Villas Accommodation Near Wonderboom Nature Reserve
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
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 Villas
Luxurious and large, Villas are ideal for those wanting to self-cater with all the comforts and amenities of high-end accommodation. These usually include several bedrooms, with at least the master ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are fully equipped with top-of-the-range facilities; making it easy to whip-up quick holiday meals or go full gourmet should you choose to. The lounge will have a full entertainment system, including Dstv, and wifi can be expected. Due to the general size of the Villas, they are best suited to families, with older children, or small to medium groups of friends.