Silver Lakes and Pretoria East
From championship golf and estate walks to Pretoria markets, museums, dining, and family days out.
Plan your time
Golf, walking trails, clubhouse facilities, nature reserves, markets, museums, shopping, dining, and family entertainment are all within reach of Wings & Water.
Opening hours, access, travel times, and wildlife sightings can change, so please confirm current details directly with each venue before setting out.
Golf, the Bakehouse and clubhouse, and the estate game reserve are all within easy reach of Wings & Water.
Silver Lakes has one of the best golf courses in South Africa and regularly hosts major tournaments. Wings & Water Guest Villas is situated right next to the 4th tee.
Play a round on the championship 18-hole Peter Matkovich-designed golf course, or practise at the driving range and putting greens.
The Bakehouse in Silver Lakes is a restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or coffee and cake with friends. It is a brisk 1 km walk along the golf course from Wings & Water Guest Villas to the clubhouse.
At the Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club, enjoy tennis courts, squash courts, a children's play park, a swimming pool with a super tube, and meals with views over the lakes.
Explore the estate's private mini game reserve, home to small antelopes and extensive birdlife along dedicated walking trails. The entrance is straight across the road from the gates of Wings & Water Guest Villas.
A 4 km hike offers a closer experience of the African bush, with the possibility of seeing Springbok, Impala, Waterbuck, Sable, Kudu, Hartebeest, and many African bird species.
Great spots just 10–15 minutes away for nature walks, trail running, dog walking, and scenic views over Pretoria East.
A short drive away, featuring 76 hectares of indigenous flora, paved walking paths, and picnic lawn areas.
A fun tree-top obstacle and zipline course ideal for both kids and adventurous adults.
Located slightly further south, offering game drives where you can spot rhinos, hippos, cheetahs, and zebras around the dam.
An iconic visit to the Pretoria Boeremark with more than 300 farm stalls every Saturday morning from 06:00 to 10:00. Look out for fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, homemade cheese, pickled delicacies, baked goods, Melkkos, and Koeksisters.
Just 4 km away, this preserved Victorian mansion offers a step back into the late 19th-century life of industrialist Sammy Marks, complete with lush gardens for afternoon tea.
Enjoy a refreshing Parkrun at Hazeldean Farm every Saturday morning at 08:00, have a beer with friends at the Hazeldean Brewery, or indulge in a hearty meal at PLTFRM Restaurant.
Head slightly deeper into Pretoria to explore South Africa's history and catch sweeping views of the capital city.
Less than 5 km away, featuring an indoor ice-skating rink, movie theaters, bowling, and extensive shopping.
Enjoy relaxed dining at local spots like Papachinos, Afro-Boer, or local weekend craft markets.
A 15-minute drive brings you to a trendy hub filled with rooftop cocktail lounges like Summit Grill & Sky Bar, upscale dining, and the Time Square Sun Arena for live shows.
