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Tshwane
Named after Chief Tshwane, 'We are all the same', this is the nation's administrative and diplomatic capital. 134 embassies. 6,368km² metropolitan area. Only city in the world with a Big 5 game reserve within its boundaries. Affectionately known as the Home of Jazz. Hub for science, technology, knowledge, and industry.
At a glance
🏛️134 embassies, most diplomatic city outside Brussels
🦁Only city in the world with Big 5 within city limits
🔬CSIR International Convention Centre, premier academic conference venue
🌿Kievits Kroon, award-winning rural conference retreat
🗿Pretoria CBD: Union Buildings, Freedom Park, Mandela statue
Largest venues
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Heritage sites
🏛️Union Buildings, Mandela inauguration site, 9m bronze statue, gardens
🏛️Freedom Park, monument to democracy and reconciliation
🏛️Church Square, 19th century historical buildings, Paul Kruger statue
🏛️Cullinan Diamond Mine, oldest diamond pipe in the world
Unique experiences
✨Dinokeng Game Reserve, first free-roaming Big 5 reserve next to urbanised area
✨Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris (+27 11 705 3201)
✨Tswaing Crater, 220,000-year old meteorite impact crater
Food
🍽️Fumo (Authentic Italian, Pretoria #1)
🍽️La Pentola (Mediterranean Fusion)
🍽️Kream Restaurant (Upmarket Contemporary)
🍽️Moyo Fountains (Fine Dining, Pan-African)
Nightlife
🌙The Blue Room Hatfield (Live Jazz & Music)
🌙Moloko Pretoria Club (Premium Entertainment)
🌙Menlyn Park Shopping Centre (300+ tenants)
🌙Centurion Mall (200+ stores, open-air)
Annual events
📅Mams Arts Festival (June)
📅Robertson Wine Valley Festival (August)
📅Spring Day Music Explosion (August)
📅Mandela Remembrance Walk (December)
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Meeting Planner’s Guide
Venue capacity tables, transport and airport orientation, and essential delegate information, the full GCEB reference.
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