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Silver Lakes, Pretoria
Lying to the east of Tshwane / Pretoria's centre, Silver Lakes is a residential and golfing estate aimed at upmarket client�le for whom a golf course on a series of lakes is the ultimate investment.
The main draw card here is the championship golf course designed by Peter Matkovich, who loves water design features, such as the ones incorporated in Silver Lakes, such that his courses have become characterised by them. Water plays a role on 10 out of the 18 holes and proves challenging to some.
The views from here across Pretoria are beautiful and marred by very little, now that bushveld, the natural vegetation of the region, has been restored and wildlife has been encouraged to return. Bird life is particularly pretty and even rare bird species like the African spoonbills, purple gallinules and the fish eagle share this space with people. In the grasslands grass owls, larks and whydahs widows make Silver Lakes their home.
Evenings are filled with the sounds of frogs and a rich variety of insects winding down as the sun sets, and the mongoose and Cape clawless otter are frequently spotted amongst the grasslands. Through these wind a series of paved pathways that offer safe space in which to walk, jog or even cycle.
So it is not a surprise to learn that this way of life is much sought after and, set as it is on the edge of Pretoria nearest neighbour to another estate known as Willow Acres and not far from the N4 with beautiful views across the Bronberge, Silver Lakes is a lovely place to stay. More importantly it is only 20 kilometres away from the city centre and reaching Johannesburg is an easy commute.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Foundry Guest Lodge
Nestled within 4 hectares of lush, indigenous trees, The Foundry Lodge offers a serene retreat for those seeking exceptional accommodation in Pre...
Guest House
Askara Haus
Askara Haus in the Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate, an idyllic and peaceful estate. The Peter Matkovich signature designed golf course offe...
Guest House
Wings & Water Guest House
Wings and Water Guest House is located in Silver Lakes, Pretoria. The guest house offers accommodation for sixteen guests in lavish surroundings....
Guest House
Casa Flora Guest House
Casa Flora is a rated luxurious guesthouse situated in the prestigious and upmarket Silver Lakes access controlled residential and golfing estate...
Guest House / Self Catering
Silver Palms Guesthouse
Silver Palms Guest House is situated in the beautiful Silver Lakes Golf and Country Estate in the east of Pretoria. With our unique luxury rooms ...
Guest House / Self Catering
Sherewood Lodge
Sherewood Lodge in Pretoria East is a four star accommodation located near Silver Lakes and surrounded by beautiful indigenous bushveld. The 10 b...
Hotel / Guest House
The Lakes Boutique Lodge
The Lakes Boutique Lodge is located on the Silvers Lakes Golf course, East of Pretoria and offers top-class accommodation to discerning guests, c...
Guest House
The Links Corporate Guest House
The Links Corporate Guest House is situated in the heart of the Silver Lakes Golf Estate and offers magnificent views over the surrounding golf e...
Things to do in the area
Caf�s & Eateries
Isabella�s Cake & Food Shop
Isabella�s Cake & Food Shop is nestled within the pretty area of Groenkloof, where it was established in 2008. This hidden little gem is about cr...
Caf�s & Eateries
High Tea at Rosemary Hill Farm
If you are like me and just love a cup of tea and a slice of something sugary sweet then try afternoon tea at Rosemary Hill. For a very manageab...
Caf�s & Eateries
Afro-Boer
The term Afro-Boer embraces so much of what this Rainbow Nation is about. It is about merging so many aspects of the traditional cultures with ol...
Farm Stalls & Markets
Cowhouse Market
Pretoria accommodation providers can recommend some of the top things to see and do in this pretty city, and the Cowhouse Market often features h...
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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