Clydesdale
Gauteng has become a destination of choice in recent years for travellers enjoying their South African safari. Boasting world-class facilities including the magnificent OR Tambo International Airport, Gauteng is also home to the ‘City of Gold’ – better known as Johannesburg – and the country’s capital of Pretoria. Pretoria is less congested than vibrant Jo’burg with travellers able to enjoy picturesque jacaranda-lined streets and a rich history of cultural diversity that has made the Republic an intriguing and fascinating country.
The leafy upmarket suburb of Clydesdale is situated almost midway between Brooklyn and Sunnyside, making it the ideal vantage point from which to explore the city of Pretoria from. Tranquil and private, Clydesdale not only boasts an enviable location, but has many amazing tourist attractions to frequent throughout your stay. Among the more popular choices are the Groenkloof Nature Reserve with its vast inter-linked hiking trails; the National Cultural History Museum, which displays South Africa’s multiculturalism prominently; and Melrose House, where the Peace Treaty of Vereeniging was signed bringing an end to the Anglo-Boer War – tea in the Victorian mansion is a must during any visit..
Other special attractions include the University of South Africa’s headquarters as well as Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary and Wonderboom Nature Reserve. Clydesdale is in close proximity to the imposing and famous rugby stadium of Loftus Versfeld, which is home to the mighty Blue Bulls, while a stay in the nation’s capital would not be complete without a trip to the inspiring Union Buildings, which houses Parliament.
