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
Mont Paradiso
When reaching your destination at Mont Paradiso you will be welcomed by the most breathtaking views. With only nature around you and the city at ...
Stay2Live Groenkloof
Stay2Live Groenkloof offers lovely accommodation in five luxury apartments. All apartments have DStv, uncapped internet access, secure parking an...
Chapter One
Chapter One overnight cottage is situated in Montana Park in Pretoria. The cottage can accommodate up to four guests and is ideal for leisure, bu...
360 Eastwoods Guesthouse
360 Eastwoods is situated in the heart of Arcadia, one of the oldest and most loved suburbs of Pretoria. Accommodation is offered in six fully fu...
298 on 34th
298 on 34th is a quaint garden cottage located on the owners property in Villieria. The cottage has one bedroom with two single beds which you co...
La Frans Guesthouse
Enjoy the warm hospitality at La Frans Guest House in Pretoria in one of the most attractive suburbs north of the city. Located in Karenpark, La ...
Maribelle's Bed & Breakfast
Maribelle's offers affordable accommodation in three luxury en suite rooms all with separate entrance and private living area. Situated in a tran...
De Oude Herberg B&B
At De Oude Herberg you can enjoy luxurious 4 star accommodation at very reasonable prices. The atmosphere is intimate, stylish and warm, yet info...
Comfort Guest House
Comfort Guest House in Menlo Park, Pretoria, offers guests a true home-from-home accommodation experience in spacious and comfortable rooms. The ...
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
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