Pretoria Gardens, Pretoria
Interesting that a suburb should be named after gardens without an official garden in sight. But once one begins consulting the history books, the reason for this suburb's name becomes more evident.
Pretoria Gardens developed at the same time in history as Daspoort, Rietondale and Waterkloof - around 1904 - at more-or-less the same time as Pretoria's sewerage system was introduced and an opera house was officially opened.
But two further reasons are said to have contributed to its development as a neighbourhood: it served as an alternative to those who had to give up their homes when the building of the Union Buildings began (the Union Buildings were completed in 1913) and an influx of retired farmers to the town contributed further to its size between 1928 and 1934.
The 'gardens' probably refer to the size of the average erf in the suburb as they remain rather large even today. As a result the suburb, which lies on the north of the Witwaters hill range, is well established, its streets lined with older trees. Most of its homes are modern, the original 'gardens' probably subdivided to make way for the boom of latter years.
Pretoria Gardens lies immediately opposite the Tshwane University of Technology with easy access on to E'skia Mphahlele Drive. It is a mere fourteen minutes' drive to the centre of Pretoria with access to many attractions like Paul Kruger House, the Transvaal Museum, the State Theatre, the Pretoria Zoo and the Union Buildings.
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Mangwa Valley Game Lodge
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Ngena Guest House
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Osborne House
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The Aviary
The Aviary offers accommodation where you can enjoy a tranquil getaway while still being in close proximity to Pretoria and all the attractions a...

N&A Guest House
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Ula Guesthouse
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The Blades
The Blades is an exclusive hotel situated on a 10 hectare expanse of untamed Bushveld. Built on the banks of the Roodeplaat dam, The Blades offer...

Duke and Duchess Boutique Hotel
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Cullinan Luxury Cottages
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Things to do in the area

Market On Main
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Mariamman Temple
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The Javett Art Centre
Staying overnight in Pretoria gives visitors so many opportunities to experience the culture and beauty of South Africa. The University of Pretor...
Noteworthy attractions

Irene Country Club
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Waterkloof Golf Club
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Pretoria Country Club
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Pretoria Golf Club
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Silver Lakes Golf Course
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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
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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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