What could be more idyllic than a rented serviced apartment or holiday letting situated in a valley surrounded by vast, lush hills? Well that is exactly what you would get if you rented holiday accommodation in the beautiful, South African city of Pretoria. Wonderful views, an eclectic mix of stunning architecture and rich culture are just some of the things to be enjoyed in this chilled out, capital city.

A walk through the city will give you a taste of some of the delightful architecture, from art deco to colonial to traditional South African styling and here you will also find the African Window building which is home to the Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History. Enjoy a variety of exhibits featuring archaeological finds including Stone Age and Iron Age artefacts, interesting documents and a section on the first domesticated animals of this region.

The Transvaal Museum is home to a vast collection of fossils including the hominid fossils discovered in the limestone caves that are situated in The Cradle of Humankind. A really intriguing visit.

Another equally interesting place to pay a visit to is Mapungubwe Museum which is housed in the university of Pretoria. Here you can view wonderful gold items, clay statues and figurines, copper pieces, ivory, trading beads and other superb archaeological finds that document early trading in Africa. A thoroughly absorbing few hours.

Your serviced residence or aparthotel in Pretoria also gives you access to The Zoological Garden where you can view numerous species of animals. Here you will find an aquarium, aviaries, a carnivore section, a primate section and a reptile park and there are lovely picnic areas situated on the banks of the Apies River that runs straight through the zoo where you can enjoy a spot of lunch a few minutes respite.

Rietvlei Nature Reserve is home to over 300 species of birds, lush, exotic trees and plants, white rhino, wildebeest, waterbuck, zebra, leopard and even a pride of lions who are safely housed in their own enclosure. A fantastic place to spend an afternoon and some great photo opportunities to be had.

Situated a short distance from your apartment rental or holiday let in Pretoria is a fabulous restaurant called Kream. Here you can enjoy excellent service, an extensive wine list and pleasant décor. The cocktails and crocodile starter are just delicious.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Pretoria city centre.

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