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People at the Pretoria Farmers Market

11 Best Farmers’ Markets in Pretoria

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Last updated: 18.09.2025 - Tired of wilted supermarket vegetables and plastic-wrapped produce? Pretoria's thriving farmers market scene offers something revolutionary: food that was growing in soil yesterday and community connections you can't find in any grocery aisle. ... Continue Reading
Busstop 7 signage at the entrance

Busstop7 Open Air Market Review

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Last updated: 28.08.2025 - Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you least expect them. Driving out to what I assumed would be 'just another small market' on the R50, I had no idea I was about to find one of the most vibrant Sunday afternoon experiences in the Pretoria area. ... Continue Reading
A group of people next to the Bull at Padstal Equestria Pretoria

Padstal Equestria (The Grove Mall) Review

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Last updated: 26.08.2025 - Forget polite dinners and quiet celebrations – my friend's 40th birthday bash exploded into a night of laughter, creative drinks courtesy of the legendary Christian at Padstal Equestria, and even a spontaneous dance-off that might have been fueled by good company or something a little stronger; this wasn't just a get-together, it was a full-blown Padstal experience, and let me tell you, you need to go hungry, thirsty, and ready for anything. ... Continue Reading
At Adventure Zone Zip lining over the Muningi Gorge just outside Cullinan

Adventure Zone Zip-line, Cullinan Review

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Last updated: 31.07.2025 - It was a friend's 40th birthday, and I thought throwing some adventure into the celebrations would be a good idea. The activity of choice was a 1.5 km zip-line experience. The venue was Adventure Zone, just outside Cullinan. It was selected because it was close—a 60km drive from Centurion. We drove via the N4 and took the R515 offramp. Then, we drove through Rayton and Cullinan, and about 18km outside, Cullinan was where all the fun and games were taking place. ... Continue Reading
Feeding a Horse on the Friends of Magalies Hiking Trails Hike

41 Pretoria Hiking Trails – Updated List

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Last updated: 15.07.2025 - Looking for hiking trails in Pretoria? Welcome to version 3.0. This guide features 41 hiking trails in the Pretoria area, including Centurion, Dinokeng, Cullinan, Rayton and Bronkhorstspruit. This is an updated list of hiking trails I have discovered over the past few years. I have hiked some of them and have yet to explore others. I have also made videos of some of the trails, so be sure to check them out. Watching the videos will give you a better idea of what to expect from these trails. ... Continue Reading