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Donkerhoek, Pretoria
Lying even further east of Pretoria than Silver Lakes, Donkerhoek is situated right out in the 'country', a burgeoning neighbourhood that started with a series of smallholdings and country estates and is fast becoming something of a suburb, with beautiful views and any number of hiking opportunities.
Properties here are introduced by estate agents as a chance to 'escape the trap of city living', and the chance to live in spacious homes on huge properties, not as easily found in the centre of Pretoria. And there are a myriad wedding venues out here to bolster its claim as a place of particular scenic value.
Of course, for the slight inconvenience of nipping into town on the nearby N4 or taking the scenic R104 alternative from Donkerhoek, one benefits in a myriad other ways from living on the outskirts of a city - one is close enough not to miss city living, but far enough away to enjoy stillness and open skies.
Donkerhoek, or 'dark corner' as it directly translates into English, is where the battle of Diamond Hill took place during the Anglo Boer War of 1900. It used to be out in the sticks and people only passed this way en route out of town or to visit the Sammy Marks Museum, which is only 5 kilometres up the road from the suburb.
But it isn't in 'the sticks' any longer, as the shopping centres of Pretoria East are but 15 minutes' away. What you do get, when staying out here, are gorgeous views, lovely mountain hikes, the chance to catch up on your Anglo Boer War history by visiting the local battlefields and war memorial, and the opportunity to visit Cullinan where the huge diamond that now sits in the crown of British royalty was found.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House / Self Catering
At The Rocks Country Estate
At The Rocks Country Estate is situated on top of a koppie in the Eastern Magaliesberg mountain range providing the most stunning view of the dis...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Ambers & Grace Guest Farm
Ambers & Grace Guest Farm offers accommodation in a cosy, farm styled Guest House only 20km East of Pretoria, nestled at the foothills of the mos...
Self Catering
Donkerhoek Country Living
Located in Donkerhoek, Donkerhoek Country Living offers accommodation for up to 12 guests. The house is fully solar powered and has a rainwater h...
Guest House / Self Catering
Soetwaters Guest House
Situated in Donkerhoek, Soetwaters Guest House is perfectly located for one to enjoy the peace and quiet of country living. There are a number of...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
Irene Country Club
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Golf Courses
Waterkloof Golf Club
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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
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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
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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
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