Nicci’s guidebook of Pretoria
Neighborhoods
A beautiful area in the east of Pretoria, with lots of estates, golf courses and malls. The Silver Lakes Golf Course is famous in Pretoria and well worth a visit if you're an avid golfer.
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Silver Lakes Golf Estate
27 Pebble Beach DrA beautiful area in the east of Pretoria, with lots of estates, golf courses and malls. The Silver Lakes Golf Course is famous in Pretoria and well worth a visit if you're an avid golfer.
Food scene
Not as good as the real thing but its a nice place to grab a few cold ones, while the kids play.
A lovely little local pub just around the corner from us. Great atmosphere, massive portions and the beers are cold!
Malt Bar&Grill
A lovely little local pub just around the corner from us. Great atmosphere, massive portions and the beers are cold!
@ The Beach
2 Boschkop RdAn off road park run every saturday at 8 followed by a huge arrange of food and drinks at the Market. On the last saturday of every month they have a free "sweety hunt" for the kids so grab your head torches and come for some fun.
P.s also great for mountain biking and they hire bikes there so you don't even need to bring your own.
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Cowhouse Market
Ridge RoadAn off road park run every saturday at 8 followed by a huge arrange of food and drinks at the Market. On the last saturday of every month they have a free "sweety hunt" for the kids so grab your head torches and come for some fun.
P.s also great for mountain biking and they hire bikes there so you don't even need to bring your own.
The closer cow house market is more convenient but this market is certainly worth the drive.
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Irene Village Market
7 Nelson RdThe closer cow house market is more convenient but this market is certainly worth the drive.
Dancing
If you want to experience a traditional afrikaans dance hall this one certainly wont dissapoint. 'Lang-arm" at its best!
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Weiveld
1 Zwavelpoort StIf you want to experience a traditional afrikaans dance hall this one certainly wont dissapoint. 'Lang-arm" at its best!
Sightseeing
An interesting historical tour right on our door step. Definitely worth a visit.
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Sammy Marks Museum
An interesting historical tour right on our door step. Definitely worth a visit.
Stunning nature reserve with a broad range of native wildlife, plus hiking trails & scenic views
Fairie Glen Nature Reserve Reception
Stunning nature reserve with a broad range of native wildlife, plus hiking trails & scenic views
Whether you're a runner or not you should do the prak run even just to enjoy the views. 8am every Saturday 2 Cussonia Street. Free entry for the park runners after 8am you pay to enter the gardens.
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Botanical Garden parkrun
2 Cussonia AveWhether you're a runner or not you should do the prak run even just to enjoy the views. 8am every Saturday 2 Cussonia Street. Free entry for the park runners after 8am you pay to enter the gardens.
The Rietvlei Nature Reserve is located in Pretoria and is about 4,000 hectares in size, definitely worth a visit. At only R59 pp its definitely worth the drive.
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Rietvlei-Naturreservat
14 Game Reserve AvenueThe Rietvlei Nature Reserve is located in Pretoria and is about 4,000 hectares in size, definitely worth a visit. At only R59 pp its definitely worth the drive.
Besides its rich history it also boasts beautiful views of pretoria, lovely gardens to sit and relax and friendly ice cream vendors to quench the heat.
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Union Buildings
Besides its rich history it also boasts beautiful views of pretoria, lovely gardens to sit and relax and friendly ice cream vendors to quench the heat.
I have a confession, I unfairly judged the Afrikaans until I visited this historical site, its not only a beautiful venue with breathtaking views but it sheds incredible light on the plight of the boer and is well worth every South African and Tourist visiting.
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Voortrekker Monument
Eeufees RoadI have a confession, I unfairly judged the Afrikaans until I visited this historical site, its not only a beautiful venue with breathtaking views but it sheds incredible light on the plight of the boer and is well worth every South African and Tourist visiting.
Whether you're a mountain biker, 4x4 adventurer, hiker or just wanting to go somewhere for a braai, grownkloof nature reserve has loads to offer.
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Groenkloof-Naturreservat
Christina De Wit AvenueWhether you're a mountain biker, 4x4 adventurer, hiker or just wanting to go somewhere for a braai, grownkloof nature reserve has loads to offer.
A gorgeous statue of the late Nelson Mandela overlooks the hills of pretoria. Definitely worth a visit...
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Nelson Mandela Statue | Union Buildings
A gorgeous statue of the late Nelson Mandela overlooks the hills of pretoria. Definitely worth a visit...
Exhibits featuring regional archaeological finds, paintings and more..
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Naturhistorisches Museum
432 Paul Kruger StExhibits featuring regional archaeological finds, paintings and more..
Entertainment for the kids
A good hours drive to get there and I would aim to be there by 8.30 to get into the cues, but Gold Reef City is worth every cent.
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Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
Northern Parkway RoadA good hours drive to get there and I would aim to be there by 8.30 to get into the cues, but Gold Reef City is worth every cent.
Tipps für Reisende
Mit Kindern reisen
Travelling from abroad? Pack your kids birth certificates...
https://www.capetown.travel/travelling-to-south-africa-with-children/
Verkehrsmittel
Guatrain to the Hatfield station
If you're coming from O.R Tambo and you don't have a car. Catch the Gautrain to the Hatfield station and then its R150 to catch an Uber to The Blyde.
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Bring a costume in order to swim.
The Blyde wont allow anyone to swim naked or in clothes, regardless if its a child. Please pack a proper bathing suit in order to enjoy the beach and the crystal lagoon.
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Mamelodi Township
We are on the edge of Mamelodi township and although it is perfectly safe at The Blyde we wouldn't recommend venturing into Mamelodi on your own, especially not at night.
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Value Mart stores...
If you're looking to save on a big grocery shop for meat, fish, chicken or sweets there are factory shops just up the road in Silverton: 240 Simon Vermooten Rd.
For discounted clothing stores visi the Atterbury Value Mart at: 2001 Atterbury Rd, Faerie Glen.