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    Pretoria National Botanical Garden

    Posted by csmith7 24 November 2009

    Spread over nearly 80 hectares, these gardens in the east of the city is a perfect sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city. Extensive trails make it great for walking and birdwatchers will have a good time sighting the many different species. The Mokha restuarant overlooks the wetlands and serves great food, especially the buffet on Sundays, in beautiful surrounds. A section is dedicated to African medicinal plants and provides a interesting insight into South African culture.

    www.sanbi.org/frames/pretoriafram.htm
    Just of the N4 motorway heading east
    2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria
    Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001
    Tel:+27 12 843 5172/3/4

    Google map: tinyurl.com/yh94ans

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    National Zoological Gardens

    Posted by csmith7 24 November 2009

    It is wonderful to have such a beautiful zoo so close to the city centre. The facilities for the animals is great and you don't get that depressed feeling you often get when visiting zoos. A cable car ride takes you up to the hill which provides the setting for the lion and tiger enclosures and also gives you great views over Pretoria. A few historic monuments are also scattered throughout the gardens. Outside is a small African craft market. A great way to spend a day with kids.

    www.zoo.ac.za
    232 Boom St, Box 754, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa

    Google map: tinyurl.com/ygaz672

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