The South African city of Pretoria is a cultural and historical treasure trove. While Pretoria is certainly not short on entertainment options, sometimes it’s nice to escape the city for a while. There are many potential weekend getaway destinations within a reasonable driving distance of Pretoria. If you’re looking for a place to get away to the country or a place to go on an exciting adventure, you’ll be able to find both in the area around Pretoria. Here are 6 weekend getaways in Pretoria.
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1. Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate, Kameeldrift-East
First on our list of weekend getaways in Pretoria. Get whisked away to the Kameeldrift-East Winelands for a night of romance. Kievits Kroon is a luxury country estate on 16 acres just outside of Pretoria, South Africa, perfect for hosting events and retreats. The estate was built in 1997 and originally featured a dedicated chapel that was a popular wedding venue; however, the chapel has since been renovated into a flexible event space.
2. Sun Deck Lodge, Hartbeespoort
Enjoy a luxurious night in the heart of Hartbeespoort for two. The staff at Sun Deck Lodge goes out of their way to ensure that each guest has a pleasant stay by keeping the rooms spotless at all times. A trip here for pleasure is sure to be memorable. In addition to being close to popular shopping and dining destinations, they are also not far from a well-known reptile and animal park. For those of you feeling artistic, the premises are surrounded by art galleries! Within 45 minutes of the Hartbeespoort Dam, you’ll find the Sun Deck Lodge, conveniently situated in the picturesque town of Schoemansville.
3. Kololo Game Reserve, Waterberg, Limpopo
Take a break in the Waterberg Region of Limpopo at the luxurious Kololo Game Lodge. Located in our country’s northernmost province, the Kololo Game Reserve is a sight to behold. The area’s mountains, gorges, cliffs, wetlands, and streams provide a plethora of plant life with ideal conditions for growth, making for a picturesque setting for a picnic. The vast savannah with its rivers, forests, and rocky outcrops is waiting to welcome you, and it is teeming with a wide variety of animals just waiting to be explored (which, by the way, you can do from either of the two observation decks at the on-site restaurants).
4. Zebra Nature Reserve, Cullinan
Make Zebra Nature Reserve the destination of your next safari getaway! Wildlife from the plains and many different kinds of birds can be found in this 400-hectare nature reserve. The Big Five can also be seen at the nearby Dinokeng Game Reserve. Getting lost in the lodge’s scenery is a great way to forget about work for a while. Located on a private game reserve and nestled amid dense foliage, guests feel far away from modern civilisation and the stress of work and personal life. Zebras, antelope, wildebeest, and other wildlife, as well as a variety of birds, are all possible sightings during a nature drive or even just around the property, where you will be staying for your vacation (curious game graze close by).
5. Buffalo Chalets, Marloth Park
This is the ideal experience if you want to spend time with friends or your family in the great outdoors. Visit Marloth Park and take in the rural setting. Spend time in nature, breathe in the clean air, and observe the magnificent animals that call this stunning nation home. Take a safari to increase your sense of connection to the natural world. The options available to you are the Vlakvark chalet or the Zebra chalet.
Vlakvark has two rooms and can sleep up to five people. Downstairs, the first room has a double bed and a small kitchenette with a fridge, two-plate gas stove, microwave, toaster, beverage-making amenities, cutlery, and crockery in addition to pre-paid air conditioning and a ceiling fan. There is a shower, sink, and toilet in the bathroom. A Double and Single Bed are in the second room, which is upstairs and is canvas-enclosed. You must use the downstairs bathroom because this room does not have an en-suite bathroom but does have pre-paid air conditioning. There are braai facilities and a splash pool at each chalet.
6. Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp, Limpopo
Last on our list of weekend getaways in Pretoria. With this 1-night stay, you can rest your head at Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp in Limpopo in the utmost comfort. At Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp, unwind while wildlife roams freely close to your opulent tent for a truly natural experience. You will fall asleep to the sounds of nocturnal creatures waking up for the night, lions roaring in the distance, and chirping birds calling to one another.
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