Start your Pretoria Self Drive 4×4 Holiday
Pretoria, South Africa is like nothing you have ever seen before. The perfect combination between amazing wildlife and pure peace and quiet.
Our Recommended Vehicles for Pretoria
Toyota Hilux 2.4TD 4×4 Camp
A reliable and capable 4×4 vehicle that offers excellent fuel consumption and good off road performance. Good ride height ideal for game viewing. Equiiped with a roof top tent.
Toyota Landcruiser 79 S/W 4×4 Camp
The Toyota Landcruiser is a very robust, reliable and exceptionally capable 4WD vehicle. A highly respected safari vehicle in Africa, with no electronics and ideal for remote area travel.
Nissan Double Cab 4×4 MDE
This is one of Africas most reliable pickup trucks, with the ruggedness to take on any terrain.
Perfect for a self-drive safari. This camping equipped double cab pickup can seat up to 5 adult passengers. Its perfect for exploring the ‘world in one country’ that is South Africa.
Ford Ranger D/Cab 4×4 Bushcamper
Superbly compact 4×4 camper suitable for up to 4 adults. Fully equipped with camping equipment. This is the vehicle you want on your African 4×4 adventure.
Pretoria Travel Advice
Introduction
Pretoria the administrative capital of South Africa is a great place to start your South African adventure. 4×4 enthusiasts will be treated to a world of hiking, camping and off road fun as the city has many natural places to explore within close proximity to the urban areas.
Best Time to Visit Pretoria
This really depends on what you would like to experience if 4×4 trails and nature are what you are after visiting during the drier winter months might be beneficial but be prepared for some cold conditions especially in the early mornings.
Pretoria is famous for its blooming jacaranda trees and from late September to the middle of November the streets become lit up by the beautiful purple jacaranda flowers this surely is one of the most breathtaking scenes you are bound to experience in Pretoria.
Where To Stay Pretoria
Groenkloof Nature Reserve
Groenkloof Nature ReserveThis is a great place to enjoy nature and wildlife almost within the city itself, arrange to go on a guided tour at night. The reserve also offers moutain bike, orse, 4×4 and hiking trails for outdoor sporting enthusiasts.
It’s advised to make bookings up to a month in advance for overnight facilities.
Hennops 4×4 trails and hiking
This is a real rugged natural area designed entirely for the 4×4 junkies and outdoor enthusiasts; they have accommodation facilities in the form of cottages and campsites.
De Wildt 4×4 Campgrounds
This picturesque location is situated in the Magaliesberg Mountains between Pretoria North, Hartbeespoort and Brits.
Around Pretoria
Pretoria boasts many beautiful public parks and when the jacarandas are in bloom picnics are a must. Some of these include Burgers Park, Venning Park and Springbok Park. Other noteworthy places to visit include the Voortrekker Monument, the union building gardens, the Reetvlei Nature Reserve, the Pretoria Nature Reserve, the Pretoria National Botanical gardens, Kruger House Museum, National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, the Groenkloof Nature Reserve and the Loftus Versfeld Rugby Stadium. 4×4 hire Pretoria will enable you to experience all of this without hassle or worry.
Getting Around
Public transport in the Pretoria area is governed largely by buses, minivan taxis and trains from both the metro rail service and the Gautrain service. However many of these modes of transport will only get you to certain urban areas. If you want to experience the abundance of nature and wildlife within the Gauteng province 4×4 hire Pretoria is your only option. Many of the nature reserves are on private land and some of them will only offer self-driving options in terrain often not suitable for normal 2 wheel drive vehicles.
Length of Stay in Pretoria
2 weeks around the urban areas of Pretoria will suffice; however there is so much nature to explore as well as the sprawling urban area of Johannesburg nearby, 3 weeks would be ideal for a Johannesburg self-drive.
What to Pack for your Trip
It’s always great to be prepared, Pretoria can become rather biting in the winter months so make sure you pack some warm clothes if you plan on being there during this time of year. However it can get rather hot and dry in the summer months with many thunderstorms, so pack for warm weather but also be prepared for some rain. 4×4 hire Pretoria gives you a few more options to pack all the essentials needed for a South African outdoor adventure.
If you are going camping make sure to pack all the necessary extras as some lodges or campsites might be limited with certain amenities found in the city.
Hiring a 4×4 in Pretoria is a breeze, just fill an enquiry form on this page or contact one of our sales and travel experts today for concrete advice on the best way to experience the rugged outdoors.
