Eloffsdal, Pretoria
Pretoria's Eloffsdal lies in the initial sprawl of the Jacaranda City's northern suburbs, this side of the lower hills of the Magaliesberg that divide Wonderboom South from suburbs like Magalieskruin. Whilst Eloffsdal won't set the pulse racing as far as aesthetics are concerned, it is popular with the medical fraternity of Pretoria because of its close proximity to Pretoria's Academic Hospital and two other hospitals - Eugene Marais and Moot.
And Eloffsdal is within easy reach of the centre of Pretoria, where the Zoo (more formally known as the National Zoological Gardens), amongst a myriad other highlights like Church Square, Kruger House Museum, Melrose House, the South African Reserve Bank, the National Cultural History Museum, the State Theatre, the Union Buildings (just on the outskirts of the centre but not difficult to reach) and a selection of tours around the city.
The Wonderboom Nature Reserve is just north of Eloffsdal, on the other side of the Magaliesberg, and a welcome break when staying in this part of the city. There is a gorgeous but huge fig (also known as the wonderboom or miracle tree, hence the name) that is reputed to have provided shade for no fewer than 1000 people at one stage of its life, which today is a lot smaller due to time and a rather awful parasite infestation. But around it are several 'daughter' trees that have rooted themselves.
And don't forget the Voortrekker Monument on the other side of the centre of the city. No matter what your views on Apartheid, this monument, with some of the finest sculpture work in the country, is well worth a visit. You can climb to the very top gallery, if 119 odd steps is not daunting, from where views over the city are pretty spectacular.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Hampton House
Hampton House is a popular and well appointed guest house with five luxury rooms that are named after Scottish Isles. Our spacious rooms feature ...

250onIndus
250onIndus offers accommodation in Waterkloof Ridge. The recently renovated house is within close driving distance of the University of Pretoria ...

Castello di Monte
Shrouded by a beautiful garden with lavender bushes and olive trees in the front and lemon trees with a trellised garden at the back, the stucco ...

Foundry Guest Lodge
Nestled within 4 hectares of lush, indigenous trees, The Foundry Lodge offers a serene retreat for those seeking exceptional accommodation in Pre...

Ciara Lodge
Ciara Lodge is a lovely place to stay and assures you of a great atmosphere. The thatched accommodation are fully equipped for and furnished to a...

PhysEQFiT Guesthouse
Situated a mere 20 minutes outside of Centurion, PhysEQFiT Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation for up to 12 guests. Here you are near to ...

The Regency Aparthotel
The Regency Aparthotel offers modern air-conditioned one-bedroom apartments that each contain an en-suite bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, din...

Mereke Manor
Mereke Manor is a guest house re-imagining accommodation in Centurion for business and leisure travellers. Our boutique guest lodge is your escap...

The Thatch Haven Guest House
The Thatch Haven Guest House in Centurion, is only a 20 minute drive from OR Tambo Airport and accessible to all main highways. From here you are...
Noteworthy attractions

Irene Country Club
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Waterkloof Golf Club
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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
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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
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