Backpacker Accommodation Near Wonderboom Nature Reserve
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks
Correctional Services Museum, Church Square, Union Buildings, Freedom Park, Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Voortrekker Monument
Wonderboom Nature Reserve Reviews
More info about Wonderboom Nature Reserve
The 450ha Wonderboom Nature Reserve is situated on Magaliesberg ridge north of Pretoria and is best known for the single magnificent Wonderboom tree within the reserve, a 1000-year old evergreen wild fig with a vast canopy that stretches roughly 50m across and over 20m in height. The tree has 13 trunks and would be a lot bigger had it not been for a fire that damaged sections of the tree, a parasite infection and at an earlier time when fortune hunters believed the missing Kruger Millions had been buried under its shade. Several trunks were damaged during the frantic digging.
Apart from the tree, there is a blockhouse, a fort and several old buildings erected during the South African War and now lying in ruin. The buildings can be reached along a short, scenic hiking trail established through the reserve that ends at the top of a koppie. A second hiking trail takes visitors to a... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.