Faerie Glen
With a name like this, you would expect the Pretoria suburb of Faerie Glen to be a place of immense tranquillity and beauty; in truth, this description doesn’t do the enclave enough justice! While it isn’t in close proximity to the capital city’s CBD, it does remove visitors from the congestion and noise pollution of city life providing its guests with a home away from home ensconced in stunning natural beauty and an idyllic ambience.
Faerie Glen is approximately 30km from the city centre of Pretoria, but it has easy access to many top rated attractions found in this part of the world. These include the Menlyn Shopping Complex, which is just 10km away. The Menlyn Mall is one of the city’s best and favourite shopping havens as it offers a plethora of shops and boutiques catering for every taste and preference. Furthermore, the Menlyn Mall has an impressive assortment of entertainment facilities designed to keep young and old busy and happy throughout their sojourn. Another top destination in close proximity to Faerie Glen is the stunning Silver Lakes Golf Course, which is a golfing paradise for all avid lovers of the world’s favourite game. For the nature lover in you, the Rietvlei Game and Nature Reserve is within reasonable distance and definitely worth a visit to witness the majesty of South Africa’s wildlife kingdom.
As the Soccer World Cup looms large in the coming year, many soccer fans are looking for the perfect accommodation to suit their needs. For those that want to be close enough to all the tournament action, but also be able to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, then Faerie Glen is the destination for you; one of the World Cup venues Loftus Versfeld is just 11km away.
