Wonderboom, Pretoria

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Wonderboom, Pretoria

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Jacaranda Trees lining a suburban road in Pretoria

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Wonderboom lies just on the other side of the Wonderboom Nature Reserve of the city centre; neighbour to Magalieskruin, Montana and Annlin in the northern suburbs of Pretoria.

The pretty suburb lies ideally minutes from some of Pretoria's main attractions - the State Theatre, the Kruger Museum, Melrose House, the Pretoria Zoo and further afield the Voortrekker Monument, Smuts House Museum and Freedom Park. But the major advantage to staying in Wonderboom, nestled at the foot of the Magaliesberg as it is, is that it is on the main route to the Kruger National Park. Wonderboom also has its very own airport used mostly for light aircraft and the Pretoria Flying Club.

The Wonderboom Nature Reserve should be high on the itinerary list, even if it is only for a few hours, to catch a glimpse of the incredible wild fig trees after which the reserve is named. The 200 hectare reserve has a 1 000 year old specimen that was reputed to be so large that it provided shade for 1 000 people at a time, or, in those days, 22 ox-wagons. But a fire and parasite infection meant that the tree today is a shadow of its former self, despite having rooted further 'daughter' trees around the original specimen from its branches.

Whilst in the mood for nature, and perhaps to prepare for the journey inland to game farms further afield, the Onderstepoort Nature Reserve is also worth a visit, particularly as it forms part of an area of rehabilitated bushveld and provides some wonderful birding opportunities.

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Kruger House Museum

The last house in which President Paul Kruger was to live, between 1883 and 1901, before he left South Africa to go into exile in Europe, the Kruger House Museum lies just a few blocks from Church square, where his bronze statue takes centre stage facing the Palace of Justice. The beautiful Victorian style home was ... more information

Melrose House

A beautiful example of Victorian architecture. The Peace Treaty of Vereeniging which ended the Anglo-Boer War was signed here in 1902. Today, Melrose House is a museum containing period furniture. Melrose House offers visitors guided tours by appointment, a clay tennis court, a reference library and a ... more information

South African State Theatre

The huge State Theatre complex in Church Street in Pretoria / Tshwane, with its five theatres and huge public square, opened in 1981 as a non-profit, government funded company famous for lavish productions that saw overseas opera singers and ballet dancers grace the huge main stage ... more information

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 the Magalies Mountain range, the Wonderboom Nature Reserve lies to the north of the city - a 200 hectare reserve that has as its heart a 1 000 year old specimen... more information

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Horse Riding at Voortrekker Monument

Where: Groenkloof, Pretoria
How much (per person): On Request

Cape Riding Horse offers the best trails rides and allow you to enjoy nature at its best. Experienced and inexperienced riders will have enj ... more information

See the Retief Obelisk

Where: Groenkloof
How much (per person): R1 to R100

The Retief Obelisk designed by architects Meiring, Naudé, Lötter and Botha stands tall on the site of The Voortrekker Monument and Nature Re ... more information

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Restaurants in Wonderboom

Villa San Giovanni Ristorante

Where: Wonderboom

Immerse yourself in the flavours of Italy at the Villa San Giovanni Restaurant. Each dish has been designed and perfected by chef and namesake, Giovanni Maiorana, and reflects his passion for the food ... more information

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Events and/or Festivals in Wonderboom

Agape Half Marathon

Location: Wonderboom
Duration: 1 day

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event starts: 05 November 2013
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