60; Students: SAR30; Families: SAR 120
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Pretoria Capital City Tour
- Get a comprehensive tour of Pretoria on this city highlights excursion. With a guide in the lead, you'll be sure not to miss anything; stops include the Union Building, Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, the Kruger House, and Paul Kruger Statue, among others. Listen to in-depth commentary about Pretoria's role in South Africa's culture, politics, and history as you travel. This tour is a great option for first-time visitors in search of an orientation or those short on time.
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Pretoria City Tour from Sandton
- Get a comprehensive tour Pretoria on this half-day excursion from Sandton. With a guide providing navigation and commentary, you'll embark on a curated itinerary designed to show you the highlights of the city in a short time. Get panoramic views of the the Jacaranda City from the preident's office in the Union Building and stop at all the other must-see Pretoria landmarks.
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Half-Day Pretoria City Tour
- Get comprehensive tour of Pretoria in a single day, perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time. With a guide providing in-depth commentary and all directions, seeing all the sights in a short time will be a breeze. Learn about Pretoria's history, culture, and modern life through visits to the Union Building, Paul Kruger's house, the Church Square, the Voorterkker Monument, and others.
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