Arcadia, nestled against the iconic Union Buildings and Meintjieskop, has transformed into a lively, cosmopolitan center. With roots dating back to Pretoria's inception in 1855, this central neighborhood seamlessly blends historic charm with modern vitality. From the bustling city center to the serene terraced gardens of the Union Buildings and Mahlamba Ndlopfu, Arcadia offers a diverse range of experiences. Its streets boast architectural wonders, from grand Victorian homes repurposed into businesses or guesthouses, to towering apartment complexes catering to various lifestyles. The...

Although Pretoria is a city where Afrikaans is the prominent language it hasn't stopped American influence in the naming of its many suburbs. Brooklyn and Menlo Park are two examples and so is the highly sought-after residential and commercial area known as Lynnwood. The region was developed in the 1960's and has seen a major expansion in various directions since its inception. The creation of Lynnwood was an initiative to establish a new suburb on the outskirts of the Pretoria of the time. The design brief was to create a "Garden City." In today's terminology, an estate expanding Pretoria...

Lynnwood Glen is a popular, sought after security estate offering 24/7 security and is bordered by Lynnwood and Lynnwood Park. A paradise for bird lovers and enthusiasts, it is situated a stone's throw from the Strubendam Bird Sanctuary. Conveniently close to schools, shopping centres and main roads and the N1 highway. When it was first established in 1967, it was the most eastern suburb of Pretoria, but the city has since considerably expanded eastwards and southwards. Together with Brooklyn and Menlo Park, it was most likely named after American counterparts. Today, these...

Menlo Park borders other upmarket areas known as Waterkloof, Brooklyn and Lynnwood.   Menlo Park was first established between the 1950s and 1970s. It was then the most eastern suburb of Pretoria, but the city has grown considerably and expanded eastwards since then. Today these suburbs are known as the old east and boast some of the city's most high-end residential properties. Together with Brooklyn and Lynnwood, it was most likely named after American counterparts. It is the opinion that this reflects the suburb's less 'oppressive' image, when compared to that of leafy Waterkloof...

Sunnyside stands as one of Pretoria's oldest suburbs, nestled east of the Apies River. A venerable community, it enjoys proximity to esteemed neighborhoods like Baileys Muckleneuk, Muckleneuk, and Nieuw Muckleneuk, renowned for their opulent residences. The streets of Sunnyside are adorned with shops and markets, hosting a plethora of prominent businesses. Its adjacency to Pretoria Central and the Gautrain station, along with the A Re Yeng bus route, facilitates seamless travel. Characterized by a myriad of apartments in historic buildings, Sunnyside presents an ideal locale for first-time...