Car Hire Pretoria

Pretoria in October, the time where in South Africa spring begins, is an absolute dream. Around 70,000 jacaranda trees are then in full splendour and turn the metropolis into a magnificent sea of purple flowers.

But also at any other time, Pretoria more than a trip is worth. Located in the northern part of Gauteng province, it is not only capital, but was honored in 2005 with the LiVCom award, which makes it the most livable city in the world in a range of more than 750,000 inhabitants.

, Pretoria officially is known as since 2007 and "we all equal" means, has some troubles durchstanden the city of Tshwane, of which, even today many buildings bear witness. In particular around the church square, which is the focal point of the historical centre of Pretoria, you can find architectural highlights from light sandstone in the classical style. Among them are also the Palace of Justice, where 1963 / 64 the famous Revonia processes took place. At that time, the South African freedom fighters, which had been taken firmly in the eponymous Pretoria previously convicted here. However later, first Black President and national hero Nelson Mandela was not among them. The Union buildings, the seat of Government in Pretoria, are located in the North-East of the city. Here, Mandela was sworn in 1994 and rehabilitated his colleagues two years earlier.

It is not hard to find, but since it is a huge territory, right in the city of Pretoria, clear it is advisable be sure to discover the city with a rental car.