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Akasia, Pretoria
In the northern part of the Gauteng city of Pretoria is a complex of suburbs called Akasia. This has been built on holdings once dedicated to agriculture and is surrounded by vast tracks of land that remain semi-rural.
The Orchard was the first suburb in Akasia and dates back to 1904. Originally developed as a township, the Dutch Reformed Church was its centre, with the neighbourhood expanding steadily around it. During the 1960�s, Pretoria saw a growth spurt as a result of industrial growth, and Akasia gradually followed the trend as more people flooded into what is today known as Tshwane. When the Roslyn Industrial Complex was built in the following decade, Akasia surged, becoming a key area for the workers and their families.
Many of the rural agricultural holdings were turned into lovely residential spots and the neighbourhood was scattered with trees and verdant areas. After The Orchards, new neighbourhoods were developed. These included Amandasig, Chantelle, Flourana, and Theresapark. Today, there are tens of thousands of inhabitants living here, and the facilities and amenities to cater to these ones. Indeed, the entire area of Akasia has become less of a sleepy industrial town and more of a buzzing city.
The Wonder Park Shopping Centre is a hub of activity for the residents as well as for visitors who want to catch up on some well-deserved retail therapy. There are also two top-notch golf courses in Akasia. These are the Hillside Golf Course (Nina Park) and the Thonbrook Golf Estate (Theresapark). Those wanting to go out on the town at night can pay a visit to the News Caf� in Karen Park, or the Gaabo Motho Party Lodge in Amandasig.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Bed & Breakfast
Casa de Ross
Casa de Ross offers accommodation for a total of twenty five guests in Akasia, north of Pretoria. The guest house is set in the Magaliesberg Moun...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Casa Albergo Guest House
Casa Albergo Guest House offers five stylish rooms with en-suite bathrooms. All the rooms have satellite TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, fridge and ...
Guest House
Francor Guesthouse
Come and enjoy the warm hospitality of Francor Guesthouse in Akasia, situated in the north of Pretoria - near Rosslyn, Onderstepoort, Akasia hosp...
Guest House
Shai Shai Hills
Set in Akasia, Shai Shai Hills offers comfortable accommodation in Pretoria with beautiful views of the Magaliesburg Mountains. The Guest House o...
Hotel
Casta Diva
Casta Diva offers accommodation in a boutique hotel that has the rustic charm of an historic mansion and offers a world of luxury surrounded by n...
Things to do in the area
Monuments
Mariamman Temple
In the heart of Pretoria is the city�s oldest Hindu temple, Mariamman. This temple was built in 1905 and its colourful detail and rich history co...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
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 ...
Golf Courses
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...
Golf Courses
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...
Golf Courses
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 ...
Golf Courses
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...
Golf Courses
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...
Golf Courses
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 ...
Nature Reserves
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...
Landmarks
Pretoria Tours
Pretoria also serves as one of the country�s three capital cities, officially the executive or administrative capital. With plenty to see and do ...
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