Pretoria and The Cullinan Mine - Full-Day Tour

Explore the Cullinan mine and the administrative capital known as the “Jacaranda City” – Pretoria. The Cullinan mine has given South Africa some 25% of stones known to have weight of more than 400 carats. We take you through a discovery of “Jacaranda City” – Pretoria, a city of tree-lined avenues with fascinating architecture and historical monuments such as Paul Kruger House, the Union Buildings and the Voortrekker Monument. A discovery not to be missed.

South Africa’s Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the president and are located in Tshwane. Though not in the centre of Pretoria the Union Buildings occupy the highest point of Pretoria and constitute a South African national heritage site.

The Kruger house was built in 1884. Paul Kruger took a leading role in the Transvaal War against Britain in 1889-1881. At the age of 57 Kruger was elected President of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) and took up residence at Kruger House in Pretoria.

The majestic Voortrekker Monument is situated in the Pretoria (Tshwane) region in a nature reserve. It is a unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaners and is situated in a beautiful setting.

The Cullinan/Premier Diamond Mine is situated 40km east of Pretoria in the town of Cullinan. This tour covers the history of the mine, mining methods and the geological processes that are responsible for the creation of diamonds.