Pretoria
Nestling in the historic village of Irene, the African Pride Irene Country Lodge, Autograph Collection, is centrally located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and a mere twenty-five minute drive from Johannesburg International Airport.
The Meadow Green Restaurant boasts exquisite culinary creations carefully prepared by some of the country's finest chefs with buffet lunches available on Sundays, or the Lakeside Country Kitchen serves an a la carte light meal and snack menu available from 9 am daily with buffet lunches available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Sundowners at the gazebo, bathed in gentle sunlight, lend a tranquil touch to the already magical surroundings.
Restore body and mind by exploring the Hennops River hiking trail or the variety of wildlife in the Zwartkops Nature Reserve. The Irene area offers excellent golfing opportunities, with two adjacent 18 hole golf courses, and is in close proximity to the Centurion Cricket Stadium where international cricket matches are regularly hosted.
Other activities in the area include tennis, squash and a gymnasium. Shopping centres in the area include Southdowns, Irene Village Mall and Centurion Mall.
All 74 en-suite rooms have been gracefully designed in variations of English Country Manor style.
All room face onto the lake, and are equipped with modern day creature comforts such as 24 hour room service, wireless internet access, direct telephone dialling, DSTV satellite television, mini bars, 16 hour restaurant services plus an unmatched environment, where one finds oneself surrounded by many species of birds.
