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Pretoria · Every October to November
Jacaranda season
Seventy thousand jacarandas turn the capital purple for a few weeks each spring.
On now until November 15
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Johannesburg for October 1 to November 15, 2026, round trips of 2 to 5 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Early mornings give the best light and empty streets.
- Combine with a night or two in the Magaliesberg or a Kruger flight from Lanseria.
- OR Tambo is 45 minutes from Pretoria by car or the Gautrain to Hatfield.
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