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InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Pretoria

Hello to all Americans in Pretoria! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Pretoria? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Pretoria which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

Although Pretoria has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Pretoria, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Pretoria

7,773

members in Pretoria

298

American members

monthly events

118

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Connect at Our Events in Pretoria

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Pretoria. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Pretoria. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Pretoria.

InterNations Pretoria: Taiwan Carnival

2. May 2026, 12:00

8 attendees

🎉 2026 Taiwan Carnival 台灣嘉年華 🎉 One day. One place. Experience Taiwan in South Africa. 在南非，一天帶你玩遍台灣 🇹🇼 ✨ FREE ENTRY 免費入場｜Everyone is welcome! ⸻ 🎊 10th Anniversary Celebrating 10 years of Taiwan Carnival in South Africa！ 👉 If you’ve never been — this is the year to come ⸻ 🍜 Eat Taste au

InterNations Pretoria: Smuts Koppie Walk & Breakfast

24. May 2026, 09:00

4 attendees

Let's visit the former South African Stateman's property and go for a beautiful hike and enjoy a sumptious breakfast. Jan Smuts was an avid nature lover and we will visit Smuts Koppie's Grasslands. Grasslands are the source of all our staple foods. Smuts fingergrass (Digitarua smutsii or eranthia)

InterNations Pretoria: Walk, Brunch & Cookie Decor

27. June 2026, 09:00

1 attendees

There's a 5 km walk / hike though forest and hills where the decisive Battle of Diamond Hill in the South African war took place in 1900. Brunch awaits on our return with a sense of relief of where we have come today. At this quaint coffee shop we have the opportunity to decorate biscuits for R 10

InterNations Pretoria Natural History Museum

25. July 2026, 09:00

4 attendees

The National Museum of Natural History was founded as the Staatsmuseum in 1892 and is the oldest in the Country. The Museum has a vast range of exhibits that including hundreds of taxidermied birds and animals, amazing collections of insects and butterflies, and a valuable geological Collection.

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Our Global Partners

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!