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How to Fall in Love with Summer in Pretoria All Over Again

Renate Engelbrecht / January 24, 2026

We’re ignoring the fact that summer is slowly making way for colder weather and making the most of the warmer days in the Jacaranda City. These outdoor adventures, waterside experiences, ice cream spots and soda floats will help you fall in love with summer in Pretoria all over again.

Fall In Love with Summer in Pretoria with the Ultimate Outdoor Adventures

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Long summer days and good weather make it easy to spend more time outdoors in Pretoria. Whether you’re taking the kids for a relaxed family day out, enjoying a sunny, summer date, being adventurous with friends, or engaging with some animal friends, there’s an outdoor activity for every summer mood.

Explore The Best Waterparks and Waterside Experiences in Pretoria This Summer

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From splash-filled family fun to thrilling dam adventures and peaceful fishing spots, this guide highlights the best places to cool off, unwind and enjoy the waterside experiences in Pretoria.

Summer creates the perfect opportunity for water fun and these waterparks and waterside experiences in Pretoria offer something for everyone. From family splash zones to relaxing waterfall escapes, plan your perfect day out and enjoy the water in and around the city.

Find the Coolest Scoops of Ice Cream in Pretoria

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Whether it is ice cream, gelato, sorbet, kulfi, soft serve, frozen yoghurt, sherbet, granita, dondurma or shaved ice, humans hold an enduring fascination with one of the most sought-after treats right across the globe.

Fortunately, ice cream has transformed from ‘beach holiday treat’ to mainstream indulgence and Pretoria’s got some sweet spots for an icy scoop or three.

Let These Fizzy Ice Cream Floats Make You Fall in Love with Summer in Pretoria

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Craving a hint of nostalgia mixed with a pinch of newness? Look no further than the trendy retake of the old-fashioned float, with some of the best floats in Pretoria.

Soft drinks have undergone significant changes since their initial invention. In the early days, options were limited to the ubiquitous Cola and a few other colours and flavours. However, there are hundreds of soft drinks available these days, and while adding a scoop of ice cream to the mix does not work as well in all the new flavours, South Africans do love a good float!

Whether it’s a classic float or fun out on a boat, these adventures – whether for foodies or explorers – are sure to make you fall in love with summer in Pretoria all over again!

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