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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 st■ 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!

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.

Jan 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
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Ciao! Viva la Vida Loca! First Get-together for the New Year for our Pretoria Community. An Italian lunch at no better than the Italian Club in Pretoria. Enjoy good conversation coupled with Italia
It's the New Year 2025, and it's already in full swing. Let's meet at the Rosemary Hill venue and go for the 11km walk/ hike and go for a bite to eat at this delightful venue afterwards. The suggest

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    From United States of America, living in Pretoria
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    From United States of America, living in Pretoria
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    From United States of America, living in Pretoria
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    From United States of America, living in Pretoria
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    From United States of America, living in Pretoria

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Nicknamed “Jacaranda City” for the thousands of jacaranda trees that bloom every October in the city, Pretoria can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Pretoria? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Pretoria’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the administrative capital of South Africa has to offer, from the National Cultural History Museum, where you can learn all about the peoples and cultures of South Africa, to the Union Buildings, the residence of the South African president, with their lovely gardens, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Pretoria and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Pretoria.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Pretoria and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Pretoria Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Pretoria at Our Events

Our community in Pretoria is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Pretoria’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the Garden Route, a scenic stretch along the south-east coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in South Africa nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Pretoria!