Bon Accord, Pretoria
The Pretoria suburb of Bon Accord, which is French for 'good will', lies to the east of the Bon Accord dam close to Onderstepoort. Bon Accord lies far north enough of the city centre of Pretoria to be regarded as rural, and indeed this part of Pretoria does not conform to your usual street-lined, leafy-treed streets.
Out here there are mostly small holdings, the surrounding vegetation almost bushveld like, with acacia thorn trees and savannah-like vistas. The Kolonnade shopping centre might be out this way but you would be forgiven for thinking that most of it still belongs to the African bush, particularly as there are some accommodation options offering bushveld escapes out here, with thatched roofs and the whole 'bush' experience. Others offer 'country escapes'. Great to know that you can flee the city so fast.
And yet, you are close enough to Pretoria to still enjoy what the city, particularly the city centre, has to offer. The Union Buildings, for instance, are only 20 kilometres from here. The beautiful buildings, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, are a must-see for any visitor to Pretoria, and the terraced gardens also worth a trip.
Other city centre attractions include the Kruger House, just a few blocks from Church square, where President Paul Kruger lived until 1901, the South African Reserve Bank, quite an extraordinary building, the State Theatre, the Transvaal Museum, where the famous hominid fossil known as 'Mrs Ples' is housed, even if you don't have access to it, and the Voortrekker Monument.
Not far from Bon Accord are both the De Onderstepoort Private Nature Reserve and the Wonderboom Nature Reserve. The latter is home to a wild fig tree that is over 1 000 years old.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
J-Cups Guest House
J-Cups Guest House offers comfortable accommodation in Centurion. Choose from our Double, Single or Family Rooms all offered on a bed and breakfa...
Brooklyn Place Guest House
Brooklyn Place Guesthouse has been restored and offers accommodation in a seven bedrooms with real old-world English charm and appeal. The Guesth...
Bed & Breakfast In Hatfield
Bed & Breakfast in Hatfield is serenely tucked away in the secluded part of Hatfield, Pretoria. Luxury accommodation and warm hospitality will ma...
Menlyn Maine 518
Menlyn Maine 518 is a studio apartment furnished with a Queen-size bed. The kitchen is fully equipped for self catering. There is a comfortable l...
Centurion Golf Suites Boca Walk
Centurion Golf Suites Boca Walk offers eight luxury en-suite rooms thoughtfully appointed to ensure a relaxed and comfortable stay. All of our de...
Union Guest House
Union Guest House is located in Muckleneuk. Our Pretoria guesthouse incorporates fine amenities and excellent location, while still maintaining a...
Falcons Rest
Falcons Rest is a multi-storey apartment sleeping four guests. There is also a separate suite for an additional two guests which can be booked wi...
25 On Catherine
25 on Catherine is situated just outside of the busy city of Pretoria. We've got you covered with a comfortable stay, hearty meals, and facilitie...
Goodey's Guesthouse
Situated in the beautiful Jacaranda-lined Amos Street in the tranquil suburb of Colbyn, one of Pretoria's oldest suburbs, Goodey's Guest House of...
Things to do in the area
Market On Main
Market on Main Johannesburg saw such resounding success in the City of Gold (Gauteng) that the city of Pretoria has followed suit and was proud t...
Noteworthy attractions
Irene Country Club
The Irene Golf Club has one of the most attractive golf courses imaginable, next to Van der Byl Farm in the small, leafy village of Irene. Irene ...
Waterkloof Golf Club
Waterkloof Golf Club is also the home of South African cricketing icon, AB De Villiers. Waterkloof is situated on the undulating slopes of Pretor...
Pretoria Country Club
Founded in 1910, the Pretoria Country Club nestles in the scenic beauty of Waterkloof, one of the city’s most prestigious suburbs. Over the years...
Pretoria Golf Club
Pretoria Golf Club, or Pretoria West as it is popularly known, is steeped in history. It was established in 1894, which makes it the oldest club ...
Silver Lakes Golf Course
Silver Lakes Country Club is part of an upmarket residential estate which is situated in genuine Bushveld country, 20 kilometres to the east of P...
Wingate Park Country Club
Lush and luxuriant in the wet summer months and well groomed throughout the year, the championship Wingate Park course has been rated among the t...
Woodhill Golf Course
Woodhill Country Club and residential estate is situated in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria and the layout consists of two very different halves ...
Wonderboom Nature Reserve
Named after the wild fig (Ficus salicifolia) Wonderboom, for which the reserve is famous, and which grows at the foot of the northern slopes of t...
Pretoria Tours
Pretoria also serves as one of the country’s three capital cities, officially the executive or administrative capital. With plenty to see and do ...
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