Fountains Valley, Pretoria

#54 among attractions in Pretoria

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The Fountains Valley is a recreational resort at the southern entrance to Pretoria in South Africa. It was proclaimed as a nature reserve by President Paul Kruger on 1 February 1895. Consequently, this 60 ha reserve, along with the contiguous Groenkloof Nature Reserve, constitute the oldest nature reserves on the African continent. ()

Local name: FonteinedalElevation: 4531 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 25°46'52"S, 28°11'38"E

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Fountains RoadPretoria 0181 South Africa

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Fountains Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria Forts, Freedom Park, University of South Africa.

1.2 miW
Monument to Afrikaans settlers
Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
30 min walk • The Voortrekker Monument, a towering presence in the city of Pretoria, South Africa, is a museum that stands as a symbol of Afrikaner heritage and a tribute to the pioneers, known as Voortrekkers, who embarked on the Great Trek during the 1830s.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Military museum
Pretoria Forts, Pretoria
17 min walk • In the heart of South Africa's administrative capital, Pretoria, lies a historical site steeped in military heritage – the Pretoria Forts. Commissioned by President Paul Kruger at the end of the 19th century, these forts were originally built to protect the city from...
1 miN
Museum, Park, Monuments and statues
Freedom Park, Pretoria
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pretoria, South Africa, Freedom Park stands as a beacon of hope and a monument to the country's tumultuous journey towards democracy. This comprehensive museum and heritage site is dedicated to chronicling and honoring the struggles...
1 miN
Universities and schools
University of South Africa, Pretoria
27 min walk • The University of South Africa, known colloquially as Unisa, is the largest university system in South Africa by enrollment. It attracts a third of all higher education students in South Africa.
1.1 miSE
Area
Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Pretoria
27 min walk • The Groenkloof Nature Reserve, located adjacent to the Fountains Valley at the southern entrance to Pretoria, was the first game sanctuary in Africa. The reserve of 600 ha is managed by the Department of Nature Conservation. The National Heritage Monument is located within the reserve.
1.3 miNE
Tower
Lukasrand Tower, Pretoria
33 min walk • The Lukasrand Tower is located on Muckleneuk Hill in the Lukasrand suburb of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The tower was built in 1978 and tts primary purpose is wireless telecommunications. It also features an observation deck. The tower is dressed with branding signs for Telkom SA.