Making your way to Pretoria
December is high summer in South Africa — pack light layers, sunscreen, and your dancing shoes.
OR Tambo (JNB)
The closest international airport. Pretoria is roughly 45 minutes north by car or Gautrain. Lanseria (HLA) is a good alternative for domestic flights.
Cars & rides
Uber and Bolt run reliably across Pretoria. If you'd like to explore further afield (Kruger, the Cradle of Humankind), we recommend hiring a car for a day or two.
Where to stay
Bed & breakfasts and hotels in Brooklyn, Menlo Park, Menlyn and Lynnwood, all around R1 000+ per person per night. Rates are indicative — please confirm when booking.
Menlyn Boutique Hotel
From ~R1 800 pp / nightSleek five-star rooms attached to Menlyn Park — spa, rooftop pool and easy parking.
The Capital Menlyn Maine
From ~R1 200 pp / nightModern apartment-style suites with a gym and pool deck, minutes from the highway.
Southern Sun Pretoria
From ~R1 100 pp / nightReliable full-service hotel with restaurant and secure parking.
Casa Toscana Lodge
From ~R1 300 pp / nightTuscan-style guest lodge with gardens, pool and a much-loved breakfast.
Villa Sterne Boutique Hotel
From ~R1 700 pp / nightArt-filled boutique hotel and spa on a quiet Brooklyn street.
Fusion Boutique Hotel
From ~R1 200 pp / nightSmall, design-led guest house with generous suites and a leafy courtyard.
Brooklyn Guest Houses
From ~R1 400 pp / nightThree elegant houses across one block — great for family groups booking together.
Ivy Bush Guest House
From ~R1 000 pp / nightQuiet upmarket B&B with big rooms, pool and off-street parking.
Menlyn Manor Guest House
From ~R1 100 pp / nightBoutique B&B a short drive from Menlyn, breakfast included.
Castello di Monte
From ~R2 200 pp / nightDramatic castle-style luxury boutique hotel — worth the splurge.
Book flights and accommodation early — December is peak season in South Africa.