Scenic spot introduction:

The Voortrekker Monument was established to commemorate the Great Migration of the Boers, South Africa's pioneers, from 1834 to 1835. It is also a museum of South African history. The unique architectural design of the memorial hall and the beautiful nature reserve scenery allow visitors to learn about the history of South Africa and enjoy a visual feast at the same time.

Attractions distribution:

The exterior of the memorial hall is decorated with sculptures of four leaders and a bronze statue. The interior is divided into three floors. The first floor hall is mainly for relief sculptures introducing the history of South Africa; the underground floor is a sarcophagus and exhibition room commemorating the battle between whites and blacks in South Africa; the second floor is It is a wide observation deck where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the urban scenery and the nature reserve. There are also many attractions in the nature reserve where the memorial hall is located. The rich plant resources, bronze sculptures reflecting culture, etc. all make people deeply aware of the extensive natural resources and long history and culture of South Africa.

Scenic spot features:

Visit, study, history, nature, wildlife, memorials, museums, nature reserves
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: South Africa 10-Day Travel Guide 2017
  • Walking Alone: South Africa, the Rainbow Country → Walking in South Africa
  • Beijing Sunset: Mysterious South African Journey (Part 1) → Johannesburg, Pretoria

travelling guideline:

Recommended restaurants: La Perla, Oude Kaap Restaurant, Camelot, Diep in die Berg and Godfather, etc.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialty products) Indian cotton skirts, African carvings, etc.

(Specialties) Braaivleis sausage grill, steak.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Africa > South Africa > Pretoria

How to get there:

You can go directly to Pretoria from the Johannesburg Airport. There are short buses from the airport every hour, which takes about 50 minutes.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Official website of the scenic spot:

www.voortrekkermon.org.za

Scenic spot telephone:

(012) 326 6770 / 325 7885 / 325 0477

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